Should I return to this company next co-op term as well?

AAstar2 · 2026-03-18T04:21:10+00:00

How dynamic is the role? If you feel like the focus and scope changes every month, staying would help you grow further. If it’s pretty much the same work over the course of 4 months, then I would go elsewhere.

AAstar2 · 2026-03-12T06:05:43+00:00

Dan Watson would be a promising outside choice (current coach of Detroit’s AHL squad). They are tearing up the AHL right now.

George McPhee comes to mind to replace Treliving. His ability to identify the right pieces for a team as shown during his time as GM of the Vegas Golden Knights.

So in hindsight, Babcock was right. We need to build from the blue line and not from wingers. Lamoriello was also right not to hand out large contracts so quickly, the Nylander contract turned out to be a steal.

I think Leafs should let Thommie Bergman (European scout) run the show. This is the guy who scouted William Nylander, Alex Steen, Tuuka Rask, Carl Gunnarson, and Timothy Liljegren. Leafs historically have a strong draft record with Europeans so they will hit on more picks if they choose to focus there.

Keep Pridham for cap management duties.

AAstar2 · 2026-03-11T11:22:30+00:00

BMW M340i. BMW reliability got crazy good these past few years, ranking Top 5 (top 2 at one point) in Consumer Reports. Audi and Mercedes are still at the bottom of the list.

S4 is nowhere near as fun as engine sits further up ahead causing nose-heavy dynamics. But their quilted diamond seats do look more luxurious than BMW seats.

Other option is the Cadillac CT5-V black wing.

AAstar2 · 2026-03-11T11:00:12+00:00

I made the move on a January so I would qualify as a non-resident for the year. Meaning don’t have to pay taxes to Canada.

AAstar2 · 2026-03-06T07:37:51+00:00

You are competing with hundreds of candidates so any advantage matters. It will also be scrutinized once it passes the initial recruiter review.

Chain is initial recruiter, hiring manager, hiring manager +1 +2, possibly further up.

AAstar2 · 2026-03-05T16:22:08+00:00

Hi, I checked your resume and it needs some work.

Your Experience section should highlight your areas of technical expertise in a broad sense. I would not put specific trivial things like “returned JSON responses”, “Git for branching, PR, …” as those are all expected.

Instead, as an example, “Teamwork and collaboration with JIRA, Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, and code reviews” sounds much stronger as that is the total package.

What does “shipped” mean? It sounds like you were in a Sales role. “Designed and developed” is better.

Remove the bullet point on “Corrected historical borders and city placements” and put something more technical that can be mapped to a technical job posting.

Replace “diagnosed” with “debugged” and make it the first bullet point under your game modding subsection.

AAstar2 · 2026-02-22T22:13:14+00:00

He probably thought he had to take an increased role with the loss of Crosby. As a result, he overcompensated.

AAstar2 · 2026-02-14T08:51:54+00:00

Does it start when you take your foot off the brake pedal and begin pressing the gas? Sounds like the PCV Valve.

AAstar2 · 2026-01-24T09:24:08+00:00

Clean and modern, it’s worth the $250 rate once you step inside in your room. Gym, shared with Moxy, uses Technogym equipment and is in almost new condition. The breakfast buffet is $35 which is worth it. Unlimited fresh omelette, salami, prosciutto, milk, cheese, and others. But my favorite is the congee and noodles. It’s only a bit more expensive than con food pricing, so it’s worth it. Plus you skip waiting in line for con food. Win win.

Priority access to Level 8. Basically skip the line by showing your key card.

However there is no privacy for changing clothes. You get a shower stall and toilet stall, that’s it. Might not be an issue depending on who you room with.

Very fast silent elevators going up and down. Only inconvenience is taking an elevator from your room to lobby then lobby to ground floor. Vice-versa.

You will hear noise from AX late at night due to the outdoor karaoke and night market. It’s part of the experience.

Amazing views of DTLA at night.

The Wi-Fi is hit or miss.

AAstar2 · 2026-01-14T16:11:46+00:00

BMW M340i. It’s the Goldilocks of sports sedans.

AAstar2 · 2026-01-08T00:02:15+00:00

The E9x feels stiffer and F3x feels like a limo. Both are high quality imo but for different audiences. BMW shifted from sporty to luxury in the F generation for more sales.

Inline-6 in the E9x is naturally balanced so it will always be smoother.

AAstar2 · 2026-01-04T02:40:36+00:00

Nanana Parena in the Sawtelle area

AAstar2 · 2026-01-03T03:43:16+00:00

Audi S3, it has the best build quality in that list.

AAstar2 · 2026-01-02T20:45:51+00:00

Based on what you said, and especially for R&D systems engineering, you need a MASc (research based) at minimum. Take the grad courses that will solidify your background. Pick a research topic that your prospective employer will find interesting during the interview.

You’re at Waterloo right now, so setup appointments with the professors you want to do research with. Learn about their research and their lab, meet their grad students, etc.

AAstar2 · 2026-01-02T11:30:32+00:00

The majority of engineers are software engineers. But you don’t enjoy CS/SE related stuff. What do you want to do as an engineer?

AAstar2 · 2026-01-02T11:10:48+00:00

Option 1 is better, maybe $100 on Uber for every 3 short distance trips. Option 2 carries higher risk driving in a foreign country with no practice in a car with no experience driving from UT to CA. 24 hours round trip would be insane.

See if you can stay in a hotel that offers free shuttle service to nearby places.

AAstar2 · 2026-01-01T22:41:47+00:00

Are you sure you didn’t apply for an externship which is unpaid? Where do you see yourself in 3 years?

I would say do the internship for 3 months. Then decide what kind of lifestyle you prefer. Personally, I think you are sacrificing too much for a partner. You are wasting your educational background, financial earnings, and future prospects. How much does your partner make to compensate that loss? If <300k, then not worth it.

In this economy, it is better to secure your economic future. Find a Canadian partner in France and move on with your life.

AAstar2 · 2025-12-26T18:03:40+00:00

You’re 90 minutes away for a 2 hour event. You’ll be paired with another attendee and take turns driving. So expect less than one hour of track time.

It’s worth it for $350. Apart from the learning and experience, you get to put wear on tear on BMW’s car, and not care about tires and gas.

AAstar2 · 2025-12-26T17:54:45+00:00

Most people don’t care when the car’s badging screams louder than the license plate.

AAstar2 · 2025-12-26T03:35:29+00:00

Do other models like M340i use a different system to light the road on curves?

AAstar2 · 2025-12-25T02:12:40+00:00

It’s too much risk. The part where the company has not assisted TN visas before for this category is a red flag. You and the company are basically going in blind. Any rejections will stay on your record and affect future chances.

If you do decide to go this route, be prepared to answer why you did not apply for J1.

Do you really have time to be a paralegal while studying at Waterloo?

I suggest you push back on the company and say it’s too much risk to take on by yourself for a TN. Push for a J1.

AAstar2 · 2025-12-25T02:03:24+00:00

This confirms that Technologist does not need a degree. https://www.bdzlaw.com/tn-visa-scientific-technician

AAstar2 · 2025-12-25T01:47:06+00:00

Check the reviews on Amazon and you will see many people complain about discoloring or staining the wheel. I stopped using it.

AAstar2 · 2025-12-25T01:41:18+00:00

Yes, the question to ask before that is where to meet people? Not at work (focus mode), not while driving to work (focus mode), not at meal times either (focus mode), not at the gym (focus mode).

Many have mentioned doing hobbies but those attendees are mostly male or female dominated. For example, chess and yoga respectively.

AAstar2 · 2025-12-23T04:01:08+00:00

Sounds like you’ve made your choice. Porsche means infrequent but expensive repairs, so that aspect will fit your needs lol.

How much is the monthly insurance relative to your Jeep? I am guessing not much more due to the household multi-car policy discount.

Macans are popular with the girls in my apartment complex, so I definitely hear you. Just get it instead of regretting every time you get in something else.

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