Quote (dragoneth @ May 5 2015 05:02pm)

u make crazy $$ out west but the cost of living is insane
why does it cost so much to live?

Quote (PatrioticDeath @ 5 May 2015 15:04)

Because everyone who is selling their houses know damn well how much money people are making out there and most of them aren't from out west. Best thing to do is get a camp job, Same pay but they pay your flights to and from and board you for free.

Quote (Meatstick @ May 5 2015 03:08pm)

Yeah I know a couple of guys working out there 3 weeks at a time and live in Ottawa for 1 week per month

Quote (GSG @ May 5 2015 01:56pm)

I agree the NDP has a lot of buzz around it. The big thing to me, is they are messing with Alberta's biggest industry. Regardless of what anyone says, increasing corporate taxes effects jobs. Companies are quick to cut jobs to ensure they are still profitable. This was the exact reason Albertans hate the liberals on a national level.

Now, I'm not saying the PCs are any better because they've shown a serious lack of money management abilities in the past few years. I just don't know if bringing in a party that has gone on the record of stating they are intending to raising taxes is the right way to handle this. I think Alberta needs to take a serious look at how they budget their money first, and then look at raising oil royalties or increasing corporate taxes from there. I really feel like there has been a serious mismanagement of funds on the provincial level since Klein left office.

Quote (dragoneth @ May 5 2015 02:02pm)

u make crazy $$ out west but the cost of living is insane
why does it cost so much to live?

Quote (Subzer0isGG @ May 5 2015 01:10pm)

Ohh please don't tell me your falling for that fearmongering pc strategy saying they'll be less jobs. The 2% increase ndp talks about is being rolled into. Not just an immediate hike. And the big oil corps won't be effected nearly as much as anyone is saying. It's just like saying instead of making 100$ they'll be making 98$. They arnt losing money.

Quote (Subzer0isGG @ May 5 2015 01:11pm)

I have a fly in fly out job right now. It's such a beauty gig. 14 on 7 off.
You literally spend 0$ while up here working. They do your laundry make your bed daily. Provide great warm meals. There are many activities to do. Great atmosphere.

Quote (Subzer0isGG @ May 5 2015 01:14pm)

It's not too insane actually.
Stupid people just decide to rent.
And to be honest. I don't think I make enough money.
And big reason it costs allot to love is because we're one of the fastest growing provinces?
Influx of people means increase in costs across the board.

Quote (GSG @ May 5 2015 02:15pm)

Oh, I'm certainly not drinking the PC punch either. All I'm saying is I dont quite agree with the massive hype around the NDP. I think that government in a province like this should seriously look at spending and budgeting first and foremost. I dont disagree with the NDPs stance on increasing taxes on corporations and creating a new "higher" tax bracket at all. I think those are good ideas for sure.



PM me what you do for work (or post it here but I want more specific details), I'm curious. Right now I've got a great job in the O&G industry but always interested in what others do.



I agree with this. I dont like to give out too much in terms of personal info of forums, but I own a house at age 24. I have two room mates and they pay my mortgage. But regardless I dont make obscene money but I'm still able to afford a nice house.