u/Grouchygamer77

Hello, sorry if this is a little random or all over the place… But I’ve been contemplating a big move to a new town, and I’ve heard from a few different people how nice Nelson is.

I live on the north part of Vancouver Island, it’s great but I’m honestly priced out of ever owning even an apartment here and it can feel kinda hopeless making $50+/hr and barely saving any money each month.

I’m tempted to take a week off work soon and drive out to visit. I had a couple big questions I was hoping to get some insight into…

1. I’m a drywaller (boarder only) by trade, 15+ years experience, how are things in the area work-wise? More than capable of drywalling full apartments or small houses by myself with my board-lift.

2. How’s the rental situation looking? For example, right now I rent a small 1 bedroom apartment and pay $1550+hydro, and that is generally considered fair or good value for the town I live in. I’d prefer a suite in a house so that my cat could have some access outdoors (95% indoor but likes to touch grass and sit in the Sun sometimes).

Pretty much just exploring some options for myself and my cat, no family or anything other than my cat to tie me to any one place, but finding work is a pretty important aspect in moving to a new town where you know no one.

Thanks for any responses!

Hello, I’m trying to find out who some of the larger drywall contractors are who take on the work in the Parksville/Qualicum area.

I’m from Comox and works been a little slow this year, but I’ve heard your area is relatively booming lately. I don’t mind the commute, but I’m not sure where to even start with getting in contact with guys from another city.

Are there any decent sized townhouse complexes being built? I drove through recently and notice a ton of new apartment buildings since I had been in the area last.

Sorry, feel like the post is kinda all over the place… TL;DR - Experienced drywall boarder looking to take on some more work.

Thanks!

I was wondering if there are any businesses in town that do ear wax removal. Sort of tried to google it and didn’t find anything, so was curious if anyone might know.

Thanks