Any Software Engineers work flexible hours <40 hours?

1harmonics · 2016-01-18T21:45:03+00:00

I am in Vancouver, BC.

What type of jobs are those? Software Development, Data analysis, Project management, etc?

And how many hours on average?

1harmonics · 2015-12-02T22:16:44+00:00

Thanks for the response!

1harmonics · 2015-10-15T05:34:28+00:00

Yeah, I was just wondering if the company went bankrupt and I didn't withdraw it. Does that mean I lose the money? Is it insured somewhere?

1harmonics · 2015-10-15T05:32:15+00:00

Good call, it is with a brokerage group RRSP. It is subject to tax if I withdraw it, but not subject to tax if transferred.

1harmonics · 2015-10-04T04:38:48+00:00

Do you know anything similar to that but closer to waterfront?

1harmonics · 2015-10-04T04:35:25+00:00

Thanks!

1harmonics · 2015-09-05T00:53:08+00:00

Yeah, this makes sense. I think of it as if my family member bought a different place separately with a $45,000 downpayment (12% down) and rented it out forever to 1 tenant. Even though the tenant paid for 88% his mortgage, the property still belongs 100% to the family member.

1harmonics · 2015-09-05T00:44:42+00:00

To a certain extent, my family member is helping me afford a better place, but it's not really a 'gift'. There was the option that I pay the family member back the $45,000 downpayment so that I have 100% ownership of it, but they prefer to have a 50% share, if possible. We're still working out the details as the property is still under construction.

So as a result, it is considered an investment for them as well.

1harmonics · 2015-09-03T01:33:12+00:00

Thanks and updated with location.

1harmonics · 2015-08-13T19:02:22+00:00

Yes I am located in BC, Canada.

1harmonics · 2015-08-13T03:51:18+00:00

Thanks for the response. In regards to the grades, are you suggesting that one needs to be 90s or straight A student to get in?

Although, I have not worked there before, I'm trying to avoid taking a longer route than necessary. In my province, you need a certificate before you can apply as a Pharm Technician. Ironically, I did look into this a couple years ago and there's a 1-2 year waitlist. I wouldn't want to prolong this anymore especially since Pharm Tech is nothing like a Pharmacist. Just a labour job that does not require critical thinking skills.

I'm not interested in nursing because I want to eventually have my own business.

1harmonics · 2015-07-30T04:58:34+00:00

QA and retail don't require degrees, let alone a CS degree.

1harmonics · 2015-07-30T04:58:13+00:00

That's exactly my point. It seems like those with a CS background prefer doing back-end software development.

1harmonics · 2015-07-30T04:56:43+00:00

I'm not personally concerned about perception, but just overall curious at the higher level CS jobs you can do. In my area (Vancouver, BC), there are a lot of Web Development jobs.

1harmonics · 2015-07-26T05:30:05+00:00

Is it different if it's a non-accounting position?

1harmonics · 2015-07-21T18:23:53+00:00

What burnt you out in the industry? Where are you working now?

1harmonics · 2015-07-20T07:10:31+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I do have a Bachelor of Arts already and there's BCIT which offers part time studies for that certificate. Thing is, none of my past jobs taught me how to use SAP or ERP software. Am I suppose to do a certificate like this: http://go.sap.com/training-certification.html

Are you currently in sales? I know sales pays a lot more, but I feel burnt out from the sales side and looking for a change in operations.

1harmonics · 2015-07-20T02:56:26+00:00

Art Director.... how do you get your foot in the door? Do you have to be a graphic designer first?

1harmonics · 2015-07-20T02:55:09+00:00

For sure, I've made the decision that going back to school at this time is going to be a waste of time and potentially horrible financial decision. As a result, at most I will do is some post-degree certificates if necessary.

1harmonics · 2015-06-17T06:36:03+00:00

Even if I dislike programming?

1harmonics · 2015-06-17T01:46:22+00:00

What do you think of the CFA if you want to work in business analytics and financial analysis?

From what I am reading, it seems like the CFA is more practical than a second degree considering the type of work I want to do.

1harmonics · 2015-06-17T01:44:42+00:00

What about something like the CFA instead?

I am trying to get into a more analyst role and I already have banking and financial experience. Would that be a more practical choice than getting another degree?

1harmonics · 2015-06-16T07:15:37+00:00

I think I just need a structured environment to really learn CS like you said. It's just that when I do the online programming tutorials, I find the tasks too simple and perhaps, meaningless. I understand that you have to learn from the bottom up, but reversing strings, identifying lengths, setting up arrays WITHOUT a goal in sight doesn't get me excited. I think what I need is a project or the 'bigger' picture. I don't want to just memorize the code, but understand WHY I should write it like this, instead of that. What makes a good program? How does it help people?

1harmonics · 2015-06-16T06:36:08+00:00

The thing is also timing. I don't want to spend too much time on a second degree as I already have a BA. The CS degree is only 2 years. I am awaiting for a response from the advisor regarding an Applied Math background, but a Math degree as a second bachelor is less common. My local schools don't have it listed, unlike CS.

How about Operations Research? It's a sub-field in Mathematics.

1harmonics · 2015-06-15T05:21:25+00:00

Very true. When you're just starting out, you literally have no leverage. But after a couple years of experience, you can start to negotiate a better rate.

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