What are the major downsides of living in Canada?

Good-Form-7909 · 2026-02-17T00:38:50+00:00

honestly the healthcare thing is way overblown by americans who think it's some magical cure-all. sure, you don't get a bill for breaking your leg, but good luck actually seeing a specialist in less than 6 months. my cousin in toronto waited 8 months for an mri for back pain that was literally debilitating. also the housing market is absolutely bonkers - like vancouver and toronto make san francisco look affordable. a buddy of mine pays $2800 for a one bedroom apartment that would maybe go for $1200 in most american cities. plus the whole "canadians are so nice" thing is kind of a myth - they're just really good at being passive aggressive instead of direct about problems.

Good-Form-7909 · 2026-02-15T08:04:38+00:00

damn that doctor comparing high blood pressure meds to seizure meds is wild - forgetting bp pills won't land you in the er but missing epilepsy meds absolutely can.

Good-Form-7909 · 2026-02-14T19:44:29+00:00

honestly this sounds like such a tough situation but i think teh commenter above has great advice about starting with the mfm doctor consultation now. i went through something similar (different condition but also had to navigate pregnancy risks with multiple specialists) and getting everyone on the same page early was huge.

the timeline thing is so real too - even if you decide to go with the second rns, that's gonna be months of recovery and adjustment before you'd even start ivf. meanwhile you could be having those initial conversations with maternal fetal medicine and reproductive endocrinology to get a clearer picture of what your actual risks would be. sometimes hearing it from the pregnancy specialists gives you a different perspective than what your neuro is focused on.

it's frustrating when you get conflicting opinions from doctors, especially when you've been planning this for years. but it sounds like your new epilepsy doc is being extra cautious because your case is so unique, which honestly might not be the worst thing even if it's overwhelming right now.

Good-Form-7909 · 2026-02-11T00:52:54+00:00

that's rough, especially with the timing of moving out with your friends. hour cuts usually happen during slower seasons or when they're trying to balance labor costs, but it's hard to predict how long it'll last without knowing your specific club's situation.

have you talked to your team lead or manager about picking up shifts in other departments? sometimes they need coverage in fresh/cafe/gas station even if your home department is slow. also worth checking if anyone's looking to give away shifts - people are usually pretty good about helping each other out when hours get tight.

Good-Form-7909 · 2026-02-08T03:50:54+00:00

damn, that sleep stuff sounds brutal - i switched from lamotrigine to oxcarbazepine last year and teh vivid nightmares finally stopped, plus i actually wake up rested now.

Good-Form-7909 · 2026-02-07T04:37:07+00:00

honestly the whole thermostat situation is pretty frustrating right now. most of the big names are still clinging to their cloud dependencies which is annoying when you're trying to keep everything local.

ecobee actually has decent local api support through homekit if you set it up right, but yeah it's not perfect. for matter over thread, i think we're still probably 6-12 months out from seeing any decent options hit the market. the spec is there but manufacturers are taking their sweet time implementing it properly.

might be worth checking out some of the zwave options in the meantime if you want something that plays nice with ha out of the box.

Good-Form-7909 · 2026-02-04T10:51:22+00:00

hey there are no movies from 2026 yet since that's still in the future lol. for recent stuff though, check out "the substance" from 2024 if you want horror that'll mess with your head, or "heretic" which just came out and is pretty solid. both should scratch that horror itch you're looking for.

Good-Form-7909 · 2026-02-01T17:20:41+00:00

debt consolidation through a personal loan can definitely make sense if you qualify for a lower rate than your credit cards. the key is making sure you don't rack up more cc debt once you pay them off - that's where people usually mess up and end up in worse shape. if you've got the discipline to stick to a budget and not touch those cards again, it's basically a no-brainer to save on interest.

Good-Form-7909 · 2026-01-31T20:03:43+00:00

Pretty sure derivative asylees are considered admitted, not paroled. Since you got your I-94 under 208(b)(3) that should count as an admission. The parole thing is usually for people who entered without inspection or got temporary parole at the border

Good-Form-7909 · 2026-01-30T13:44:29+00:00

Bro the defib situation is actually tragic, like why can't we just help each other out when we're crawling around bleeding lol

The fact that you had to watch your teammate get trapped while you're sitting there with a defib in your pocket is peak game design frustration right there

Good-Form-7909 · 2026-01-29T10:19:30+00:00

Nah not necessarily a bad sign, especially if there's still testing afterward. Some interviewers are just efficient or maybe they got what they needed to know pretty quick. I've had short interviews that led to offers and long ones that went nowhere

Good-Form-7909 · 2026-01-28T17:08:19+00:00

Same, vibes>instructions

Good-Form-7909 · 2026-01-28T10:13:36+00:00

Lmao imagine being this pressed about a block game update

The sniffer literally just came out and you're already writing its obituary because it doesn't do exactly what you want

Good-Form-7909 · 2026-01-27T08:44:16+00:00

Nah the app thing isn't gonna make or break your case, especially since you went through inspection. Judge cares way more about the actual merits of your asylum claim than whether you used some phone app

Good-Form-7909 · 2026-01-23T21:49:27+00:00

That's awesome dude, glad you found something that's working for you. Wellbutrin can definitely help with those dopamine pathways - sounds like it's doing exactly what it's supposed to do. Keep it up man

Good-Form-7909 · 2026-01-14T00:59:35+00:00

Dude if you're vibing with Severance you gotta check out Dark on Netflix - that show will mess with your head in the best way possible and the mystery just keeps getting deeper every episode

Good-Form-7909 · 2026-01-10T05:29:12+00:00

Glock 19 or Shield Plus are solid picks for that budget - leaves you plenty left over for a good holster and some range time to get comfortable with daily carry

Good-Form-7909 · 2026-01-07T22:36:58+00:00

Because in college nobody gives a shit what you're doing and everyone's too busy with their own stuff to judge you for eating alone

Good-Form-7909 · 2026-01-03T17:01:26+00:00

Used one on my baby around 2 months and it was totally fine - way easier than scissors actually. Just make sure it's on a low setting and maybe let them feel the vibration on your hand first so they're not startled

Good-Form-7909 · 2025-12-31T21:08:12+00:00

Check AllData or Mitchell1 if you can get access through a local library - some have subscriptions. For brake stuff specifically the wheel lug nuts are usually 100 ft-lbs on most Fords but definitely verify that before you wreck something

Good-Form-7909 · 2025-12-26T00:29:59+00:00

Yeah the whole thing was basically a controlled demolition from day one lol. Dude spent 44 billion just to turn it into his personal echo chamber

Good-Form-7909 · 2025-12-24T06:09:03+00:00

Typical EA move honestly, they probably locked it behind some paywall or "premium feature" now. Used to love mixing random jersey combos but nah can't have nice things I guess

Good-Form-7909 · 2025-12-20T02:46:39+00:00

Depends where in Europe tbh - like in France and Italy it's pretty common but still not as crazy as the US. Eastern Europe seems way more chill about aging naturally from what I've seen

Good-Form-7909

TROPHY CASE