BeDevil79 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 So after finally getting our 2013 SEL appearance package on November 22nd, after 4 years in Montreal and wanting an Edge, we might have to give it back 3 weeks ago I was laid-off (video game designer) and haven't found a new job yet. Long story short if I don't get a job in Montreal, Canada or the US (long shot) we might have to pack up and move home to the UK, in which case I'll have to get someone to take over my lease pretty quick... Fingers crossed and hoping not, but my wife is pregnant and we have a 3 yr old boy so the car is the last of our worries, frustrating though as amongst other things they don't sell Edges in the UK Oh and I still have the winter 17's on, not even run it with the black 20's yet! (Friday is the legal day they can be changed back) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 EA is perpetually hiring, but they're near Orlando, Florida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Best of luck with your job situation, and don't forget to take a deep breath every now and then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellbine Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Sorry to hear about the job. My brother is in the same career field and he is also in your situation. He used to work for Petroglyph for about 7 years. Hope everything works out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeDevil79 Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Thanks for the replies guys, just accepted a new job offer in Montreal so we can stay and keep the Edge! It was EA I was at previously, but they only had 1 opening in Florida. First steps with Edge will be getting the summer rims back on with some locking nuts, then black vinyl the top grille chrome and get some roof rack crossbars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellbine Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 A very congratulations! Are you allowed to say what games you are working on? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Congrats, and best of luck moving forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeDevil79 Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 A very congratulations! Are you allowed to say what games you are working on? I just finished working on Army of TWO The Devil's Cartel, but at my new place Gameloft I can't say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Aren't you glad you kept the snow tires on (4 days past the legal day to remove them)?? I'm in Montreal now (at the Marriott Chateau Champlain) and admiring the 6 - 8" downfall since 4am this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Aren't you glad you kept the snow tires on (4 days past the legal day to remove them)?? I'm in Montreal now (at the Marriott Chateau Champlain) and admiring the 6 - 8" downfall since 4am this morning. Got pix to share? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Of course. Here's a photo from last night (20 hours into the storm). Hopefully no one is smart enough to triangulate my room from the photo. Would just be weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranair911 Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 There is a requirement in Quebec to remove winter tires by a certain date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 No, there's a date (march 15th, I think) that they are required to have them on through. After match 15th they are no longer mandatory. Yeah, I worded that poorly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Beautiful, even in a storm, Montreal ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranair911 Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) Thanks. That make sense. I wish we had a law like that in Ontario. Too many bad drivers with bald tires here. Edited March 22, 2013 by ranair911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will S. Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Congratulations on the new job, on keeping the Edge, and on your soon to be addition to your family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeDevil79 Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Congratulations on the new job, on keeping the Edge, and on your soon to be addition to your family! Thanks very much Will and others above - it's a relief! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdgenlxi Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Another congrats on the new job!! I've been there myself, it's not fun... glad to hear it all worked out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadKingGibson Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Too bad man. Keep looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeDevil79 Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 So keeping the Edge is proving tricky, the payments take too much money away from the family, so after 15 months I'm having to seriously look at a lease swap on mine and then I'll do a new lease (temp resident so it's just safer that way) for a '14 Escape or Fusion for lower payments. I would go for a Cherokee Trailhawk but Jeep don't lease in Quebec anymore, so Ford is my best option as my local dealer actively uses leasebusters. Anyone with experience of the New Escape or Fusion have any input? I love the look of the Fusion but with 2 children it's probably not ideal. I'll post about our Edge in the classified section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 I've only read about folks with the 2.0EB Escape, and they have been very pleased thus far. Hope you get things moved around as desired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeDevil79 Posted January 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Test drove Escape 1.6 Ecoboost today and it's a dog IMO, slow, loud and rough... Maybe the fact it was under 100km didn't help, plus the Escape felt like a shell compared to the Edge... 1.5 Fusion was much better, still not enough power but if possible it was more refined, plus the car felt more upscale Decisions... Would love to just keep the Edge though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeDevil79 Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 A little update: so I'm not getting a Fusion and I will be giving up the Edge instead I'm moving back to the UK because I got a job offer I can't refuse (working on The Division for those who know what it is) and our children need to grow up knowing their family! At first we'll be in an old car for a while but maybe once things settle down I'll look at the 2015 Mondeo or Edge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Sounds like the bigger picture is all good for you, and am really happy to hear that. Hopefully you will find yourself in an EDGE soon after settling back in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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