... events in life for which I could not let go. At my last job, I was making 95k per year (90k regular salary plus a 5k to 10k bonus). while I was unemployed, I was doing some stock tradings, and made 55k in 2022, so it was only 55% of my last full-time salary. during my "free time", ...
So I'm looking for work but not having much luck lately. I own a 2019 Camry Hybrid. My insurance is a little pricey but no monthly lease or finance payments since I bought the vehicle for cash. The vehicle is not being used and I'm paying around 300 a month on just insurance without a job. Does it m...
My uncle is looking for some low income housing options in Toronto and GTA. In Toronto the wait times are a good 7-12 years upon applying. Are there any good organizations, places to apply too that most people do not reach out too? Any small towns he should consider applying too to improve his chanc...
Dec 27th, 2021 12:11 am
I was advised to repost this here so here goes. So I graduated from UofT with a science degree. I have CS and math minors, but my major is not related (and not something I want to pursue further) My work history is all customer service and I have no desire of working directly with the general public...
Aug 13th, 2021 1:36 pm
Hi, I am a single 42-y-o man unemployed, renting a $1000 room in downtown Toronto. Since my landlord wants to get his place back and I am tired of living with roommates, I was thinking it might be a good time to buy a condo due to opportunities ...
Jun 10th, 2020 9:46 pm
... to speed up COVID-19 aid, Morneau says An analysis published Thursday by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives estimated one-third of unemployed Canadians, about 862,000, won't get help from EI or the CERB . A further 390,000 will get some help, but below the $500 per week under the ...
Apr 2nd, 2020 4:56 pm
Due to the current pandemic COVID-19, they are providing free meals (One vegetable and naan or rice) for the people who are in need or those who have lost their jobs . . . https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/p960x960/90807873_3680059728702362_2270890814466949120_o.png?_nc_cat=100&_nc_s...
Mar 25th, 2020 8:40 am
if you got laid off, what was your job, what happened? can you pay rent? how long will you be out? are you looking for a new job?
Mar 20th, 2020 9:11 pm
Hello. I just want to ask if you are still eligible for osap if you dont have taxes to file because of no employment/job, . I have a 15 month old son and common law with my partner. Common-law works full time . I am going back to college this September 2020 and got my offer already, im just wonderin...
Feb 20th, 2020 1:46 pm
Hi, I'm looking for opinions on what my options are, and what I should do. I'm 49 years old and have been out of work for a couple of years, after having worked as a programmer. Frankly, I've not been looking as hard as I should have been, because I feel burnt out in regards to programming and IT in...
Hello GuysCivil Engineer here and graduated from UOT. Tried looking/applying for jobs, however, no luck. Any advice ?
Jul 25th, 2018 10:14 am
Hi, I am an Electrical engineer graduate from University of Windsor (2013). For 2 years I worked in Calgary airport for Arinc Inc. as part of the radio support team for Westjet and Aircanada for the entire North America. My work also involved remotely on in person performing upgrades at the Westjet ...
Nov 10th, 2017 1:47 pm
Hello, I graduated with a bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from Ryerson University back in June 2016. I majored in power systems. Ever since graduation I am having trouble finding an engineering job related to my field (OPG, Bruce power, Hydro One etc). I do not any have relevant work expe...
Mar 21st, 2017 7:48 pm
i was just fired from my job recently, i have high school education and did entry level jobs my whole life is it worth going back to school for a higher education? i only have 400k saved up not enough to retire onvery hard to find an entry level job when you're competing with younger candidates.
Forum, As you noticed by the title I'm in a rut. Over the past year or two my spending habits have gotten out of control, only to have acknowledged it now. I lost my job last month due to 'short staffing' which left me to live off the little savings I have left over. The debt is all on one credit ca...
Sep 9th, 2016 5:39 pm
I am a "recent," or not so recent, graduate from university with a biology degree. I graduated with high marks and did two summers of work with the Federal government (administrative/clerical work). For the last 7-8 months I've been looking for work and have been very very unsuccessful. Mo...
Jan 19th, 2016 5:05 pm
... grateful of my efforts. Currently this person is my primary reference for anything work related. Situation: Aside from my side project, I've been unemployed since May and have sent about 200 applications, with 13 interviews, but no offers. I've also attended 5 networking events and had 3 coffee ...
Is being marginally attached to the workforce, underemployed, unemployed, overworked and feeling useless affecting your mental health? I have depression/bipolar/possible schizoaffective disorder and this being marginally employed out of no fault of my own ...
May 10th, 2014 10:25 pm
http://www.thestar.com/business/2013/04/05/canadas_economy_unexpectedly_loses_55000_jobs_in_march.html Six out of 10 Canadian provinces saw job losses, with Quebec and Ontario posting the biggest declines of 17,000 jobs each.
I am a 3rd yr business student and with graduation coming in 2 yrs i am wondering how can I get a summer internship that would eventually lead to a full time job after graduation. I have a 80+ avg and from a mid tier university, my parents are from the GTA but I go to school about 1 hr away so that ...