I’m not too keen on using this blog as an advertisement. It’s one of the reasons you don’t see any affiliate banners, badges or sponsored posts. I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with that – it’s just not for me.

Today, I need to change this. But don’t worry – it’s just a one-off, so hope you don’t mind too much.

A little back story. I’m in Canada, having arrived here Christmas 2006. I applied for my residency and it’s been a nightmare from start to finish. Delays between the UK and the Canadian government departments talking to each other meant expired paperwork and medical reports that I then had to go through again.

This week, I learned that my residency application had been denied, because they hadn’t received my updated medical report. Despite me paying $200 last year for the privilege of a government recommended doctor to examine me. You can imagine I’m a little galled, and both the government and doctor will be hearing from me quite sharply.

Jump forward a little. I’ve put the appeal letter in and advised that the medical was carried out, confirmed, and sent off. So, get your asses in gear, official paper shufflers.

This is where my advertising comes in.

Because I am now still classed as a visitor, I can’t work in an employed capability (even though I have a temporary Canadian tax number). And despite the fact I have had companies interested in employing me. So, it’s back to contractor status.

So here’s the deal. I am currently available if you have any projects you wish me to look at with you. I’m currently working on a long-term project but have room for a few more.

If you know me from online, you might have an idea of what I can do. If not, you can find details here. If you’re looking to build your awareness, let’s talk. If you don’t need any projects at the minute but know someone that does, feel free to send my way. Here’s my bio, if that helps.

Like I said at the beginning, I don’t like advertising on this blog, so I hope you’ll allow me this one particular ad.

Thanks for listening, guys, appreciate it.

photo credit: Curtis Gregory Perry