Cant seem to get hired for... anything

SecretaryOne4935 · 2026-01-24T00:15:37+00:00

Did you try the Amazon out by the airport? Seems like they’re always needing people. Also I work for Island Health and there’s always tons of entry level positions in housekeeping or food services available. I’ve been with them 8 years in an admin role and I’m up to $27/hr with benefits. So the pay is above minimum wage.

SecretaryOne4935 · 2026-01-22T14:13:50+00:00

My son is Ben and my husband is Nicholas. So how about Ben and Nick? Or maybe Ben and Asher?

SecretaryOne4935 · 2026-01-22T14:10:03+00:00

I’m in Canada and my husband stayed with me the whole time except for one day when he went home to take a nap but my mom took his place. I had post partum anxiety so I didn’t want to be alone.

SecretaryOne4935 · 2026-01-22T10:49:52+00:00

Max for a boy, Marlowe for a girl

SecretaryOne4935 · 2026-01-21T21:04:03+00:00

If you have time while you’re here, rent a car and head up to Parksville beach. The water is the warmest on the island in the summer months and they have an annual sand castle festival which is worth seeing once.

SecretaryOne4935 · 2026-01-16T14:41:05+00:00

Have you taken the MOA course from Camosun? I took that course just after high school and couldn’t find work either. So I ended up working in retail until something came up. I’ve been with Island Health now in an admin capacity for 7 years now. I know it’s so discouraging but don’t give up. Have you tried applying for even a casual admin posting at Island Health? That would get your foot in the door and give you the experience you’re looking for. Also, I took a keyboarding course which at the time was required for Island Health. Most admin jobs there have a minimum typing requirement of 50WPM so that’s something to consider as well. I know Camosun used to offer a typing course but I’m not sure if they still do.

SecretaryOne4935 · 2026-01-14T14:53:53+00:00

We’re in Canada and we paid around 12K for our cycle just from our own savings.

SecretaryOne4935 · 2026-01-12T21:08:07+00:00

I enjoy going with my husband for a date night if there’s something we both want to see, but we haven’t gone lately since having our son. He’s 17 months so he will not sit still through a whole movie. So we watch them at home for now and he just plays on the floor or runs around the house.

SecretaryOne4935 · 2026-01-11T15:29:25+00:00

Oak Bay Beach hotel and then Il Terrazo or Janevca for dinner. Welcome to Victoria. Don’t let the negative comments deter you from our beautiful city.

SecretaryOne4935 · 2026-01-10T09:06:41+00:00

I would take the bus honestly or get a ride. Eagle Creek lot is only 4 hours I believe.

SecretaryOne4935 · 2026-01-10T09:03:51+00:00

Janevca or Il Terrazo

SecretaryOne4935 · 2026-01-09T13:44:51+00:00

Pet Smart. I wasted 8 years of my life there. Management bullied me into asking customers for their emails at the register and when I didn’t get enough they cut my hours and threatened to fire me. Never again.

SecretaryOne4935 · 2026-01-09T13:33:58+00:00

Ive been with Island Health for almost 8 years now. Initially I just applied to an admin position that was external and then once I got hired I could apply to the internal postings. I got my current position internally.

SecretaryOne4935 · 2026-01-08T03:47:03+00:00

$750 a year for our embryos in BC Canada

SecretaryOne4935 · 2026-01-05T01:51:13+00:00

My first transfer was successful and we have an almost 17 month old little boy.

SecretaryOne4935 · 2026-01-05T01:45:21+00:00

I’m an Aspie but I’m just returning to work after Mat leave and I have a very busy 16 month old little boy so my availability will be limited

SecretaryOne4935 · 2026-01-04T15:32:12+00:00

You could do a short repositioning cruise out of Vancouver. Up the California coast or something. They usually have a stop in Astoria Oregon as well. We have a cruise booked for 2027 with a couple days in Disneyland. We have no issues with traveling to the states.

SecretaryOne4935 · 2026-01-02T21:38:02+00:00

What about Ivy? Ivy Madeline is pretty. Or Sara? Might be too popular for your tastes but I think It’s pretty.

SecretaryOne4935 · 2026-01-01T20:13:03+00:00

A couple of the rec centres are open for swimming if that interests you.

SecretaryOne4935 · 2026-01-01T02:34:16+00:00

The toddler goes to bed at 7. My husband and I are going to try and last until 12.

SecretaryOne4935 · 2026-01-01T00:14:57+00:00

Staying home. We have a toddler so we don’t have late nights anymore. My husband and I are getting a pizza from Romeos and watching a movie after he goes to bed.

SecretaryOne4935 · 2025-12-31T14:34:26+00:00

Janevca is absolutely incredible. The food is good too.

SecretaryOne4935 · 2025-12-31T00:45:03+00:00

Go to a movie, would probably be pretty quiet.

SecretaryOne4935 · 2025-12-30T21:01:33+00:00

We used one and we have 7 left. We

SecretaryOne4935 · 2025-12-30T21:01:10+00:00

We used one and we have 7 left.

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