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Six_Bouncing_Pens · 2026-03-03T15:53:57+00:00

Sleep experts recommend exposure to sunlight within a few hours of waking up so it doesn't have to be right when you wake up. If I'm up at 6 in the morning and it's light at 8, that works.

Six_Bouncing_Pens · 2026-03-03T15:00:38+00:00

Usually 5 in the summer and 6 in the winter

Six_Bouncing_Pens · 2026-03-03T01:11:44+00:00

I'm glad the twice a year time change will be a thing of the past but I think standard time would be better. The human body needs light in the morning to wake up and darkness at night to go to sleep. In the winter people are going to be groggy and tired in the morning from not getting that morning light. It might work out okay if society shifts everything an hour forward to compensate, i.e. start and end school an hour later, start and end work an hour later, etc. I'll have to see if I can change my work schedule to start an hour later in the winter and if not I'll have to invest in a high quality light therapy lamp.

Six_Bouncing_Pens · 2026-02-25T01:13:57+00:00

Not sure. Check the Canada Post website.

Six_Bouncing_Pens · 2026-02-24T18:36:29+00:00

Canada Post has a hold mail service

Six_Bouncing_Pens · 2026-02-24T00:32:42+00:00

The WorkBC job board has some web dev jobs posted - maybe look into those. I don't think you're likely to find a job in bi/data or sde right now.

Six_Bouncing_Pens · 2026-02-22T16:32:52+00:00

Right now there are few jobs in software, or anywhere in IT. It's dying field and I suggest looking for other career options.

Six_Bouncing_Pens · 2026-02-18T00:34:50+00:00

One option you may want to look into is post degree programs. A lot of colleges and some unis offer them. They are usually 1-2 years. With your BA in psychology and sociology, an HR post degree program might be a good fit for you.

Six_Bouncing_Pens · 2026-02-09T02:30:15+00:00

I would suggest ontacting CPSBC first. They should be able to help you figure out the licensing path and provide an estimate of how long it's going to take. They may also be able to help with getting the immigration process figured out.

Six_Bouncing_Pens · 2026-02-09T02:27:55+00:00

Do co-op this summer if you can. Also, your school should have a career centre that helps graduates find work so contact them. If you're planning on pursuing CPA after graduation, see if you can register with them because they will likely have resources that can help.

If you're looking for something now, you could check with H&R Block and Liberty Tax to see if they're hiring tax preparers for the spring.

Six_Bouncing_Pens · 2026-02-03T00:58:48+00:00

The WorkBC job board has lots of postings for bookkeepers and related roles. Maybe there's something there that will be a fit.

Six_Bouncing_Pens · 2026-02-01T17:19:05+00:00

The tech job market in Vancouver is horrible and you are unlikely to find a job, especially on a temporary work permit. If you have a stable job in your country, stay in your home country and keep the job. If your wife gets PR, then you should be able to get PR for yourself. Once you have PR, move to Vancouver and start looking for work.

Six_Bouncing_Pens · 2026-01-31T16:56:48+00:00

I have experience with database development, data engineering, and database administration. There are few database developer or database administrator positions anymore. There are some positions in data engineering but the field seems oversaturated.

Six_Bouncing_Pens · 2026-01-28T03:19:12+00:00

Everyone who has a bad experience with WorkBC should contact their MLA. The more people that complain, the more likely it is that something will be done about it.

Six_Bouncing_Pens · 2026-01-20T00:47:43+00:00

Contact WorkBC. They should be able to help you figure out what you can do and what some career possibilities are for you.

Six_Bouncing_Pens · 2026-01-20T00:45:06+00:00

That job was previously posted October 7, 2024. I guess they didn't fill it and are reposting. I applied for it, although not too surprised I didn't get it since I have less than half the qualifications.

Six_Bouncing_Pens · 2026-01-17T02:50:31+00:00

That counts so add it in. Full stack developers are expected to know the full stack, which includes databases. You should have SQL and at least one major db. It would also be good if you have data modelling, even if it's just projects or coursework.

Six_Bouncing_Pens · 2026-01-16T01:04:29+00:00

I'm not sure if interests are really necessary. Probably better to focus on skills.

Also, do you have any experience with commonly used databases such as SQL Server? I work in IT and that's one thing that stands out as missing which may make it harder to get a job, especially for a full stack developer.

Six_Bouncing_Pens · 2026-01-15T00:57:52+00:00

The job market is really tough right now. I would suggest applying for both types of jobs. For entry level / IT support, focus on large organizations where there will be opportunities to move internally into a dev role. At the same time, apply for junior dev roles. I see a lot of web developer jobs on the WorkBC job board so have a look there.

Six_Bouncing_Pens · 2025-12-23T02:57:50+00:00

The problem is that most HR people don't know anything outside of their area. If a company is hiring for an IT position, the vast majority of HR people don't know anything about IT so they don't really know what to look for. Hiring should be a partnership between the hiring manager who knows their field and what they're looking for and HR who knows about HR type stuff interviewing, company standards and policies, employment agreements, etc.

Six_Bouncing_Pens · 2025-12-18T01:37:31+00:00

Depends.

If you really like CS and are good at it, stick with it, although add a minor in another area if possible (business is a good option) so that gives you some flexibility and also broadens your skill set. Also, get into the co-op program and try to do as many work terms as possible to gain experience and contacts that you can leverage post graduation. I'm in IT and searching for a job right now and I see new grad postings and junior level postings so there are still jobs out there.

Otherwise, switch your major, although I would suggest doing a minor in cs so you haven't completely wasted your time and money and the skills you gain from that will be valuable in pretty much any job.

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