When is going back to school full-time considered an investment, or a risk
I am 25 working in a bank call center for around $18/hr with no stable hours. Right now, I am fortunate to have 40 hours a week, but the following months will be a surprise. I have almost 7 years of...
View ArticleSome help would be greatly appreciated!
Hey Rfders, I've recently encountered some problems with my osap funding and I am going to have to wait another 4-8 weeks for my new application to process. Seeing as how my course load is lighter than...
View ArticleHow much capital for a start up in a third world country?
So I'm curious if anyone has done business in a third world country. I'm a very young guy thinking about starting something in a third world country - not entirely sure what, but it would be in the...
View ArticleWhat's the going rate for CMA AP tutor?
I completed AP last year with 90+ and CMA emailed me asking if I want to be a tutor, thought it's volunteer and replied "yes", but later received email saying "rate will be decided by your own", so it...
View ArticleSigned a contract with Tim Hortons and penalties
Hey My sister signed a contract with a Tim Hortons franchise to work for a year, the penalty for quitting early is $600 for "training expense" Just wondering how they would get $600 on her, by...
View ArticleHow to Start a General Constructor Business
Hi everyone, I just graduated with an undergrad in Economics and have worked as an Accountant but would really like to become a Flooring Contractor (learn the trade) and then open my own business as...
View ArticleContract states 35hr work week, but not sure if 1hr is for lunch?
The job I'm working (contract) right now states that my work week is 35 hours long. Presumably this is the amount of time I'm being compensated for. However, it doesn't really state how those 35 hours...
View ArticleApplying for CBSA.. has anyone here tried?
My 4 year military contract will be up within a year and I want to apply for job that lets me stay home with my new family as going away often isn't healthy for my relationship and family situation....
View ArticleAnyone work at rogers/telus/bell as a CSR?
Im applying for customer service rep positions at rogers/telus/bell in the retail locations and was just wondering what the starting hourly wage was there?
View ArticleForeign student with Canadian university degree applying for Canadian...
Hi RFD, I have a question. I have a few friends who are going to be graduated from U of T next year. Despite they have a year of working experience from co-op program, is it difficult to find a job...
View ArticleEmployer not paying wages.
Hi, Just want some advice. I worked for 3 days at a gas station as a cashier, did't like the work so quit over the phone. When i asked the employer when i would get my pay for the 3 days, he cut the...
View ArticleIs CSC check worth buying? and how useful is CSC for finding entry level work?
I'm currently taking the CSC, I don't have a background in finance/business so most of it is relatively new to me. I've been doing the post tests and getting around 60-80% which is making me worried....
View ArticleTD Loss Prevention
Hi All, I just wanted to ask you all something quick. Does anyone here have experience in a Call Centre for a financial institute? specifically in TD Bank or a fraud department of a bank? I want to...
View ArticleHow long do you wait to ask HR dudes what is going on?
I screened for a job I really want last Thursday and the HR guy said he needs to check into the manager's availability to set up a meeting. He specifically said, "He'll want to speak with you, probably...
View ArticleGO train Rutherford/Maple -> Union commute (anyone take it for work)?
Posting in careers to target relevant posters, feel free to report and move to the correct place if needed. I have never taken a GO Train before but am considering as I will be working downtown. Does...
View ArticleHow useful is an Honours B.Sc with a double major in Comp Sci and Economics?
..for someone who eventually wants to work in software development or as a data analyst. I'd be getting the degree from UofT. I'm actually an accounting student at UofT who doesn't want to do...
View ArticlePLEASE HELP Anyone who is a programmer or web development or related field
Hi I am in college and going to be going through coop. I have a task where I am suppose to ask the following questions below to someone who is in the field. I am in computer programming/analyst, so any...
View ArticleArchitecture/engineering CAD salaries?
Hi friends I interviewed for a job as an intermediate engineer in a small architectural firm. I am researching the salary websites obviously, but was wondering if anybody is working in this industry or...
View ArticleBMO Wholesale Banking Product Operations Analyst
Wondering if anyone else is interviewing for this job. Still waiting to hear back for 2nd round interviews.
View Articleis it okay to let manager know you run a part time gig after work?
Hi RFD, I run a tutoring business after work (after 6) and so cannot stay too late at work. I dont have a problem with working overtime, but i can either go in to work early or take the work home to...
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