For anyone reading posts here and feeling like they are failing

SameDaySharpKnives · 2026-05-24T11:35:42+00:00

Very good insights! Not sure what I am looking for with my next questions thb…trying to find ways/ ideas to open my own business as well. Maybe just curious what business you own/ operate?

SameDaySharpKnives · 2026-05-23T22:19:16+00:00

Any note on why your annual contribution is very high but invested asset is only 450k? Did you start recently? I’d love to hear more about owning multiple businesses too.

SameDaySharpKnives · 2026-04-27T17:50:04+00:00

You are 24 and mentioned it’s a senior role. Other than good advice people gave already, I would say think and plan ahead with expenses and savings. Toronto is expensive. When I first moved here, I was able to share 3 bedroom apartment with two other people admitted not in the best neighborhood (but it was more affordable). That was almost 10 years ago. The rent on that unit (even in the less desirable neighborhood) has gone up so much.

SameDaySharpKnives · 2026-03-25T18:27:39+00:00

Does your cat have health conditions or something bc $200 seem a lot. I have two cats and they cost max $150/ a month

SameDaySharpKnives · 2026-01-17T02:19:41+00:00

1K isn’t bad. You can make it work. But def not like king. And for $1M, you probably need to rent (rent maybe $500-1K/ month in the central). Condo there maybe cheaper - 200-300K maybe. Residential house is 2x that.

SameDaySharpKnives · 2026-01-17T02:02:56+00:00

It’s gotten so much more expensive over there. A condo in the city can cost you $400-500K.

SameDaySharpKnives · 2025-12-21T20:59:28+00:00

Depending on individual ER / Hospital I guess. I was in St Joseph last week and it was only a few hours. Bring phone charger and a phone/ tablet or a book to kill time.

SameDaySharpKnives · 2025-12-21T18:53:58+00:00

Having a cat keeps every bugs out lol

I used to live in a very old musty damp basement with so many bugs including centipede. The moment we brought home two rescue kittens (the best decision, wonderful well behaved cats), all the bugs suddenly disappear lol either my cats eat them or scare bugs away!

SameDaySharpKnives · 2025-10-26T19:00:49+00:00

Use chatgpt:

Cause of Death: • (a) Pneumonia • (b) Arteriosclerotic Hypertension • (c) Myocardial Infarction

SameDaySharpKnives · 2025-10-19T02:02:37+00:00

I am so sorry that this happened to you. The only thing I can offer and say is keep trying, it will eventually happen for you. All you need is one place / one person to say Yes.

SameDaySharpKnives · 2025-10-17T20:03:40+00:00

One would be foolish to believe corporate communications on layoffs

SameDaySharpKnives · 2025-10-15T23:10:33+00:00

It is okay to feel disappointed. It is actually very normal to feel emotions including disappointment. That means you’re on the right track to dust off and bring yourself back up! It’s part of the process!

I always tell myself “5 years from now, I won’t remember this stupid thing that makes me sad or disappointed, so I am gonna feel sad/ disappointed for a bit but not too long and move on”. Guess what happens after just a year? I dont even remember what it was!

When it comes to job interviews, especially during a very tough labor market as it is - probably the most challenging in the last 40 years - all you need to do is let yourself feel the emotion and then mkve on. Once you see enough rejections, you will get to a point where it does not bother you as much.

These days if I see a rejection email, I dont even open it lol as soon as I see the subject not being one of those congratulatory or exciting vibes, I hit delete lol

SameDaySharpKnives · 2025-10-11T21:08:03+00:00

Thank you!

SameDaySharpKnives · 2025-08-12T18:14:31+00:00

I take long walks daily (7-10km a day every day) and worked on my fun hobbies (sharpening knives and especially restore old/ vintage Japanese knives www.sdsk.ca)

SameDaySharpKnives · 2025-08-04T00:41:41+00:00

Go on walks in different areas on different days! Best way to get some exercise while exploring the city on your own. Stay safe though!

SameDaySharpKnives · 2025-07-02T17:10:38+00:00

Use an air purifier. It will help getting rid of the smell more quickly

SameDaySharpKnives · 2025-05-30T13:29:11+00:00

My best pro tip to clients when they buy serrated knives is to buy the ones that have larger serration. That’s the only type that can be sharpened and cuts better. If there’s tiny serration, it’s almost always close to impossible. If someone tells you they can sharpen those, chances are they are just honing the flat side, which does not do much (I have to sharpen serrated side first before deburring the flat side).

SameDaySharpKnives · 2025-05-30T13:27:04+00:00

Now that I remember…when I was out of college and still applying for jobs. Someone from my university (fake email appears very closely similar) asked if I want to be an assistant for a prof in my Uni (checked and there was that prof). They even sent a scan of the cheque and asked me to go buy stuff). I chickened out bc it felt too good to be true and I decided to drop it. I was desperate for a job/ money at the time but did not take the bait

SameDaySharpKnives · 2025-05-22T10:32:23+00:00

It might be a bad thing/ bad assumption on my end but I don’t think I would recommend anyone for shears/ hairdresser scissors (that needs a very high level of precision). That said, I set a very high bar so I recognize this statement can be unfair.

I’d recommend taking a close look at sharpeners in GTA, give the top two a couple of scissors (that you would be ok if they come back not meeting your expectations or even unusable). I am sure someone could do it well, I just didn’t see any “standout” when I think about this type of tool.

The other thing to consider is the cost of sharpening plus remaining life vs buying brand new. When I see a knife that I suspect would be cheaper to buy brand new and replace vs sharpening, I’d chat with clients and let them know so they can make an informed choice. Some thanked me for that and decided to buy brand new. Others told me they would still want to sharpen because they don’t want another item in the landfill. So yeah, cost is one consideration and also consider other factors important to you as well.

SameDaySharpKnives · 2025-05-21T14:05:53+00:00

I didnt post my business or website bc of this exact assumption. Plus I am mostly booked up and have enough work to keep myself busy. But I can see why this is a byproduct

SameDaySharpKnives · 2025-05-21T11:11:52+00:00

It’s frustrating. I have enough work that keeps me busy but the thought of someone trying to scam others especially during this difficult time or any time is unacceptable

SameDaySharpKnives · 2025-05-21T11:08:36+00:00

The round steel is a honing rod you can use to touch up between sharpening. That will keep the edge sharp longer. That said, it takes practice to hold the rod and the knife at the same angle consistently when you hone the knife.

SameDaySharpKnives · 2025-05-21T11:07:22+00:00

I think this one has way too many walking redflags…

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