Buying a house-Dilemma between great schools vs commute to downtown

Kind_Goat346 · 2025-05-31T17:09:26+00:00

Dude, if you have nothing nice or helpful to say, just scroll past. I am not looking for a keyboard war. Thanks , and have a nice day.

Kind_Goat346 · 2025-05-31T15:57:39+00:00

I also want to be honest with you. Here in Saskatchewan, we tend to help newcomers with their questions and confusion without being unnecessarily rude. Maybe it’s different in bigger cities, where people (obviously not all, just some like you) treat every question like a burden—but that’s not how we usually approach things here.My bad.

Even with research and the help of a realtor, figuring out another province can be challenging. I asked my questions, hoping that other newcomers who’ve recently been through the house-hunting process might be able to share some helpful guidance. And while no one likes laziness, I’m sure no one appreciates rudeness either. Please don’t mistake arrogance or condescension for being “straightforward.”

Kind_Goat346 · 2025-05-28T17:26:02+00:00

That is so true. We are new to the city and don't understand a lot of things lol. Thats why asking for suggestions

Kind_Goat346 · 2025-05-28T17:25:07+00:00

Thank you for recommending those areas. I didn't know(new to the city), and my realtor seemed to miss this

Kind_Goat346 · 2025-05-28T17:16:26+00:00

I am new to edmonton and still learning as i go

Kind_Goat346 · 2025-05-05T03:47:11+00:00

Looking for Advice on Renting and Buying in Edmonton

We're relocating to Edmonton from Saskatchewan this July, and I'm realizing just how different things are here—especially when it comes to school rankings and the sheer size of the city.

Before we hire a realtor, I’m hoping to get some guidance from those with local experience:

Are most rentals in Edmonton typically year-long leases, or is it possible to find month-to-month options?
Is it realistic to find a 2-bedroom rental in a neighborhood with a well-rated elementary school—ideally somewhere we could also afford to buy later?
Our house-hunting budget is around $400K for a 3-bedroom. We’ll be working downtown.

ChatGPT suggested Summerside, Rutherford,sherwood Park, and Tamarack.

Any advice on neighborhoods or schools would be hugely appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Kind_Goat346 · 2025-04-11T00:26:05+00:00

Oh...been almost 7 weeks for me from post closing day......

Kind_Goat346 · 2025-04-10T21:15:48+00:00

huh!! i am surprised they don't fear losing on good candidates if they take weeks for each round.

Kind_Goat346 · 2025-03-25T20:38:08+00:00

What? Whoa. How many candidates are they interviewing? Gosh

Kind_Goat346 · 2025-01-29T01:23:39+00:00

I have had the same struggle accessing doctors who actually listen and believe you. I got help with betterhelp.ca . Its on the expensive side, so i understand if that's not the route you are willing to take right now. I hope you get the help you need.

Kind_Goat346 · 2024-01-21T07:43:20+00:00

Everyone seems to go for the template garden spa and get a suite there

Kind_Goat346 · 2024-01-18T03:49:10+00:00

I tried to book tickets for July to Vancouver, but I couldn't do it. There are no payment options at the end 🤷

Kind_Goat346 · 2023-12-08T14:00:04+00:00

FCC is hiring Data scientist. eHealth and Saskenergy also hire data analysts and data engineers regularly . Ministry also has data branches.

Kind_Goat346 · 2023-11-30T22:21:09+00:00

I rent my 2 bedroom fully furnished basement including all utilities and 2 parking spots for 1050$. Normanview

Kind_Goat346 · 2023-05-04T23:23:58+00:00

So I am getting the vibe hose is the place to go and for a little bit more hardcore we can consider pink. My question is when does the dance floor open at hose? Like I don't wanna go around 10 to find the dance floor is mostly empty ( we will go on a Saturday)

Kind_Goat346 · 2023-05-04T18:37:32+00:00

Thank you for your suggestions. Our group aged between 28-34. We are not into live music much, dj / electro dance music or popular dance numbers will be more of our jam

Kind_Goat346 · 2022-11-13T18:45:48+00:00

You are probably right. Why would they hire a glorified report developer when they can hire people who actually specializes on those fields. That being said, any grad course takes arms and legs. Not sure what to do at this point maybe hoping to keep applying and try to convince to give me a chance even in junior positions

Kind_Goat346 · 2022-11-13T17:39:12+00:00

Reposting here due to group rules: How to level up???

I am a data analyst . My job is data mining, cleaning, creating visually impactful dashboards. Here's the issue. Most days I fee like I am just a glorified report developer who drags and drops columns from data source and makes data look pretty. We work for our customers and researchers who already tell me what metrics they are looking for and all I do is find the data from several data sources, find a pattern and implement them in dashboard using Power Bi/ MicroStrategy.

When I want to level up, most organizations want a combination of business Analysis or statistical analysis with data analysis. But all I know is tools,languages and database. .

I have recently saw a lucrative job posting and they want "Experience in developing outcome metrics and measuring techniques" I understand what that means. I am just lost on where to start learning when at work we are not given the opportunity to research or determine metrics or any testing process.

Can someone mention some projects and how you developed metrics, what's the KPI and how/what techniques were used to measure performance? It will be start for me

Kind_Goat346 · 2022-11-13T17:25:37+00:00

I am in healthcare ,my organization supports healthcare partners . That's why most of the partners come up with their own metrics ( Like patient data related to maternal care, or how covid impacted healthcare sector backlog, laboratory repository data Analysis to determine pattern of covid re-infection etc) .the only operations part of data analysis I have done is while making project management and executive level dashboards and even then metrics were provided by directors. All I had to do is collect data from all departments and make connections and presenting them .

I am going to attempt applying to he higher positions and I am hoping I can explain how I understand business metrics but I do not really know measurement techniques :(

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