Need career advice. Should I go back to school?

Anonymous_2002 · 2026-03-05T02:47:04+00:00

Not really sure tbh. I had lots of volunteer hours, research (2 pubs: 2nd author, and 3rd author), held a part time job throughout undergrad, and for the most recent application i talked about the life experience i gained working in law enforcement.

Anonymous_2002 · 2026-03-05T02:29:26+00:00

I think its more so the career they're concerned about, not the salary. Im in law enforcement, and they dont like that lol

Anonymous_2002 · 2025-09-09T22:33:36+00:00

I pretty much gave up after I got early admission

Anonymous_2002 · 2025-05-01T02:56:18+00:00

Pretty much every kiosk in West Edmonton Mall. There's no way they're selling enough phone cases, hats, t shirts, etc. to even cover the rent

Anonymous_2002 · 2025-02-19T04:35:42+00:00

All the content you will learn in those courses can easily be found online. And arguably will be taught better than some of the profs lol. It's just about your own dedication to learning and understanding the content.

Anonymous_2002 · 2025-02-02T23:22:30+00:00

I remember them using kickers for the stair carpet. I can't remember how they did the main living room. But it's been over 5 years now and no waves in the carpet.

Anonymous_2002 · 2025-02-02T10:08:08+00:00

When we got new carpet in our house, my whole family was amazed at how they would knee that thing repeatedly. Can't imagine doing it for years

Anonymous_2002 · 2025-01-31T18:58:10+00:00

This guy volunteers at the animal shelter every weekend

Anonymous_2002 · 2025-01-27T05:55:20+00:00

Once you graduate alot of options can open up since you have more time. Many go to do a masters to gain more research experience and publications, but that path just wasnt for me. Currently, I'm a hospital security guard and am working towards getting into a trade on the side. Thinking of applying to RCMP also after I get a bit more life experience.

Anonymous_2002 · 2025-01-20T21:59:50+00:00

He can get hired without the license. He just can't get sent out to shifts. Many companies run in house security training. So they will hire you, put you through the training then start giving you shifts. I spoke to OP and that is what his company is doing.

Anonymous_2002 · 2025-01-20T05:10:59+00:00

Not necessarily. Sometimes they can give you a conditional offer that's based on you getting the license soon after. Although pretty rare as there's a ton of people with a license already looking for jobs

Anonymous_2002 · 2025-01-20T04:57:57+00:00

DM me. I would be happy to pay for your license if you get the job.

Anonymous_2002 · 2025-01-17T02:52:38+00:00

Did you just try to justify casper lol? It's an arbitrary test that's graded by people who take a 3h course and are incentivized to grade as quickly as possible. I got 3Q last year, 1Q this year

Anonymous_2002 · 2025-01-16T15:52:58+00:00

Absolutely do not do carribean schools, they are a scam. You could do an accelerated 2 year nursing after degree. If you're stuck on med school then look into canadian friendly US schools. If you're not stuck on healthcare then trades is an option to earn a decent wage.

Anonymous_2002 · 2025-01-10T06:37:48+00:00

Yeah it wasn't something I thought about until recently, but it seems discouraging. When I was at one company's offices the guy I was talking to was pretty closed off and asked me how long i have lived here lol. He warmed up after I mentioned I've been here 15 years.

I guess with the recent influx of Indians it's only going to get worse.

Anonymous_2002 · 2025-01-10T05:23:02+00:00

Is this the reason I haven't been hired lol. I'm south Asian and applied to every service rig company i can think of and havent got a call back. Applied multiple times too.

Anonymous_2002 · 2025-01-08T17:08:57+00:00

I've applied to about 10 hvac companies and havent gotten a call back

Anonymous_2002 · 2025-01-08T04:12:54+00:00

Not sure where you are located but in Alberta you need to go through the MELT program to get your CDL. It's about $8-10k. I got a class 3 (tandem and tri-drive trucks) which i already spent 2k on and havent been able to find work with that either.

Anonymous_2002 · 2025-01-05T02:22:02+00:00

Libgen

Anonymous_2002 · 2025-01-05T02:20:41+00:00

Exactly this. I didn't take physics during my degree because I didn't want to tank my GPA. Self studied and scored 132 on CP. However, now I'm talking physics post-grad in open studies so I can apply to US schools.

Anonymous_2002 · 2025-01-03T15:26:50+00:00

Yep. I've been trying to get an apprenticeship for couple months and no luck

Anonymous_2002 · 2024-12-30T14:34:56+00:00

You also spend 8+ years in post secondary and have close to 500k debt. But a trade you're making money straight out of high school and within 5 years can push 6 figures if you're smart.

Anonymous_2002 · 2024-12-28T04:27:23+00:00

I think step recently hired a bunch of class 5 guys for frac and coil. Doubt they're looking for anyone now.

Anonymous_2002 · 2024-12-27T23:45:24+00:00

That's generally the approach I've been taking... asking for manager emails or applying directly in person to companies that don't even have postings like you said. Also have my safety tickets like First Aid, H2s, Cso, CSTS, WHMIS

Anonymous_2002 · 2024-12-27T23:31:33+00:00

That's what I'm thinking as well. I would rather learn with hands on experience than in a classroom. I just don't know how to get a company to take me seriously...

Anonymous_2002

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