At what point does getting pregnant get ridiculous?
Was talking about this last night with my buddy. His wife just got pregnant AGAIN, after taking something like 14 months off work due to pregnancy complications and mat. leave. She's been back for 4...
View ArticleHow much money do you spend on your job/company that isn't reimbursed?
Just curious how much people here are expected to spend to enable you to do your job. It could be things as simple as having to pay for your own gas for a car, providing your own safety boots etc, or...
View ArticleThe most interesting person you know
When I was a kid I like everyone else dreamed of being an astronaut/Indiana Jones/racecar driver/paleontologist etc. Then the reality of life settles in, and most everyone I know works a boring job...
View ArticleEmployer doesn't want to pay health insurance... what to do?
It is going to be 6 months since I started working in this company and they still didn't get me health insurance. They have come up with all type excuses like they need to find a good insurance...
View ArticleContract Jobs
Hello Guys, I believe nowadays, most of the company's are hiring new candidates on contract basis. Is it like company's have become smart in their hiring process? Sometimes they hire through placement...
View ArticleReview my Cover letter help improvements
Dear HR Manager, I am applying for the (position) as listed on (company). After reading the job description in detail, I feel my skills and capabilities are a good fit to this position. As a customer...
View ArticleSFU vs. BCIT Electrical Engineering what's the difference?
Hi, I'm looking at both SFU's and BCIT's (4-year) electrical engineering programs. Sure, I've heard that BCIT is more hands on and SFU less so but that doesn't say much. I've been through their...
View Articlehas anyone heard of Capital World Financial?
Hi citizens of RFD. Has anyone heard of Capital World Financial and their JR financial Planner position? I googled abt them and some say u need to get an insurance license first in order to get a...
View ArticleApparently employers in the US drug test their employees
I found this out a few months ago and I thought this was absurd. It's not your employer's business what you do in your free time. Why in the world would an employer expect to be privy to such...
View ArticleIs working as an employee not an inherent conflict of interest?
As part of anti-corruption and business ethics training, we had to watch a video at work. They talked about conflict of interest, and one example they used was if you owned a house that you wanted to...
View ArticleMoonlighting and IP legalese "During the course of my employment"
Hi there, I'm looking to accept a job offer, my experience level is high so I bring lots of things to the table. however I also run a parttime business where I help SMB with bits of specialised...
View Articlesecurity clearance how to obtain
Anyone know how to obtain security clearance? I am hoping to gain Secret (Level 2) or Top Secret (Level 3). All jobs that are posted require this and every time I apply for a job, they always offer me...
View Article2013 Grads: How's the job hunt coming?
After completing the Fall job hunt, I must say this years job market is brutal for 2013 Grads. How is everyone doing? Starting to line up jobs for post-grad next year? As posted below: I Made a lot of...
View ArticleIs it okay to ask your job reference how the conversation went with the...
Hi all: I went the through the interview process and left my reference information with the recruiting manager. Is it okay to ask your job reference how the conversation went with the recruiter? Thanks!
View ArticlePostgrad in Human Resource Management
I'm interested in pursuing a post grad certificate in Human Resource Management and I had a few questions for those who are in the field: Here are some colleges I've considered Sheridan Humber Seneca...
View Articlebasic electrial and electronics communication test for a radio technician at...
I have an up coming test, does anybody know what I should expect? thx
View ArticleAre there jobs in accounting
Are there jobs in accounting at all ? All I see is temporary work for $10 per hour and a flood of college graduates competing Is information technology better if you do a voluntary internship at a bell...
View ArticleWhere to find a voluntary internship to get experience
Looking for a voluntary internship for accounting Don't care about location or company
View ArticleUnpaid Internships
I know there are a lot of conflicting views on unpaid internships- exploitation of desperate grads/students/etc but just wanted RFD users thoughts on it How many of you would be willing to take an...
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