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Hey everyone! My name is Erika 24 (f) and i’ve been fighting the good fight when it comes to this finding a job thing. I got let go from my admin assistant job and ever since it feels like it’s impossible to become employed again. I’m not even picky when it comes to work, so long as the pay is decent. Indeed feels like it’s just a pointless app now. The only people that seem to give me interviews are the devil corp sales companies with no base pay. That’s not going to work for me. I’ve gone to websites, and i’ve called in. apparently nobody’s hiring or I need to visit the website.. I’m getting depressed. I’m going to trade school in the new year but until then I need some sort of income.

I have loads of experience in account management and customer service roles. I’ve also dabbled in sales, hospitality, and even nannying. Does anyone know of any opportunities?

I left my 100k job this year because the environment was way too toxic and it was eating at my soul. I was miserable every single second of everyday. I've been applying to jobs (both in my field plus other fields plus entry levels) anything I can find for 3-4 months, 400+ applications, about 13 interviews and 3 offers.

I just accepted one offer that pays less than my old job but it's the best option out of the other offers.

At this point, it's just about finding the "least miserable" option and tryna survive. Because let's be real, even 80-100k jobs in Toronto don't mean much after taxes. I've seen so many jobs that pay 50k a year and ask for 5-7 years experience plus a Master's degree. It's crazy out there but that's the world we live in.

Just wanted to share my story and for those still looking - don't give up!! It is just a numbers game at this point. I've been rejected from entry level jobs on Indeed that I'm definitely qualified for.

Good luck y'all!

I hope this email finds you well.

I am writing to follow up once more regarding the internship position I interviewed for on Thursday, July 30th.

During our initial interview, I was informed that I would hear back by the following Tuesday. After following up via  phone, I was told I would receive an update by the end of last week once the HR manager returned from vacation. As I have not received any further communication, I am assuming that the team has decided to move forward with other candidates.

While I understand that hiring timelines can shift and unexpected delays occur, I wanted to respectfully express my disappointment with the lack of communication throughout this process. I made significant adjustments to my schedule—including taking time out while traveling across a six-hour time difference and missing a course commitment—to prioritize this interview.

Given the time and effort candidates invest in the application process, receiving clear updates or a definitive status response, even if negative, is an important courtesy.

I wish you and the team the best with the program.

Interview for a part-time retail job tomorrow and they want 2-3 professional references to be brought to the interview 😆

So 28 and been unemployed for over a year and been job searching/applying and landed an 3 weeks ago but radio silence so going to assume i did not get it

So I was doing part time work for my father as well but one thing he was really pushing for was me for start a company

He was saying since I have PR now in Canada I can apply for grants and when I told him my laptop was buggy, he said "When you register your company you can file it down as an asset to get a new one"

and he was saying I can hire my sister next year or "your company can cover/arrange the logistics for an event" he was working

The thing is, I don't want to as I have no idea what to sell and have no experience. I feel my dad thinks starting a company is easy as applying for grants requires a business plan and takes time and he acts as if I'm going to do it.

Also I feel he thinks its gonna be some big company such as me hiring my sister in less than a year when she could get experience from a reputable place

He points out my friend has a business but his is very small and he's not hiring and he has a full time job elsewhere and its not giant nor is he making tons of cash

and when I tell him no he says he feels i don't have a sense of urgency...but starting a company is not easier than job searching

How can I explain to him its not easy/easier exactly?

I have switched two careers so far, and this is my third time trying. I have only ever had so-called "white collar" jobs! This third time is honestly spurred by mostly exhaustion and mental health issues from trying to get a new job, and it's been over a year now. I have developed anxiety and depression, and I just started getting medicated, so maybe that will help. However, I am also now in my mid-thirties, and I can definitely feel my previous career being very stressful even though I do love it.

So anyway, I am looking into further education, and I am doing some certificates, but meanwhile I still need a job! Any job. The trouble is, living wage roles seem very, very few and far between. Most of the jobs I see pay like $17.60-18.50 (these are factory or warehouse jobs frequently).

I am looking at these as again, I have developed quite a bit of social anxiety over the last year, and I can't seem to find work related to my previous career.

My problem with the pay is not so much the concept or pride or even lifestlye per se, it's more so that the basics of life cannot be afforded on these salaries working 40 hours per week. I was paid 3-4 times these numbers annually for computer work, and I understand that a lower barrier to entry and less skilled work might mean less money, but I would still expect a production line or warehouse job to pay at least ~ $30 /hour...

Prices being this high and so much of the public making absolute crap money really just tells me Canada has a scarcity/production problem... What I mean is, if pay is low for so many jobs and the economy is getting squeezed, then at least stuff should be cheap. It's not!

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Hello!

I accepted a job offer recently, and they actually waited for me for a month because I had to give my current employer 4 weeks’ notice. I started last week Monday, and today (Tuesday), I received another offer from a different company.

The second company is more well-known, pays about $5K more annually, and offers a hybrid setup after probation. However, it also has a high turnover rate, and the role is basically a step down from what I’m currently doing. I’d only be responsible for part of my current scope, although I was told there’s a possibility of being promoted eventually.

My current company is okay so far, but it pays $5K less, requires me to be onsite 5 days a week, and the position is only a 1-year contract. It’s also a boutique firm, so it’s not as recognizable.

I’m torn because I feel like having the more well-known company on my resume could open more doors in the future. At the same time, the role itself isn’t as good in terms of responsibilities and exposure. With my current company, I’d be exposed to more and probably have more opportunities to grow my skill set, even though the company isn’t as well-known.

Would you take the more recognizable company for the higher pay, hybrid setup, and potential future opportunities, even if the actual role is less senior? Or would you stay for the better scope and experience?

I’m also worried about quitting my current job after they waited a month for me to start. I really don’t want to burn bridges or leave a bad impression :((

Would love to hear what others would do in this situation! Especially for hiring managers ><

Hey, I graduated last year from Bcomm, and clearly so far just applying online hasn't done anything, nor has "connecting" with people on linkedin. I always year how important networking is, but how does 1 actually do this? How do I look for events like that and meet people?

I've been very home bound and constant rejections have plummeted my confidence and self esteem. I want to break out of the shell and get more comfortable/confident talking to and meeting new people, and feels like only way that's done is by actually meeting people.

I've checked things like eventbrite, my universities emails and postings, but there's like nothing. So I'm pretty lost right now.

I also really want to meet working professionals, seniors, etc.. in fields I think I have interest in to actually know what I want to do because so far I've just been applying to anything and everything, just in hopes of getting my foot in the door.

Thanks for reading and I appreciate any advice!

hello architects of reddit!

i am looking for a job opportunity in metro toronto that meets my specificiations... i am a fully licensed board certified buutterfly therapist, i deal with butterfly healing, audio butterfly neural therapy, and a few more bug related therapies. given the difficulty of my job, i was wondering if it was worth it to move to toronto in search of tolerance.

So I received a conditional offer from the city of Toronto to work at a golf course; however, they require consent to view my drivers abstract. 2 years ago I was charged (not criminally) with speeding (188 in 100kmh zone). Am I cooked?

Will they even bother to call my references or will they move on to the next candidate?

I'm pretty new to working so maybe I just don't know how things are supposed to be, but I only get about 2-3 shifts a week and the shifts are only 3:30 mins long.

Is that normal? I've asked managers a bit about it but for the most part they've just said it's about whether the store is doing well or not but whenever I've glanced at the shifts for the day, everyone else seems to be getting AT LEAST 4 hours. I've been feeling a little frustrated about it but everyone brushes me off so I wanted to ask a bigger group of people I guess! Thanks in advance.

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So just want to vent tbh

So had an interview on July 30th Thursday for an UNICEF Canada internship position and was told would hear back the following Tuesday

Got no reply so followed up Thursday and nothing.

Last week Tuesday, decided to call and the recruiter was surprised to hear my voice, so I assume they did not get my email.They told me the HR manager was on vacation but would return that week and they would update me by the end of the week

So nothing and I sent one last email as I assume my first one was not received

but either way I am find this whole leading on to be disrespectful as hell. If I didn't get the position, I think I am owed the courtesey of just an upfront answer or at least communication if there is going to be a delay.

I even made time to interview and miss a course for this role while 6 hours ahead while traveling so at least they can be upfront

I am going to assume I did not get the role but a straight up answer would have been better. I find this extremely unprofessional

3 weeks ago I started a second part time job. I work in Healthcare so even thought they are both part time jobs, I still work between 20-40 hours a week at each job.

From the beginning I could tell I was not liking this new job. The environment felt kind of toxic and most of the workers have only been there for a few months to a year. No one talks to eachother and training has been especially bad.

I feel like its been really hard to balance both jobs and I feel so mentally and physically drained from this new job. My new job requires me to work full time for the duration of my training. That on top of my other job has been too much. I havent had a day off in weeks and have even worked 16 hour shifts to make this work.

I really LOVE my other job and just want to focus on it fully.

I have decided that I am going to quit but I just dont know how. Since im still training I dont have to give a 2 week notice right?

Is it unprofessional if I just send an email thanking the manager for their time but im just really overwhelmed with everything and need to step away?

Do I need to speak to the manager in person? I would really like to avoid this because I feel like I will cry.

Has anyone else been through something similar?

Any help is appreciated, I have no idea where to start.

28 and been unemployed for over a year and driving me crazy

My field is international development and political scienc and have my ba/ma in those fieds

So had an interview on July 30th Thursday for an NGO and was told would hear back the following Tuesday

Got no reply so followed up Thursday and nothing

Last week Tuesday called and the recruiter was surprised to hear my voice, so I assume they did not get my email and they told me the HR manager was on vacation but would return that week and they would update me by the end of the week

So a week ago past 2 weeks and nothing

I think I am going to follow up as probs didn't get my first one so its the second follow up and if I didn't get it got nothing to lose