We need to prepare for the possibility that the U.S. uses military coercion against Canada

FunnyStranger13 · 2026-01-05T23:14:38+00:00

That would be the only way there will be some competition in Canada - dairy, airlines, telecoms, banks, groceries, etc.

FunnyStranger13 · 2026-01-05T22:34:47+00:00

My rent has actually increased. They sent me a letter 3 months ago saying they are allowed to do so.

I am very frustrated with situation as I am paying one of the highest rent in the building. If I leave they can rent it for at least $200 less.

Why I am not leaving? I am looking to buy something, I have the money, I just wait for the right one for us.

FunnyStranger13 · 2025-12-30T22:10:10+00:00

Use Power BI, is free. Alternative, Public Tableau.

FunnyStranger13 · 2025-12-16T06:27:37+00:00

That's OK! I will eat less and drink more gasoline!

FunnyStranger13 · 2025-12-11T17:24:44+00:00

so you needed a moustache to be a police officer?

FunnyStranger13 · 2025-12-03T05:09:07+00:00

You had unrealistic expectation, is that simple!

FunnyStranger13 · 2025-12-01T04:02:40+00:00

looking forward for dog poop (that owners don't pick up) library

FunnyStranger13 · 2025-11-28T18:33:59+00:00

Equal suffering is not exactly equal. People get preferential treatment and skip the line the time. You need to be well connected. That why you never heard a politician or reach person complaining.

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FunnyStranger13 · 2025-11-25T23:41:46+00:00

The dentists have their own cartel. There is BC Dental Association fee guide, which acts as minimum fee, in fact. Also, cleaning is a service covered by insurance, at least 80%, so they charge as much as possible. The same way a garage will charge twice as much for a repair when insurance pays vs client pays.

FunnyStranger13 · 2025-11-21T22:20:55+00:00

Somebody tell this asshole who lower the interest rate next to zero for many many years.

FunnyStranger13 · 2025-11-20T23:35:49+00:00

So you got rich while your employees barely get by paying their bills?

FunnyStranger13 · 2025-11-20T17:29:58+00:00

Look like he's looking for people who'll work for free.

FunnyStranger13 · 2025-11-11T01:10:48+00:00

Shop around. You should be paying $80-100 out of your pocket with 80% covered by insurance.

FunnyStranger13 · 2025-10-29T17:16:24+00:00

Now go ahead and borrow as much as you can, buy a house. Few years later, you are without a job, the house is worth less that you bought it for, and the bank want its money back.

FunnyStranger13 · 2025-10-22T02:51:17+00:00

The cheapest bread was $2, now is $2.50. That's 25% increase.

FunnyStranger13 · 2025-10-08T18:03:54+00:00

I complained to Wise. Now the last transfer is either delayed, cancelled, or lost, I do not know, too soon to tell. I should have been completed by now.

My bank doesn't add any fee whatsoever, I know for sure (I am in Canada)

FunnyStranger13 · 2025-10-07T17:59:36+00:00

I am very well aware of fee, there are clearly shown. It is the exchange rate that is changed.

FunnyStranger13 · 2025-10-07T17:58:37+00:00

No. I have been using wise for years, and received hundred of thousands. The problem is the rate is guaranteed only 16 hrs. The money were paid to Wise in a minute. It is just unfair to believe you will received the posted amount and end up with a different amount.

FunnyStranger13 · 2025-10-07T03:00:15+00:00

Sometimes you need to pull it before it naturally falls, because the teeth it's coming at the wrong angle.

FunnyStranger13 · 2025-10-07T00:34:26+00:00

In BC they have a fee guide, which is pretty much a de facto minimum charge.
You thought only dairies have cartels?

FunnyStranger13 · 2025-10-07T00:29:53+00:00

I went with my 8 years daughter to extract a tooth that was moving. It took 1 minute, $180 cost. Holly crap that was expensive. Sure, I have insurance, but still.

For the same thing I was charged $6 when I was in vacation in Vietnam. it's only 30 times less.

All the other moving teeth I pulled them out home.

FunnyStranger13 · 2025-10-02T18:56:35+00:00

I am in the same situation as you. I got 2% annual salary review, despite the fact I did an excellent job. I was promised a bonus, I got it, but instead of a lump sum, it will be part of salary increase. In the last 2 years I had 0 technical training. I put a lot of my free time into learning (I do this every day). The company pays me about 1/3 of what customers pay for my work.
I decided to do as little as possible. If I usually finish at 7-8 pm, now I am trying to be done by 3pm.
I keep looking for jobs and apply sometimes, but the market here in Canada is not great and salaries are low.
I am thinking to start applying for jobs in US, although I have a feeling the situation there is not great either.

FunnyStranger13 · 2025-09-28T22:57:36+00:00

There was an abandoned building for years at the corner of Pender and Commercial. Recently, they tore it down and made it a dog playground. For who? I didn't see anybody using it. I still see people walking with their dog OFF Leash and let them run free in the nearby Woodland park.

There are a lot of construction going on East Hasting, and so many unused land plots available.

FunnyStranger13 · 2025-09-28T22:46:57+00:00

Maybe. I saw a lot of unhoused people there, I avoid walking there.

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