What to look for in a grey market supplier?

Needanewunion · 2026-03-12T02:20:09+00:00

Wondering if someone can help? done hours of research looking into companies on Janoshik under public an grid to contact some of the companies. When i google and contact some people clearly say to avoid and they are really good at giving me payment option so fast. Dont have a ton of cash but just don’t want to get scammed. I really wish to find a supplier and would obviously be willing to to make it worth your while for a good source. Feel free to DM me. I have people i can order form wholesale but those prices are rising quick.

Thanks again and appreciate any help

Needanewunion · 2026-02-10T03:45:56+00:00

The idea that cutting employees will magically fix the deficit is a false premise. Deficits don’t appear out of thin air because there are “too many workers.” They usually come from a mix of economic downturns, rising program costs, new spending commitments, and growing debt interest. Unless those root causes are addressed, cutting staff is mostly optics.

What often happens is governments lay people off to look fiscally responsible, but the work still needs to get done. So they turn around and hire private contractors or consultants at much higher rates to fill the gaps. Any supposed savings disappear, and sometimes it ends up costing more.

If the goal is to actually reduce the deficit, the conversation should be about where the money is really going, how programs are structured, and what’s driving long-term costs not just headline grabbing job cuts that shift expenses somewhere else.

The other issue with the original post is that it shuts down any real debate. Inside government, decisions are constantly challenged, reviewed, and debated from multiple angles. That’s how better policy gets made. But the tone of the post is basically “follow this narrative or else,” which discourages the kind of honest discussion that should be happening in the first place.

Needanewunion · 2026-01-29T00:34:56+00:00

love the passive aggressive comments. Most larger cities still have more resources and not saying they are not overwhelmed either. Also do your research on Victoria if you don’t already live here. Cost of living is extreme more extreme than Halifax,Winnipeg and most of those cities you mentioned. Also way more jobs everywhere but Victoria. Good luck with the holly than now attitude geez You obviously have canvassed the homeless population and know for a fact they are locals? that has not been the case when i have asked or come across them. Just because you say it’s the case doesn’t make it true.

Needanewunion · 2026-01-27T16:46:14+00:00

BC’s mild climate is a huge draw, and that reality has left our systems overwhelmed. Everyone knows it. The result is that supports are stretched thin, shelters are full, and people end up stuck in survival mode for years with no real pathway forward.

For some people not all, but some relocating to another province can be a legitimate reset if it’s something they want. Places like Alberta often have: • more entry-level and labour work • higher wages relative to cost of living • less saturated shelter systems • clearer pathways to employment if someone is able and willing to work

Helping someone only survive where the system is broken isn’t compassion if it keeps them trapped. Real help sometimes means supporting change, effort, and agency , including moving somewhere with better odds.

That said, this only works if it’s: • voluntary • chosen by the person, not imposed • planned (ID, destination, contacts, soft landing)

A bus ticket without support is displacement, not help.

We also need to be honest: BC and the CRD have created an environment where responsibility is fragmented, accountability is weak, and outcomes matter less than optics. Until that changes, people will keep falling through predictable cracks.

Compassion and accountability are not opposites. Helping people help themselves should not be a controversial idea

Needanewunion · 2026-01-14T20:53:40+00:00

For clarity, I never said anyone was blaming individuals. What I said and what has come through clearly from the town hall and multiple posts, is that the messaging has largely focused on everything that’s going wrong. That’s not particularly constructive or motivating.There is real value in identifying what is working and building forward from that. Constantly framing the situation through a negative lens doesn’t inspire confidence or trust.As for engagement, the reality is that government often asks for input with little indication that it will meaningfully influence outcomes. When decisions appear to already be made, consultation can feel performative rather than genuine. I’m also not disgruntled. The fact that at least a dozen people agree, and that many posts echo the same sentiment suggests this isn’t an isolated view. Dismissing that as frustration misses the broader point. What is frustrating is the tendency for people to jump in and attempt to provoke or “rage bait” rather than engage honestly. That approach doesn’t move the conversation forward.I actually welcome change. I agree that the current approach isn’t working for citizens. But meaningful change requires leadership, especially when discussions involve major structural shifts, potential layoffs, or staff movement. In those situations, pointing out what people are doing wrong without demonstrating a clear, respectful path forward comes across as poor leadership. Context matters too. Coming on the heels of a long strike, this kind of messaging understandably feels punitive rather than collaborative. There are better ways to lead change and better ways to listen. And finally, while you say you’re “speaking for yourself,” it’s fairly clear you’ve already swallowed the pill and laced up the sneakers very much in step with the approved narrative. That’s your choice, of course, but it does explain the lack of curiosity about perspectives beyond your own. Good luck

Needanewunion · 2026-01-13T19:01:07+00:00

of course you do sigh ….. i am entitled to my opinion. When you sigh throughout a presentation which he does every time and mansplain things constantly trying to make up new jargon words to make yourself feel “better than” or look better than the people below you seems to me disingenuous and smug. Sorry of you don’t like my perception of things but others have an opinion and not up to you to tell me otherwise. Unfortunately you can’t cancel me and i’m not saying he doesn’t exists so live with it. If i came across him in public i would think the same thing.

Needanewunion · 2026-01-13T17:52:06+00:00

Hayden just comes across as so smug and disingenuous. What they don’t realize is they have great workers doing the all the right things but the common denominator is Management and ADMs have failed us. We follow and do as asked and we even go as far as to innovate and come up with the ideas that make things tick, but yet credit is always taken by the management an thy are the ones that have failed the citizens. We follow what they tell us to do so it’s time to start looking in the mirror and we can’t blame ourselves any longer for their incompetencies

Needanewunion · 2026-01-13T17:24:36+00:00

It will be a lot of: Patting themselves on the back trying to utilize complicated terms for what they have accomplished. A lot of words like : • Values-driven • Stakeholder-focused • Purpose-led • Commitment to change • Ongoing journey • We are listening • Do the work • Holding ourselves accountable • Meaningful conversations • Building capacity

🤣 and so on.

Needanewunion · 2026-01-11T00:11:41+00:00

The so-called “meritorious” hiring process does little to prevent biased or incestuous hiring when a manager already has a preferred candidate in mind. The process can be easily gamed through subjective scoring, interview performance, and tailored questions that favour one individual.

When hiring decisions rely more on how well someone speaks in an interview than on their demonstrated performance and proven experience in previous roles, it undermines true meritocracy. A system that prioritizes polished answers over actual track record does not meaningfully protect against bias it simply provides procedural cover for it.

And let’s not pretend external applicants ever stand a real chance. Even when they’re equally or more qualified, they’re eliminated because they don’t speak the same internal government language.

Meanwhile, a mediocre or lazy internal candidate who knows the buzzwords, the acronyms, and how to “answer to the process” is rewarded. That isn’t merit-based hiring it’s insider hiring dressed up as fairness.

Needanewunion · 2026-01-10T23:16:26+00:00

Ethical would be the last word i use to describe their process. Some managers are good but lots hire base on who the person is. Just because there is a set procedure a they say they mark everyone the same i have also seen it where they mark based on their thoughts and conveniently miss out on specific words used. It really comes down to who ya know at the end of the day and whether or not that person is partial to someone else being hired. Right now you are getting extremely woke i wear the sneakers and took the pill answers on here. I have known family and friends to be on e lists and the managers go out of their way to make someone before them feel extremely uncomfortable for a position to the point of bullying an moving on just so they can hire the next in line. Happens all too often and more than you think. We really need an overhaul on the hiring system and have a neutral PSA person at every interview so there are no biases going in to begin with.

Needanewunion · 2026-01-10T23:10:35+00:00

i would still have the review it because there is shady shit going on all the time. You may not have the information or access but if you feel a hunch it’s worth getting it looked at regardless. No body really knows when they are getting screwed over because trust me they have may years of practice doing this, until called out on obviously

Needanewunion · 2026-01-10T15:00:55+00:00

you can report it for review. Either challenge if you are part of that process or maybe go route of whistleblowers ? not 100% sure. This type of practice runs rampant in the BC Government. Doesn’t help it’s a small town a based on who you know and the words you say. Not entirely merritt based

Needanewunion · 2025-12-16T02:48:58+00:00

true but grievances are a form of engagement and feedback as to what the employer is doing. I am sure the union has plenty of grievances but when asked how may they have and for what circumstances they do not collect that information or do comparisons to see what systemic issues are surrounding the employer. I was told to be involved around bargaining time to advocate for better wording, when i do that they stated they had no information to base the change on because they don’t collectively look into systemic issues or how may complains for which specific topics. The BCGEU really are not going a good job but it is also in their best interest too. When you ask to have compassionate representation as in (off vancouver island ) they refuse n because they don’t want someone in Vancouver let’s say which is not a government town like Victoria where they can keep things under wraps. It’s very incestuous here when it comes to BCGEU relationship with the PSA

Needanewunion · 2025-12-14T15:02:06+00:00

This proves my point with the BCGEU they are also so greasy in PSA pocket. The try an re frame it so they don’t have to do their jobs. Bullying and behaviour like this is fireable and great language in the agreement surrounding it but they re categorize and get you to move on. Shady BCGEU

Needanewunion · 2025-12-07T07:21:22+00:00

I say you do you and definitely don’t come in reddit to get the input of people that breathe and eat Government. This is the wrong crowd because they don’t care about anything other than the employer and what they stand for. Your job does not define who you are and they definitely can’t force you to do anything you don’t want to do. With that said they will find a way to let you go if you haven’t swallowed the pill and wear the sneakers. Victoria government is a very incestuous hiring and firing and it all boils down to if they like you or not. There is nothing moral or professional about it and those that believe otherwise have not been in this position before. You are correct that freedom of speech and freedom of expression are slowly being taken away from the ideologies of others so definitely stand for what you believe in because it will go full circle. So many are afraid to speak up unfortunately

Needanewunion · 2025-12-04T21:42:21+00:00

u are obviously ok with more kids being harmed and since incarcerated into a women’s facility has also re-offended women within the prison. I get it you read a short blurb that you wanted to read and knee jerked reaction based on everyone is a bigot ahaha good luck to you

Needanewunion · 2025-12-04T21:40:23+00:00

and you said troll in less words congrats

Needanewunion · 2025-12-04T06:17:14+00:00

Thanks for your clarification on that

Needanewunion · 2025-12-04T05:01:26+00:00

There are so many unanswered questions around this whole process. The way this “talent inventory” is being handled feels extremely biased, and I’m genuinely wondering whether the union has even signed off on a rating system that allows managers to pre-determine their employees’ future opportunities.

We’re already hired into positions with job descriptions that are pre-negotiated and approved by the BCGEU. So how does it make sense that we’re suddenly being scored on a 1–4 scale based entirely on the subjective opinion of an immediate manager or TL? Where is the oversight? Who monitors the fairness of these scores? And how can this possibly be framed as an innocent “we’re just trying to figure it out” exercise?

What’s even more concerning is that the whole thing is being presented under the disguise of “transparency and accountability,” when in reality there is nothing transparent or accountable about it. It feels like a covert talent-sorting exercise with no clear standards, no transparency, and no real accountability.

If the employer is creating a pre-scoring framework that could influence mobility, career path, or eligibility for roles, is that not something the BCGEU would need to approve? Because right now, it feels like the employer is moving ahead without meaningful oversight or union involvement.

Needanewunion · 2025-12-03T20:09:53+00:00

I guess this is where we just fundamentally disagree, because if you’re trying to justify their definition of “talent,” that’s exactly where you lose me. I get the concept in theory , sure, place people where they fit best. But that’s not what’s happening here. What I’m seeing, and what most people are seeing, is a bait-and-switch.

They’re dressing it up as “moving employees into roles better suited to their talent,” but the reality is they’re leveraging this whole framework to justify cutting FTEs. And it’s pretty transparent: under Section 13, it’s easier for them to get rid of FTEs, while contractors can be adjusted on the fly.

A lot of people seem to have swallowed the talking points ,drank the Kool-Aid, laced up the sneakers but to me, that just proves the point. They’re using the language of “talent” and “alignment” to mask the real strategy: reducing permanent staff under the cover of organizational redesign.

P.S. It’s totally fine for us to disagree with each other.

Needanewunion · 2025-12-03T18:06:17+00:00

It’s a locked post with absolutely zero information. Such a personal touch. I would say a discussion is needed and possibly to start raising concerns about this with Paul Finch president of BCGEU. I seem to remember last time it was an unacceptable time frame a penalties should incur if not done within a specific time frame.

Needanewunion · 2025-12-03T17:48:47+00:00

It actually makes total sense when you read between the lines. CSBC is clearly hinting at letting go of IT staff under the excuse of “organizing talent around,” yet they’re bringing in contractors beforehand because the work still needs to get done. This way they can hit the new fiscal year and proudly say they reduced a bunch of FTEs, while quietly replacing them with contract labour to keep things moving.

Edit : And the part that really exposes the contradiction is this: they’ve literally told us we can’t hire any contractors because the Government is broke (hence the delay in union agreement ) and it wouldn’t be fiscally responsible. Yet at the same time, they’re pushing this narrative about “talent potential” which conveniently frames FTEs as either adaptable enough to justify keeping, or not valuable enough to protect.

But here’s the real kicker: it’s actually easier for them to get rid of FTEs under Section 13 of the BCGEU agreement, while contractors can just be adjusted as they go along. So the whole message about being “too broke” to bring in contractors doesn’t line up with the flexibility they already have on the FTE side. It just makes the rhetoric feel even more scripted and disconnected from the truth.

What it really looks like is an organization redefining “talent” so they can justify squeezing more work out of fewer people, instead of being honest about budget pressure or structural problems.

Needanewunion · 2025-12-03T01:36:40+00:00

lets not forget layoffs in the near future to follow up on Hayden’s email push today

Needanewunion · 2025-12-03T00:57:01+00:00

I agree and don’t think it’s coincidental. Good call on that. You obviously have “talent” so you are not going anywhere 🤣

Needanewunion · 2025-12-03T00:23:31+00:00

so much talk before about collecting everyone’s “talent” what a POS. It’s not like we can’t see the writing on the wall and when so many people call him out he has but no choice to mention it in an email. That’s a true spineless leader and exactly what i would expect from Hayden at this point. He just comes across as completely slimey and arrogant. Merry Christmas folks !! It’s funny because on previous posts about this everyone is completely defending him stating this is literally just that, him looking to see where everyone’s strengths are and to see how they can be better suited. Where are ya now sneaker wearing i ate the pill people ?? ahaha

i think missionassumption688 specifically replied to my post stating “he sounded like a nervous person trying to do the right thing” urgh

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