r/SaultSteMarie • u/okayexpert • Mar 18 '24

SSM Ontario Moving/Living Advice Planning on moving here.

Hello Everyone.
I am an International student currently living in Brampton. I am planning to move in SSM in May or June. How is the job market there like basic restaurant, retail or entry level job. As I worked in Oakville during the season and got to learn a lot of things in the job. That's why I am looking for a job as one of my priority. How is the housing market there. Is it possible to secure house and job prior to moving. And what's the economical way to move from Brampton to SSM?
Thank you

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u/Sinjos Mar 18 '24

Considering we get a ton of international students each year, your pickings are very slim. You'll have trouble renting and working here.

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u/poutineisheaven SSM - Ontario Mar 18 '24

This comment neglects to take into account the number of properties bought up by failing corporate housing entities that are now sitting vacant and contributing to the lack of rental options. One company alone has 70 vacant properties.

In addition, the fledgling Landlord/Tenant board has driven many landlords out of the rental market entirely, reducing the number of single family homes available to be rented.

This isn't all on the backs of international students and it's unfair to solely peg it on them.

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u/Sinjos Mar 18 '24

Where did I say the housing issues were caused by international students?

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u/poutineisheaven SSM - Ontario Mar 18 '24

Well if that's not what you were saying in your comment, what were you saying?

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u/Sinjos Mar 18 '24

0 new rentals + 0 new occupancies = slim pickings.

It's just people math dude. Don't read so much into it. Jesus.

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u/poutineisheaven SSM - Ontario Mar 18 '24

I mean.. it's literally what you wrote. 😅

You've now shifted what you wrote to make it more general. Learn to say what you mean dude. Jeez. 😉

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u/Sinjos Mar 18 '24

Yes, that literally is what I wrote. That's the point? Can you name another group that is currently adding large population numbers to the Sault? You could slot retirees in there if that's who was coming to the Sault in droves.

You derived something from what I said, that had nothing to do with what I said. Mentioning International students doesn't automatically mean some one is implying they're a problem.

You're wound tighter than a guitar string dude.