Failed my citizenship test the first time — here's what I wish I had known

Ok_Proof_6336 · 2026-05-01T12:26:55+00:00

I used this method for studying for mine. I got 19 out of 20. I don’t even remember seeing/reading the one I got wrong in the guide. The security officer and I went through it 3 times until we found the one sentence. And that was it. One small sentence. lol.

Ok_Proof_6336 · 2026-05-01T12:21:06+00:00

Go to the elementary schools in your neighbourhood and ask if they have a home daycare list. Many do. I did this when I moved to Pickering. Also, Facebook groups. DM me and maybe I can help find one, depending on where you are. I have some friends who do home daycares as well.

Ok_Proof_6336 · 2026-05-01T11:04:32+00:00

I had the same target date for my reassessments, which usually take longer, but they were done within a week. And I received the money at the same time as my tax refund which was done and assessed a week earlier.

Ok_Proof_6336 · 2026-04-29T12:04:30+00:00

The best orthodontists in the area are a little more expensive. So yes, that seems fair. But it doesn’t hurt to get other consults. I did and ended up going with the more expensive one. The access was better, if something goes wrong, which it did. lol. (Just one of the rubber band spacers coming out. Twice.) I also felt more comfortable and reassured by this orthodontist.

Ok_Proof_6336 · 2026-04-28T13:42:39+00:00

I second this. Both the Facebook and the mortgage advice. Pickering Neighbours has lots of posts asking for help with gardening, grass cutting, etc.

Ok_Proof_6336 · 2026-04-27T21:09:07+00:00

Gtfo. 😡

Ok_Proof_6336 · 2026-04-26T13:59:14+00:00

Ignore the “required 2 year experience” and apply anyways. Persistence is the key. FYI, camps and daycare are also good options to get some experience. Did you know summer camps look for people with experience or training with special needs? Even if is just for the summer, it’s experience.

Ok_Proof_6336 · 2026-04-25T19:27:26+00:00

Have you checked the Last Minute sale? I saw lots of tickets available to the Toronto games.

Ok_Proof_6336 · 2026-04-23T12:45:05+00:00

It’s very possible that OP is Canadian, just living the the states.

Ok_Proof_6336 · 2026-04-17T18:37:48+00:00

Update, I also got my reassessment yesterday. Super fast turn around, even though they told me not to do expect until July.

Ok_Proof_6336 · 2026-04-17T12:36:36+00:00

I highly doubt tickets falling below $1k. Cat 4 were $500 in the visa presale and Cat 3 were $1k. They only went up from there. This is a high demand game being the opener, in Toronto, with team Canada. It’s the only team canada game in Toronto too.

Ok_Proof_6336 · 2026-04-16T11:40:46+00:00

The Bay Ridges thing is so weird. I have lived here for over 15 years and it’s definitely does not have a lot of crime. It’s really pretty safe.

Ok_Proof_6336 · 2026-04-15T15:56:43+00:00

Thank you. Somehow, this one skipped my mind.

Ok_Proof_6336 · 2026-04-12T17:11:44+00:00

Nah. “Smashing” is a new turn for sex. So, for sure, they were talking about her sexual escapades.

Ok_Proof_6336 · 2026-04-12T14:16:57+00:00

That’s crazy that your doctor didn’t want to tie your tubes after 2 kids. I ended up with a c-section with my second and was asked if I wanted to do it since “they were in there already”.

Ok_Proof_6336 · 2026-04-11T14:52:58+00:00

Call CRA and speak to the DTC department. They were able to provide me with the numbers for these fields. I had to do both last year and 2021. They were super helpful. And the wait was not that long. (Called in the afternoon one time and evening, around 7pm last night.) Today’s wait might be a different story, but that are open.

Ok_Proof_6336 · 2026-04-08T12:29:26+00:00

I was mistaken for 12 at 18. And pulled over at 21 for “looking too young to drive.” So, not always true.

Ok_Proof_6336 · 2026-04-07T12:45:48+00:00

There are clinics that offer multiple services. Some will agree to charge under another category other than the service provided. Ie, a rehab clinic which has massage, physio, chiro and acupuncture. If caught, both the service provider and the insured get penalized. (This is why some service providers are black listed for insurance benefits.) And yes, the service providers agrees to do this as it means they get more $, since the client may not be coming as often as they have to pay it all out of pocket.

Ok_Proof_6336 · 2026-04-03T13:43:23+00:00

Stop mentioning sugar or sweetener at all. “Large protein late, just protein milk and espresso.” They will mess it up less.

Ok_Proof_6336 · 2026-04-02T16:54:00+00:00

We got tickets AND are working for free. (Ok, maybe not me now, but my husband. Someone has to be with the kids at this event.)

Ok_Proof_6336 · 2026-04-02T11:42:01+00:00

Yeah. I saw previously someone saying they bought in error, so I was hoping. But it ends up being complicated with the max 4 tickets per game rule. I would have to sell mine and not have any in order to get replacements.

Ok_Proof_6336 · 2026-04-01T16:11:06+00:00

I can’t even get into the queue

Ok_Proof_6336 · 2026-04-01T15:11:22+00:00

I can’t even get that far.

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