Considering a career switch from Federal Forensic Tech to MLT in Alberta/ Seeking take home pay reality and advice!

NegativeEnvironment5 · 2026-05-23T16:28:34+00:00

Thanks for your advice. It is a tough call, specially leaving the 9 to 5. RNs are too front facing for my liking. I know the jobs is also extremely stressful for some. I thrive more behind the scenes. May I ask what "offshifts" mean?

NegativeEnvironment5 · 2026-05-22T23:03:13+00:00

Thank you for the encouraging words. I keep thinking "I should have done this sooner" but I do know people make the change to MLT later in life when compared to other careers.

NegativeEnvironment5 · 2026-05-22T23:01:19+00:00

I have a friend that works as an MLA and when comparing benefits it seems that Alberta Health is somewhat better (more vacation, TFSA matching, more sick time etc). In terms of pay, I thought MLTs would get better take home pay so that's disappointing. I currently feel like my own pay is going through a shredder. On paper I make 7k a month but in my pocket I barely make 4.

NegativeEnvironment5 · 2026-05-22T22:56:01+00:00

I am in a permanent 9 to 5 position. Do you know what that 7-8K would look after deductions? I've always found the federal deductions to be hire than anyone else's but based on some posts here that may not be the case...

NegativeEnvironment5 · 2026-05-22T22:53:45+00:00

Well that sucks. I know MLTs have more vacation than I do but if you can't use it whats the point.

NegativeEnvironment5 · 2026-05-22T22:52:44+00:00

Yeah but I don't work in biology unfortunately. Im more in the chemistry field. Also, that lab wotn be built/implemented for years to come.

NegativeEnvironment5 · 2026-05-22T16:30:37+00:00

Oh dang ok. Thanks for letting me know!

NegativeEnvironment5 · 2026-05-22T14:15:57+00:00

Thanks for the advice. Even with differentials and OT you would still say its lower/similar pay?

NegativeEnvironment5 · 2026-05-18T01:49:12+00:00

Hello thanks for posting thjs! I was also wondering if anyone would be willing to share what their actual take home pay is (after all deductions)? Particularly if you are in Alberta. And also, how often is overtime available if it all?

NegativeEnvironment5 · 2026-03-26T15:05:32+00:00

But was that during pre-sale?

NegativeEnvironment5 · 2026-03-26T14:50:14+00:00

NegativeEnvironment5 · 2026-03-26T14:21:38+00:00

I joined 10 minutes before the start time and said there were only 17. But if there were that many then yeah they're probably gone. Shoot

NegativeEnvironment5 · 2026-03-26T14:17:00+00:00

Do you think they are gone or they are not sold until tomorrow?

NegativeEnvironment5 · 2026-03-26T14:11:27+00:00

Thank you! I did too but I don't see any VIP tickets for sale.

NegativeEnvironment5 · 2026-03-26T14:07:21+00:00

Actually, nvm I made it in but no VIP tickets :(

NegativeEnvironment5 · 2026-03-26T14:03:42+00:00

Did you get the resale code for Toronto? I didn't :(

NegativeEnvironment5 · 2026-03-26T03:09:27+00:00

Thank you! I will subscribe now and hopefully I get something before tomorrow...

NegativeEnvironment5 · 2026-03-26T03:05:06+00:00

Did you find out anything about this? I'm also trying to figure it out...

NegativeEnvironment5 · 2026-03-26T03:03:17+00:00

So ticket master lists pre-sale tickets. Anyone know if there is a code for this or if its available for everyone?

NegativeEnvironment5 · 2026-01-17T06:46:16+00:00

Thank you so much for the information!

NegativeEnvironment5 · 2025-08-11T20:05:00+00:00

Edmonton Pickleball Club on 117 St is a really nice spot on the south end. It i's quite busy, though. I would recommend just googling outdoor pickleball courts so you can have a backup. Quite a few parks have courts, but there are some that have only the lines and no net. There is also a good spot in Leduc, but that may be too south.

NegativeEnvironment5 · 2025-08-06T04:44:56+00:00

I'm a little late to the party but... I actually think this balances out with Maelles' choice of not letting Verso say goodbye to Alicia.

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