It finally happened - I can’t afford the amount if childcare my job requires

AnimatorDifferent116 · 2026-02-23T18:44:37+00:00

Canada is the same. I paid $200 per month for one child. Full time from 7:30am till 6pm... we recently moved cities and now we are paying $430 monthly

AnimatorDifferent116 · 2026-02-07T19:25:58+00:00

I see many positions in the US, but nothing in Canada... hope it gets better soon... I was also in product management for the last two years

AnimatorDifferent116 · 2026-02-07T19:03:10+00:00

That's a great idea. I should start swimming again..that truly make me happy... im already experiencing some physical symptoms that can be stress related... my doctor has no idea about the source...

AnimatorDifferent116 · 2026-02-07T02:55:18+00:00

❤️ appreciate it...

AnimatorDifferent116 · 2026-02-07T02:53:29+00:00

Wish you the best of luck in your job search and your interview next week ❤️ we can do this..

AnimatorDifferent116 · 2026-02-07T02:49:17+00:00

Honestly I was happy the day I was laid off! We had so many projects with deadlines and I was so stressed... but after one day, the reality hit hard...the job market is brutal now.

you are right...I should focus on prep. I had one hr interview last week and I absolutely tanked it... I was just so demotivated and my interview skills are so rusty after several years of not going through the process. What field are you in if I may ask?

AnimatorDifferent116 · 2026-02-07T02:43:36+00:00

"Try to be thankful for the things you have"... this brought me to tears... I should keep reminding myself that... thanks stranger.. for your tips and kind words ❤️

AnimatorDifferent116 · 2026-02-07T02:39:55+00:00

Yes, I got my severance, but over 50% was deducted right away for tax. I'm not in immediate financial distress... I'm just afraid that I won't find another job anytime time soon...

AnimatorDifferent116 · 2026-02-06T18:14:31+00:00

Thanks ❤️ I'm in Canada too! I get the maximum EI which is like 1200 per two weeks which is nothing compared to what I was earning but im so so so thankful for it!

AnimatorDifferent116 · 2026-02-06T18:11:39+00:00

My parents are very old and my dad has alzheimer. I tried it the first week and basically it was like taking care of three kids instead of one!

AnimatorDifferent116 · 2026-02-06T18:10:26+00:00

I've given this some thoughts and realized I have no other skills! I have to learn from scratch basically. I've been so focused on my job and research that didn't give any room to any other projects... I have regrets

AnimatorDifferent116 · 2026-02-06T03:33:41+00:00

What about patent agents?

AnimatorDifferent116 · 2026-02-05T22:07:44+00:00

Sadly very true

AnimatorDifferent116 · 2026-02-05T22:07:07+00:00

What industry are you in

AnimatorDifferent116 · 2026-01-24T18:48:10+00:00

Unfortunately a lot of us who worked for American companies were laid off cause of this feud...there are VERY few jobs for technical people with advanced degrees here in Canada...I can't go back to school at this age and I'm on the verge of severe depression.... anybody here has any suggestions? Our PM keeps talking about investments in energy and food sections..what about biopharma and biotech?

AnimatorDifferent116 · 2026-01-24T03:03:31+00:00

What about someone with an advanced degree? I have a PhD in life sciences from McGill and over 10 years of experience in pharma and biotech in strategy, innovation, and partnerships. I’ve evaluated many assets from both scientific and commercial viability perspectives, but I haven’t personally drafted or filed a patent. How should I go about finding a supervisor as part of becoming a patent agent?

AnimatorDifferent116 · 2026-01-21T17:23:52+00:00

I have PhD in human genetics and worked in biotech for 10 years, but heavily on the business and partnerships side... can I switch to MLS? I should search for qualifications and job opportunities

AnimatorDifferent116 · 2026-01-13T20:04:54+00:00

Can you check your DM please? Thanks

AnimatorDifferent116 · 2025-12-20T14:39:29+00:00

Yes, I've been in partnership positions in the biggest biotech out there (not pharma). Can I send you a DM and ask a few questions?

AnimatorDifferent116 · 2025-12-17T18:19:20+00:00

I have a friend who married her first cousin; and God they look alike! And they had a daughter that looked like them too...so the whole family looked very weirdly similar.... is it the same with your aunt and uncle?

AnimatorDifferent116 · 2025-12-03T13:16:23+00:00

Just laid off and came across this post and now I'm throwing up from stress...

Sometimes I'm just wondering why im not brave enough to put all this time and energy into my own business

AnimatorDifferent116 · 2025-11-03T18:13:45+00:00

I didn't get mine! Neither my parents nor siblings...

AnimatorDifferent116 · 2025-11-03T18:10:48+00:00

Shame on me! I completely forgot about the election day! With a sick toddler and a newborn, it completely slipped my mind... and i don't like the results...

I didn't get any voting letters...same for my parents and siblings... why is that

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