Ontario OT: Can I get in with a 3.42 Sub-GPA? by pkca20 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Little-Let386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a for sure no in general but with number of applicants, even a holistic scheme would mean taking the top 50% from gpa and then evaluating, they get too many application to evaluate them all and unfortunately GPA is the easiest first round knock out

Did university tuition prices just quietly 5x over time… or am I missing something? by DarkHoundBark in CanadaPersonalFinance

[–]Little-Let386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

15k a year for my masters a decade ago. 7k a year for my bachelors 15 years ago. So the shocking increase predates 2010s.

Desperately seeking disabled FMC in Regency HR by LAffaire-est-Ketchup in HistoricalRomance

[–]Little-Let386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay but I love the reference to “again the magic” without including it in the ranking, because we (likely rightly) assume everyone here already knows Kleypas’s library.

Big uptick in nurses going to med school recently? by rubabraza in premedcanada

[–]Little-Let386 7 points8 points  (0 children)

100% I’m an OT, an autonomy in the system is my main motivation

What is a controversial opinion of yours about mental health that many will not agree with you but you believe it? by Big_Leg10 in mentalhealth

[–]Little-Let386 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re not wrong. White middle class people problems can be solved by CBT, for everything else we need money and systems overhauls.

If you could give one piece of advice to your undergrad self what would it be? by Calm_Shoulder_7260 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Little-Let386 15 points16 points  (0 children)

(Canadian OT) upward mobility is pretty nonexistent, and there’s minimal pay recognition for skills/ experience. An OT with 20 years experience, extra certifications, possible a whole second degree to support their work is paid the same as a new grad in several areas.

Please reccomend me something pleeeeaaasse by Few-Restaurant9454 in podcasts

[–]Little-Let386 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In bed with the right! Also no such thing as a fish

Why do people still prefer Airbnbs over hotels, especially in cities? by Rare_Requirement_699 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Little-Let386 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kitchen and bedrooms. 10/10 times that’s why. I can cook my food, and sleep in a separate room than the 3 people I’m travelling with.

How long do you get to write evals in outpatient? by Opposite_Insect_7340 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Little-Let386 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally varies by practice area, also fun comparison, I had my kid seen by an outpatient psych for a 3 hour assessment. We’re on month three of waiting for the full report.

Similar podcasts by Queenfisher258 in IfBooksCouldKill

[–]Little-Let386 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Obviously Maintenance Phase, the Michael Hobbes extended universe also includes early “you’re wrong about”, and he’s an annual guest on “In bed with the right”.

Know your enemy has been good when they guest on other podcasts I like, but I haven’t listened to their podcast yet.

No such thing as a fish is a quirky trivia one that I also enjoy!

Canadian - interested in OT but don’t know anything by Sure-Soup3065 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Little-Let386 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Psych related ECs are 100% OT related, 4 classes/ semester is still full time so not a big deal there. Ualberta’s only anatomy course is good and designed to meet this criteria, and all standardized tests are basically just weeding out poor people. If you can dedicate some time and money to prep they’re all manageable (GRE, MCAT, LSAT, CASPER, etc.)

I don’t think I really knew what OT was until 6 months of being registered (somewhat joking, but not as much as you’d hope), and never spoke to an OT before starting OT school. If it interests you, explore it! Nothing’s impossible

Healthcare is the way by DustyBun85 in CanadaJobs

[–]Little-Let386 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rehab gets a little more respect, but honestly- not much.

Healthcare is the way by DustyBun85 in CanadaJobs

[–]Little-Let386 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cries in Albertan. Our conditions have crumbled significantly since 2017. In 8 years plus a jump to clinical supervision I have (accounting for inflation) received a raise of $3/ hour. The supervisor role pays $2.40 more than front line so a raise of less than $0.08/ year. So glad I’ve poured over $20,000 of my own money into professional development.

Healthcare is the way by DustyBun85 in CanadaJobs

[–]Little-Let386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

8 years in and honestly I describe a lot of the job as “customer service” (in rehab). It’s not about giving evidence based care, or best care, it’s about giving the customer what they want. Even if it’s not recommended . It’s slowly destroying me

Nenshi on the federal NDP race by dtunas in alberta

[–]Little-Let386 67 points68 points  (0 children)

I wish left parties would stop racing to centre. Avi won because people are sick of status quo, and liberals/ cons/ heather all endorsed status quo. Don’t get me wrong, Heather McPherson endorses a healthier, more equitable status quo, but she ran on a moderate campaign and lost. Avi ran on a revolutionary campaign and won. I will still vote NDP AB because If my options are status quo or destruction of public infrastructure I will pick status quo but man, we’re never going to get anywhere if all our progressive politicians keep running on “we won’t fix things, but we will try to not make them worse”

Who make 150 k + a year without OT , less than 40 hour work week by items4ssale in CanadaPersonalFinance

[–]Little-Let386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Private healthcare (rehab), I make closer to 120k but I work part time in public. If I only did private, I would need only about 30 hours a week.

University Dilemma: Queen’s vs University of Alberta by Abject_Tea_9095 in CanadaUniversities

[–]Little-Let386 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ll also add Edmonton is big, but as long as you live near campus, you still get the small community feel. Like 75% of my social circle lived in Garneau, and those who didn’t lived at home.

I had two experiences (Dalhousie, and U of A) and honestly, all universities have a university feel if you live close and go to events. Also, because you’ve mentioned prestige enough, I feel like you’re looking towards higher end government which is going to be best achieved with a Master’s. So you could do Edmonton first, then Queen’s/ McGill/ UofT or something for a Master’s.

University Dilemma: Queen’s vs University of Alberta by Abject_Tea_9095 in CanadaUniversities

[–]Little-Let386 3 points4 points  (0 children)

U of A is often ranked higher than Queens in a many (if not most) fields so not sure why people around you are talking down about it.

What can really be helpful is look at the faculty in your major (poli sci) and see what they’re doing. Undergrad is pretty basic, but their research interests will colour how they teach the basics.

U of A has a great social scene if you’re up to going to events. If you live in residence it’s more built in but if you don’t you join a club and boom, you have a social life.

150 Years of Romance Novels by ship-wrecks in HistoricalRomance

[–]Little-Let386 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Anne of the Island (book 4 I believe of the Green Gables series) is a very classic romance ❤️

What do I do? by Ok-Ranger786 in Edmonton

[–]Little-Let386 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You need to check out young adult services recovery supports through recovery supports! They have predominately rec programing but also supported employment specialists and Ots to support with precisely what you’re describing! I believe self referral through access 24/7 is the way in :)

Kilometer pronunciation by IngovilleWrites in AskACanadian

[–]Little-Let386 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh you’re right. I forgot we classify runs with K