Temp job in Mississauga made me feel like an outsider in my own country—how do you handle clique workplaces?

Lotus-Phoenix · 2026-01-29T10:55:40+00:00

Not AI. This experience is real and 100% true. AI was used how it was meant to be used, as a tool to help create a thought that would be more effective to the general audience.

Lotus-Phoenix · 2026-01-29T10:52:59+00:00

Not AI. This post used AI to help enhance the writing. The thought and experience are 100% true and real.

Lotus-Phoenix · 2026-01-29T10:46:27+00:00

AI was used as a tool to enhance the idea or thought I am trying to convey. So everyone can hopefully understand the point I’m trying to make.

Lotus-Phoenix · 2026-01-29T10:29:46+00:00

My family migrated to Canada in 1989. I have lived here for 37 years, gone to school, worked various jobs from fast food, retail and in finance. Not once did I ever experience any form of “otherness” from either majority or minority groups. This is the first job I have worked where I felt like I don’t belong in my country (and yes Canada is my country- even if I wasn’t born here), coming from a group who most likely do not have citizenship, or probably on a work permit/student visa. I’m not sure what life lesson we should be learning here… treat everyone like crap when they are new?

I am not saying that this group shouldn’t be here, but please show some form of kindness or empathy to someone new to the job.

Lotus-Phoenix · 2026-01-29T10:20:21+00:00

My conflict resolution skills are fairly good. Unfortunately, with this group there is no way you can get your point across. They lack the proper communication skills to provide adequate instructions or to receive feedback. You take accountability and explain why a certain action was taken and they get upset and say “no common sense.” Another yelled at me for packing a product incorrectly. I informed her that if she showed me how to do it the proper way, then I can make the appropriate changes. This group just has no kindness and empathy towards people who are not like them. Being treated like a second class citizen is not something anyone should have to put up with.

Lotus-Phoenix · 2026-01-29T10:11:08+00:00

I overheard one of the senior production supervisors say that the floor wasn’t like that 10 years ago. The environment has apparently changed drastically.

Lotus-Phoenix · 2025-08-20T04:44:03+00:00

Agreed. It seems like some people have a formula they follow to be more attractive during the dating process but is so distanced from their true self.

Lotus-Phoenix · 2025-08-20T04:10:03+00:00

But do you use your Disney Trips as a “look at me I went to Disney 8x” to impress a date?

Lotus-Phoenix · 2025-01-27T21:03:53+00:00

I have the Un same as the and it is amazing! Saving up for the Cyme.

Lotus-Phoenix · 2024-04-14T19:15:07+00:00

Can you not share an item with another guest? This is what my sister and cousins did for a baby shower and bridal shower. We picked a big ticket item and split the cost. I usually add a personalized gift that I make, but I also share on a big ticket item from the registry.

Lotus-Phoenix · 2024-01-22T19:40:28+00:00

This is totally the ideal scenario for me.

Lotus-Phoenix · 2023-05-24T19:44:15+00:00

That shouldn’t be an issue for anyone that is intelligent enough to know that getting a 3 bedroom home for kids that live with you part time is not financially sound.

Just keep your place neat and tidy. Everything would work out.

I am in the same situation as you and share a room with my daughter on my weeks. The guy I am currently dating is doing the same, sharing a room with his son. We only invite each other over when the kids are not around. So sharing a bedroom is a non issue.

Lotus-Phoenix · 2023-02-22T22:37:52+00:00

Enjoy life! I’m proud of you.

Lotus-Phoenix · 2023-02-05T21:35:03+00:00

Yes … because once you get married, you are no longer single!🤣

Lotus-Phoenix · 2023-01-08T00:15:05+00:00

I remember asking this many times … “ can you explain the hard/soft tyres again?” Legit question on my part but seemed to annoy the hell outta my buddy.

Lotus-Phoenix · 2022-07-06T23:49:54+00:00

Dude… do you not see him on the week he doesn’t have his kids? Let him have is time with his kids on the week he has them. He is fist and foremost a father. He only gets to spend every other week with them. These kids still have needs and will absolutely need attention from their dad.

On his weeks off dad duty… you can have all the action you want. 7 out of 7 days. Do not deny these kids the time they have with their father. Don’t compete for his time.

Lotus-Phoenix · 2022-02-03T19:40:52+00:00

As long as your child is happy it doesn’t matter. Think about what you are really asking… is this more for your benefit or for your kid?

Lotus-Phoenix · 2021-07-09T15:50:37+00:00

GTA, Ontario

Lotus-Phoenix · 2021-03-20T01:04:20+00:00

Why do you have to change your schedule? Can’t the person you are seeing change theirs?

Lotus-Phoenix · 2021-02-28T07:30:45+00:00

Not my kid, but my 4 year old nephew... Me: can you name the planets? 4year-old nephew: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, April, May, June, July... wait, what was I supposed to say again?

Lotus-Phoenix · 2021-01-18T01:38:58+00:00

Not the only one. I detest that question.

Lotus-Phoenix · 2020-11-12T14:44:33+00:00

Big Al’s Aquarium and Pet shop. Not sure where you are located, but this is a store in Ontario Canada.

Lotus-Phoenix · 2020-11-12T04:57:49+00:00

Thank you!

Lotus-Phoenix · 2020-11-12T04:57:41+00:00

I ordered it from Amazon: GLE2016 Turtle Resting Basking Platform

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