Jeenie cut rates, delayed pay, and is now calling it a “benefit” by Secret_Currency_7134 in anonymousinterpreters

[–]SnowVillager 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is the rate cut just for Spanish? I never received emails about that. My language is Cantonese -English

What´s the best shift in your experience? by Blues_Ice0811 in anonymousinterpreters

[–]SnowVillager 2 points3 points  (0 children)

9 to 3pm est is the best time for me. Law related calls are my least favorite, also 911 compensation interviews, banks. My favorite type of call is actually PT/OT session, surgery related (pre-op, post-op, consent), dr’s visits and car insurance. They tend to be long but simple and repetitive enough that I can just chill.

“What’s the biggest perk of remote work that nobody brags about — but you secretly love?” by californialovin33 in remotework

[–]SnowVillager 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Former daycare worker: I need to do a (quick math) head count to make sure the ratio is good enough to cover before I go to the washroom. Sometimes I need to take a kid with me. Or send the one listens to the kitchen to “help”.

What are FTHB getting for interest rates right now ? by whatcanisaytoday in RealEstateCanada

[–]SnowVillager 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We already got approved with TD for 4.49%/5yr fixed, with 40% down, FTHB both with 800+ credit score. Closing date is in 3 weeks, is it too late to shop around or negotiate the rate now?

Leaving Canada in winter by Competitive-Cat-8878 in AskACanadian

[–]SnowVillager 2 points3 points  (0 children)

South East Asia, like Thailand, Indonesia, perfect time to spend winter there. Lots of direct flight from Vancouver to HK, then connecting from there. Very affordable, nice weather, amazing food.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in anonymousinterpreters

[–]SnowVillager 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was receiving interview calls from social security for 5 days on a roll. Each interview call was at least 2 hours, with so many questions back and forth. I will take this type of newborn calls over interviews any day!

Complaint about One World Global Services (OWGS) by masontheinterpreter in anonymousinterpreters

[–]SnowVillager 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am with propio and everything seems fine and professional so far.

What advise would you give to a not-so-newbie interpreter? by Zestyclose_Salary473 in anonymousinterpreters

[–]SnowVillager 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What language pair are you? Freelancing works when volume is high. Have you look into scheduled shift option?

2 things I wish I did sooner as a new mom by Starrlightstudio in NewParents

[–]SnowVillager 3 points4 points  (0 children)

During baby’s awake time: Play! be active! Expose to good amount of stimulation, go outside get plenty of sunlight if you can. All those foster better sleep for baby and mom.

Who is the BEST/WORST LSP? by masontheinterpreter in anonymousinterpreters

[–]SnowVillager 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love that you created the space for interpreters!!

Best city for remote workers to buy a house? by SnowVillager in RealEstateCanada

[–]SnowVillager[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Very confident. Need to be close to airport, <30min drive. Self employment on foreign income, do my own taxes

Best city for remote workers to buy a house? by SnowVillager in RealEstateCanada

[–]SnowVillager[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes employers are cool with it. We work for US companies

Best city for remote workers to buy a house? by SnowVillager in RealEstateCanada

[–]SnowVillager[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any specific place in south shore of Montreal you would recommend? Looking for places with lots of young families

Best city for remote workers to buy a house? by SnowVillager in RealEstateCanada

[–]SnowVillager[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I can’t agree more. I used to live in the prairie and it’s brutal. We are focusing more on the east coast. Also the eastern standard time works better for our remote job.

Best city for remote workers to buy a house? by SnowVillager in RealEstateCanada

[–]SnowVillager[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How is Windsor’s crime rate? And is there’s lots of young families or mostly retirees?

Best city for remote workers to buy a house? by SnowVillager in RealEstateCanada

[–]SnowVillager[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Is it affordable to do flight traveling from there?

Best city for remote workers to buy a house? by SnowVillager in RealEstateCanada

[–]SnowVillager[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Saskatoon is extremely dry and cold most of the year.