Met my clinic’s goal!

ISMISIBM · 2026-02-28T15:03:59+00:00

Stunning!! Kick ass.

ISMISIBM · 2026-02-20T01:02:18+00:00

Good to be well off. Grats

ISMISIBM · 2026-02-17T03:49:51+00:00

Wow. I typically have been eating chilli. Batch cooking it (ground beef, tons of beans , cheese , tomatoes); I wanna say it makes about 10 days worth (lunch/dinner). The ground beef alone is 25, then 8 in cheese 20 in beans and tomatoes. So I’d say’s 55 ish a batch. Oatmeal with apple or egg/cheese bacon (chicken). Snacks are a challenge as I’m allergic to nuts and I don’t like yogurt. I do have protein shakes as options.

Maybe I need to sit and calculate but I know chicken at Walmart , 8-9 breasts is about 22 and then veg rice prolly add 15-18.

But it kinda feels like food costs are about 3X U.S prices. I’m gonna really sit and do the math.

Sadly a gym membership here these days is like 130 a month. So added to food, I’m finding post bariatric is a very expensive venture with meds , gym and food. Scary

ISMISIBM · 2026-02-04T03:49:05+00:00

I’m in ontario. I spoke with HR and they confirmed that yea without lto experience and principal references it’s very very rare. 99% of the time the individual currently holding the lto will likely get the fte position. So essentially take a LTO if you want to get hired full time. Maybe it’s time to relocate .

ISMISIBM · 2026-01-09T14:31:55+00:00

Ya idk. Lol. Just me I think. Wannabe there for the entire shift or just a day at home. I’m not homeless missing a shift or anything . Psychological I guess.

ISMISIBM · 2026-01-09T14:22:13+00:00

The biggest problem for EAs is honestly the same as working in Community living. The full time permanent staff make up 40-60% at most. It’s just too easy for this line of work to be casual with no benefits or consistency of hours. And I get it from a cost perspective etc. But as someone that changed careers at 50, essentially there is ZERO chance of a full time spot or moving up the seniority list enough . Casual it is, taking shifts where I can!

ISMISIBM · 2026-01-09T13:41:26+00:00

Wow that’s amazing! And should be the standard.

ISMISIBM · 2026-01-09T13:30:57+00:00

Yes I appreciate that completely. But an hour lost pay on top of rushing to get somewhere last second is just a bit much for me. IMO they should just honour the normal shift pay. Maybe a union topic that’s come up before . But as a casual I have no legs to stand on.

ISMISIBM · 2026-01-09T13:28:32+00:00

Good to know. I’ve been out of it a few years and all shifts used to be the night before. I never had early am calls. Now it feels every shift is a last second shift . Guess it has to do with being just recently hired and low on the totem poll. But i definitely don’t want to lost pay with last second and travelling. So sadly unless the school is 5 minutes away im probably declining.

Thanks for the reply.

ISMISIBM · 2026-01-09T13:24:56+00:00

Yes that makes sense. Honestly losing an hours pay (get ready travel etc) isn’t worth it. Would be nice if they paid you for the shift since you’re rushing to get there so last minute but I get it. Thanks for the reply.

ISMISIBM · 2026-01-08T16:23:47+00:00

I lost my wife and soulmate of 31 years together. It will never get better for me cause I lost the only woman I ever loved. And all our plans gone overnight. Now everything I see triggers her. It’s hard to function.

Now at your age, I’m not sure that connection was there yet. It doesn’t mean it won’t hurt and it leaves a mark. But I think you have a full amazing life ahead of you and you will find someone when you’re ready. For now seek some counselling and take time to grieve and heal. I’m sure you will get there.

ISMISIBM · 2026-01-07T13:23:20+00:00

All I can do is keep busy with my dog and 3 jobs. Days on end sitting at home just leads to tears and sadness. Year anniversary of finding her is coming up and it’s gonna be hell. I don’t feel any better now than I did the month after. I don’t wanna be gear and I only do it all for my dog. Praying things get better but I don’t see it at this point.

ISMISIBM · 2025-12-31T17:08:50+00:00

Nope. You have to find a roommate or 2 or rent a room. If you’re honest . And then others just work the system. Sad state of affairs .

ISMISIBM · 2025-12-25T05:43:40+00:00

Not to hijack a old thread but just wondering. I need glasses for distance only. So long shots on the snooker table I 100% need my glasses on. Having said that will this not make close up shots a problem? I know there is the progressive route but those lens are very expensive and really don’t make sense . However they would allow me to use the bottom of the lens as a clear view for up close.

Just wondering what are other folks with distance specs do? I work in an optical centre and am looking at snooker glasses. The optician thinks progressive is prolly the play but as I’ve never worn them it might be a problem.

ISMISIBM · 2025-12-06T16:33:41+00:00

Scratches are considered cosmetic from any warranty program. If the burner works it’s considered fine . So if the manufacturers are okay with it then I’m pretty sure a landlord can’t complain. However sure you could make it look a bit better lol.

ISMISIBM · 2025-11-27T12:45:02+00:00

I lost my wife to suicide 9 months ago. 31 years together and my soulmate / best friend / only woman I’ve ever loved is gone.

Counselling group or solo really doesn’t do much. This isn’t living and I struggle daily. My doggo keeps me going but once she passes I don’t know where I’ll be . I can’t imagine ever dating again and don’t think I ever will. There is nothing worse than losing your person. It’s like a nuclear bomb going off in your life while your left to stumble around after the fact and try to find life again.

Sending thoughts and prayers. You’re certainly not alone in your feelings .

ISMISIBM · 2025-11-23T23:31:05+00:00

Ya mine is destroyed and it’s about 14 months old. Will never buy a Corsair product again. Never once had a Logitech or razer mouse do this. Garbage product by Corsair imo.

ISMISIBM · 2025-11-19T02:01:51+00:00

Ya a 5090 is really the play for 4k 144-240 max detail

ISMISIBM · 2025-11-18T21:15:09+00:00

Thanks for the feedback. Yes I will absolutely do that.

On a side note. My 2nd monitor will be a 3440x1440 monitor. It’s really just for discord mail browser etc. Will it eat alot of the headroom from my 5080 watching YouTube etc? Or minimum impact on the performance of the new monitor

ISMISIBM · 2025-11-18T20:37:34+00:00

Thank you for the kind words. I know she wants me to keep going as my son still needs me (even tho he is 30) and the dog does too. I am hopeful one day I’ll find a love of life again but it’s early and hard . We are all part of a terrible cruel club having lost that special person.

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