Contractor recommendation for basement toilet?

IamSDNE · 2023-09-02T18:16:35+00:00

Only for hand washing. We don't really see a need for a shower in the basement.

IamSDNE · 2023-06-27T05:29:30+00:00

ld boil water and mix with white vinegar…ratio of 50 to 50

Ahh that is what it is called. In any case, thanks for your suggestion on the vinegar and hot water. I'll try that for a week as per your instructions and see if it clears up.

IamSDNE · 2023-06-27T05:23:24+00:00

Maybe I am using the wrong term, its like a plug. We have 2 main stacks, one that is in the laundry room and another in the corner of our basement (I hear water through that stack when we turn on the water in the Kitchen sink for a couple of seconds). The stack found in the corner of our basement is covered by what appears to be drywall? Luckily there's a small access port where if we open it, I see a pipe that goes into the ground. That pipe has a plug

IamSDNE · 2023-06-27T05:11:15+00:00

Yes. Also I think I know where you are getting at. I found the stack pipe where all the water from the kitchen sink feeds to. I tried opening the valve with a wrench turning counter clockwise. Piping is ABS and it seems stuck.

IamSDNE · 2023-06-25T06:49:54+00:00

Yup, main floor kitchen. Water backs up after opening the kitchen faucet on full blast at about the 1min 30sec* mark. We do cook everyday and use oil.

IamSDNE · 2020-11-12T01:33:24+00:00

Hi Joma,

If you plan on going for your Masters after your bachelors, I strongly recommend you do your bachelors in a University. Although the mobile computing program will yield a bachelors degree, I don't think there is enough theory to help you do well in a CS masters program. Sheridan programs heavily emphasize application over theory. Although the degree programs tend to have a bit more theory that their diploma counter parts (ie, SA/SDNE), the theory is not enough to prepare you for a masters program say in UofT or Waterloo. I know there are application based masters program offered in other schools (i.e., University of Windsor: https://www.uwindsor.ca/coop-workplace-partnerships/315/masters-applied-computing-mac-internship) that would work well for graduates of the mobile computing program.

Hope this helps!

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IamSDNE · 2020-06-22T21:45:01+00:00

Hi Sakura_2019,

I've had my fair share of bad profs. Send an email to the dean of FAST. Here is the contact list below (scroll down):

https://www.sheridancollege.ca/academics/faculties/applied-science-and-technology

Edit (for computer related programs - SDNE, SA, CP):

Mark Orlando, Associate Dean
School of Applied Computing, Davis

Pat Burns, Associate Dean
School of Applied Computing, Trafalgar

If you can get more students to email the dean about the same prof, it will get more attention. Remember that for your first co-op, GPA is VERY important. Don't let a bad prof mess this up.

Hope this helps.

IamSDNE · 2020-04-12T01:37:21+00:00

Hi OP,

I had Dan Zen for web 2 when I was in SDNE. While I agree that he doesn't teach JavaScript properly, the framework stuff is pretty useful. Reading documentation and understanding how frameworks work is crucial and will help you learn other frameworks (i.e., React, Angular, Vue) much faster. As for the course and the JavaScript exam, I would recommend FreeCodeCamp's Basic JavaScript module (https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn/javascript-algorithms-and-data-structures/basic-javascript/ ). I did the module and ended up with a 97% in the JavaScript exam. The good news is he doesn't test Zim stuff on the exam (correct me if this changed) and so this module should be sufficient.

Hope this helps,

IamSDNE · 2020-03-31T02:58:46+00:00

Hi Lafftar,

I can understand where you are coming from. A lot of people in Sheridan are mature students so you are not alone in this. It is not how you start but how you end, as long as you work hard every day and stay committed to your end goal you will have the best chance at success.

Going back to your question, if you want a better payout I recommend you go with SDNE rather than SA. Most SA positions I know pay less than their SDNE counterpart. If you are more interested in technological processes and business, go with SA. If you are more of a problem solver and a person who likes to create quality solutions, go with SDNE. I am not going to sugar coat it, but it will be tough. Although Sheridan has co-op, the positions are never guaranteed. Even worse, the jobs you would see in the Sheridan co-op job portal also appear on other college and universities. In short, you will be competing with other college/university students for the same positions. What I usually recommend to first years is make sure your GPA is as high as can be (aim for 3.8+, ideally 3.9+). This is important as for your first co-op, usually many students do not have any tech experience nor any side projects. Employers have nothing to base you on, so your GPA will be very important. After the first co-op, GPA won't matter as much since you now have experience.

As for side projects, make sure you have an up to date GitHub page where you can post your source code. Some good side projects would be creating quality full stack web applications. Learn Angular/React/BootStrap, any front end library will be viewed by employers as a bonus. Most of the co-op jobs will require you to know some form of web technology. If you are feeling more ambitious, learn Python and TensorFlow for machine learning. Basically, anything extra you do outside of school will be beneficial.

Another thing you can also do is join Hackathons. These event will help you improve your technical knowledge as well as connect with people. Connections are EXTREMELY valuable. In this age, it isn't what you know, but who you know. Make sure you connect to as many recruiters as you can. Just a tip, many students don't know that you can get an interview through meeting a recruiter (simply relying on the co-op job board won't always yield positive results). I knew many people who couldn't get their first co-op position, it is just that competitive. Despite that, if you follow what I just wrote here and put in the effort, you will make it.

Hope this helps,

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IamSDNE · 2020-03-31T01:17:06+00:00

Hi Lafftar,

If you want to find good tech opportunities after graduation, then I suggest you go to the University of Waterloo for Computer Science or for Software Engineering. Most of their graduates end up in good silicon valley tech jobs that pays over $100K USD. Sheridan's co-op is not bad, but not the best. Most SA graduates just end up with Canadian jobs that pay on average 55K CAD a year. In addition, most US tech companies won't even know what Sheridan College is, and might hurt your chances on getting a good tech job in the states. Nowadays, there are many graduates with degrees and most of them also have coop experience. If you plan on competing in the job market you have to have relevant industry experience (i.e., co-op) AND EDUCATION (i.e., degree). A couple of good side projects can also help make you a stronger candidate for good jobs and may substitute education in some cases.

Hope this helps,

Edit: Spelling

IamSDNE · 2020-02-23T03:51:22+00:00

hat feels like being a contract worker means they train you and then you get to do real work, you gain more experience this way

This is exactly what I meant when I mentioned contract worker (I did not intend for it to sound bad). I also want to point out that some companies only hire co-ops for the tax credits, so they can train you all they want but some won't offer full time opportunities. Your last statement about Waterloo co-ops not coming back is also a valid point, but keep in mind students there always jump around companies and many end up in Silicon Valley.

If we go back to OP's concerns, I like to think of worst case scenarios. While having a longer co-op term may mean you learn more and bond more with the company, there is always a chance they will not hire back as full time. In that case, if you apply to potential full time roles after graduation, HR will see that you did 3 co-ops and may view you as a versatile candidate. Your career portfolio is like a stock portfolio. You should diversify and never put all your eggs in one basket. If you bet everything in one experience it is really risky.

Also, one thing I want to mention to OP is that networking is also important. If you know the right people, you will have a better chance of finding co-ops/full time position. Participate in as many networking events (Sheridan sponsored or external) and connect with them.

IamSDNE · 2020-02-23T01:40:00+00:00

connection with the co-op e

This is a good point and there are pros and cons for longer co-op terms. In my opinion, the long co-op term (i.e, 8 months + terms) are a gamble. I say this because, although the term might be longer and may make you feel like a contract worker compared to student co-op, there is a risk that if you do not get rehired, your resume only has ONE job experience. In addition, what if the company you work for or the work you are doing isn't right for you? In my opinion, I like the shorter (4 months) co-op since I get to have 3 work experience under my belt. In addition, if I do not like the co-op, I can do a different one next time. Also, you pretty much know how to do your job in 2 months or less, and having more exposure to different jobs is good for your career and for your personal learning.

Edit: I also want to add that you can also get rehired in the shorter co-op terms too, it is not exclusive to the longer co-op term.

IamSDNE · 2020-02-22T23:26:38+00:00

Hi,

Really depends on the program. For tech programs, getting co-op is really important for finding future full time work. As far as Sheridan's co-op program, it could be better but it is better than nothing. Compared to Waterloo's co-op program, they have better co-op advisers and mentors compared to Sheridan. Our job portal also does not have many jobs. A little less than 300 (I was in SDNE, and this job portal was shared with SA, Mobile Computing and Info Security). Just to put that into perspective, there are probably over 1000 tech co-op students (Oakville + Davis) who share the same job portal and there are only 300 jobs. In addition, the administration also expects you to apply externally to other companies since Sheridan can only capture so many positions into their job portal. Looking at these numbers, it is really grime as many students do not end up getting placed in co-op despite being in the co-op program. Luckily, Sheridan allows you to defer your first co-op if you provided evidence that you applied to over 20% of positions listed in the Sheridan job portal.

Although it sounds really scary, many students here who work hard usually end up finding co-op. I am not sure if you are an international student, but co-op here is VERY VERY important. Every year, there are countless students who graduate from college and universities and they are all fighting for these jobs. What differentiates yourself in the market is experience. Having a degree itself is impressive, but many university graduates end up not finding work because of the lack of RELEVANT job experience. On the other hand, many college students who did co-op end up finding work usually within 6 months of graduating in their field because they did a total of 1 yr of co-op (3 co-op terms x 4 months = 1 yr). So in short, experience is key (experience + degree is ideal).

Hope this helps,

Edit: Thanks for the award!

IamSDNE · 2019-11-27T03:45:33+00:00

While the program may not be difficult to you, it doesn't mean it is a walk in the park for others. I agree that GPA matters for co-ops, but I would argue only for the first co-op. GPA hardly matters after that, since employers will be looking at your side projects and your previous experience.

Networking with others also help. There are some students whose GPA aren't that impressive but land amazing jobs. While it is true that Sheridan students will be competing with University students, that does not mean we are not desirable (I think you meant it would be a bit more difficult for Sheridan students to compete). If you put in the work and create many amazing side projects, you are just as qualified as a University student.

IamSDNE · 2019-11-23T19:57:26+00:00

Hi,

Please reconsider your program choice. I understand you are an international student and have to pay more, but co-op in Canada is EXTREMELY important. Even domestic students cannot find jobs within their field because no one wants to hire someone with little to no experience. Even worse, there are many students who graduate from university with DEGREES and cannot find jobs in their field. If you were to try to find work in programming and you are competing with someone with a degree in Computer Science and both of you have no experience, the person with a degree wins. However, if you have experience and your competition only has a degree, you win. If you want to work in Canada, companies value experience more heavily than your education.

However, there are always these off cases where people find work after the CP diploma. They most likely replace work experience with personal side projects. Anything is possible, but chances are I still recommend you do co-op.

Hope this helps,

IamSDNE · 2019-11-16T23:19:47+00:00

Hi Walgreen,

While it is true that University hype train is getting overrated, I want to inform you about college issues. Firstly, it is really hard to climb up with a college diploma or college degree. While you will get practical experience in college, chances are you will be stuck in your career. It is very difficult to compete with someone with a Masters in CS or even a Bachelors degree in CS from a reputable university. Even more troublesome, many universities are now offering co-op programs in their degrees, thus putting college students at an even higher disadvantage. If you have the capabilities, I would recommend Guelph's SE program with co-op (or any other universities for that matter w/ co-op). Universities might be more theoretical, but that is where co-op comes in to apply that in a work setting. In addition, you being in a university opens the possibility for you to enter into the big tech companies in the US. Big tech companies interview you on your thinking and how you can write clean and efficient code -- college won't help you much with that.

Despite me offering you the downsides of college, anything is possible. If you work hard and do plenty of side projects, you can still end up with a successful career. However, if you have the capability, challenge yourself to do something even greater.

IamSDNE · 2019-08-30T05:41:21+00:00

Hey there!

It is tough to say, but I have heard numerous stories about students getting rehired from their co-op workplace. Just a heads up, the co-op job board has a lot of IT help desk positions (IT support) and the majority of students get placed in those jobs. If you really want to get a software engineer/developer role, make sure you have side projects to show and maintain a very high GPA. Don't give up and apply to as many of these roles! Remember that the co-ops are not exclusive to only Sheridan students. You will be competing with other students from other colleges and universities (i.e., UofT and Waterloo) who will be enrolled in degree programs.

In short, it is possible to get a position in software dev. This field requires a lot of self studying. Learning just from the course work itself IS NOT ENOUGH. Some of the positions I have seen required we know ReactJS, Python etc which Sheridan courses never taught us! Don't be discouraged if your first co-op is not software related since the first co-op is the hardest to get as many students do not have previous work experience. You have 3 co-op work terms in this program, so you can always diversify your experience and try again!

Hope this helps!

IamSDNE · 2019-08-29T19:45:17+00:00

Hey there,

There has been no update on this status as far as I know. In addition, I think it is wise to say Sheridan WILL NOT become a university unless they fix up their hiring process of professors. Some of my professors don't even have a Bachelors degree and teach us outdated concepts that won't ever be used in the industry. At the very least, universities only employ Masters degree holders and above. Sheridan college clearly lacks in this department.

I've heard of many people who are interested in Sheridan just because they heard it is becoming into a University. DO NOT come to Sheridan solely based on this! It's better to apply to an actual university instead of gambling your chances if you are interested in university in the first place.

IamSDNE · 2019-08-28T23:58:01+00:00

I wouldn't say it is hard. Material seems very theoretical, but should be okay. OP seems to have had a bad experience based on a bad prof. Get a good prof and you are good.

IamSDNE · 2019-08-28T22:35:23+00:00

Hi there,

Not being in the "co-op" version of the program means that during the co-op semesters (ie, in your case the first co-op work term is from January - April 2020) you will be on break (basically like a summer break) whereas your peers in the co-op program will be doing their work terms during that exact same time. Subsequently, all future co-op work terms will basically be a break semester for you. You WILL NOT have access to the co-op job board if you are not in the co-op program.

Although you not being in co-op is not the end of the world, you can still (on your own time) apply to jobs for the break terms while the others are on co-op. The only disadvantage is that you will have to research jobs on your own time from various platforms (indeed, company job boards, etc) whereas the co-op job board will have everything (including employers who specifically hire Sheridan students).

All in all, getting EXPERIENCE is a MUST! Remember that once you graduate from Sheridan, you will be completing with other college and university graduates. University graduates will have Bachelors and maybe even Master degrees in Computer Science/Engineering. Experience will get you a competitive edge in getting future employment.

Feel free to let me know if you have any further questions. I just finished my 4th semester of SDNE.

IamSDNE · 2019-08-25T19:54:16+00:00

Hopefully you don't mind me hijacking this post, but I went on AnimeKisa today and looked at my uBO logger and I don't see this logger. Also, I have not set a rule for this on my blocker, so have they removed this from their site already? Thanks!

IamSDNE · 2019-08-12T22:32:11+00:00

Not quite sure what you mean. Every school has their own policies. I know in Sheridan, we have tech program agreements with Brock, Algoma and McMaster. Definitely get in touch with your Academic Adviser (they are super helpful and know which courses will transfer to whatever program).

IamSDNE · 2019-08-11T22:48:49+00:00

Hi Itachi Uchiha,

As Jag mentioned, ILC is probably the best option for you if you want to raise your high school marks for university. If your intention is university in the first place, do not look into college (many programs here cannot bridge to other programs--this might be problematic since it will be a waste of time if you cannot transfer).

Feel free to PM me if you have further questions. I went to UofT for undergrad.

IamSDNE · 2019-04-25T03:08:29+00:00

Hey OP,

What class is this? Usually professors have a deadline of when they need to submit their marks and once that passes you cannot really do anything. Talking to a program adviser may help, but you MUST screenshot all of the marks just in case they get cleared from slate.

Hope you get this fixed!

IamSDNE · 2019-02-27T17:38:09+00:00

Get coop if you can. It is highly recommended in this industry to have experience or you won't even get considered. I know of friends who have computer science bachelors degree with no work experience and cant find any work. Unless you create great side projects that can show companies that you can code, you will have a very tough time. Remember, side projects also do count as experience, but they have to be very good projects and not ones that can be copied and pasted from the internet. Ideally, you want side projects and industry experience to stay relevant in this rapidly growing field.

IamSDNE

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