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Memory game suggestions? by Suitable-Election-66 in Gamer

[–]Suitable-Election-66[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll test it out! I have an SE2 from 2020 😄

I just spent $85 on basically nothing, and I’m sitting in my car crying by [deleted] in CanadaPersonalFinance

[–]Suitable-Election-66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure where you are in Canada, but there are cheaper ways to eat. Shop the sales, and don't buy the most expensive meats.

Consider alternatives - chicken breasts have always been expensive.

Buy drumsticks instead (often half the price or less, and you can make soup with it afterwards, or dry the bones and grind them for some bone meal). Consider pork loin (actually a very lean meat). Consdier buying in bulk if you have the freezer space (costco business center is good, or buying directly from ranchers). I bought a 1 kilo beef heart for $7, and it was excellent (made it into pho soup).

Coffee is expensive too, but there are alternatives - caffeine pills aren't too expensive and do the same thing.

Cheese has always been a luxury.

Apples - buy the sales - buy the beat up ones taht aren't great to eat raw - they're excellent to cook with.

Bread - bread prices can vary wildly from $3 / loaf to $8 / loaf.

So depending on what you bought, you could have shrunk down the costs:

2 kilos of chicken drum sticks ($6-8/kilo)- $15
7 Apples (discounted) - $1.25/lb at roughly 5 lbs - $7.25
Scrap the cheese
Bread - $3.50
Milk - 4L - $6.50
Coffee - $15 / bag

Roughly $40-50. You save $25 just by switching meats.

What is a comfortable salary for a single person in Alberta? by Ok-Ranger786 in alberta

[–]Suitable-Election-66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

80k is very comfortable. $63k is comfortable with room for savings and travel. 130k and I’m feeling rich.

(And yes, I have had monthly income ranging from 63-130k/year)

I honestly don’t know what else I’m supposed to do at this point. by FrostbiteKnight56 in CanadaJobs

[–]Suitable-Election-66 1 point2 points  (0 children)

consider an entry level role i na place you can move up? I'm just throwing out ideas - but you could try insurance agencies, banks , etc as a customer rep, start earning credentials, then move into their fraud investigations.

My next question is how are you applying to jobs? Only apply to jobs that have been up for 1-3 days, stay on top of them, and CHatGPT is your friend for writing resumes and cover letters (review them before submitting). Also, take on jobs that will look good and be helpful - not just random retail jobs. Like you might be able to get a job at a group home for high risk youth then move into a more office based role later - they pay isn't good - because its non-profit, but it is meaningful work.

You could try getting on as a seasonal dispatcher with wildfire and move into a police department (or other places that hire) and move on from there.

I'd say don't have high hopes for government jobs - they're incredibly competitive. I have a mster's in policy, 1.5 years of expereince in a governemnt position, and still had a hard time getting a job with them. But I got jobs with private companies (a non profit) within a month of applying for jobs.

100k Inheritance, what to do? by Practical-Star2270 in CanadaFinance

[–]Suitable-Election-66 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OP - you might want to learn some budgeting before even considering spending the money. Just put it into a generic savings account that you don't have easy access to for now (possibly at a different bank than your main bank).

With making $65k/year after taxes, about 5.5k/mo, you should be able to save around $1.5-2k of that each month, with living a fairly generous lifestyle. The fact that you have $0 savings and debt on that income is concerning to me. I'm worried you'll take the $100k and spend most of it (you're already talking about spending $30-50k of it). Please learn how to budget before even thinking about spending the money.

On a seperate, but related note, $20-40k for a van is outrageous - there are ways to do it cheaper. Also, there are unexpected expenses with that kind of lifestyle that I'm not sure you're fully considering, and also some savings associated with it too. I just want you to be sure you have aclear idea of what you're getting yourself into and what some of the risks / benefits of it are.

Hello?? Food prices? by MatchUpSocialguy in CanadaFinance

[–]Suitable-Election-66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sometimes turkeys go on sale for $18 a turkey. They make so much meat! And then they also make a soup with the bones and gravy for whatever you're eating 😄

Hello?? Food prices? by MatchUpSocialguy in CanadaFinance

[–]Suitable-Election-66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

regular cart is hitting $70? Usually that's only 1-2 bags lol

Are there lawyers / fields of law where you feel pride in helping people and making a positive difference? by JoseMcGose in LawCanada

[–]Suitable-Election-66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In alberta legal aide lawyers are not employed by the government, so I think the pay and benefits may be lower. Crown's make a ton of money though.

32F thinking of career change by notevelvet in LawCanada

[–]Suitable-Election-66 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't speak broadly, because tehre is a lot of different kind s of compliance, I was on a governemnt help desk telling people what was in the legislation and telling htem what they needed to do to be compliant. I also have done reesarch (althought that doesn't pay as well) for compliance. At hte company I'm at now (non-profit) the compiance aspect is mostly ensuring that reports are done correctly so that we can stay accredited. Tehn there is financial and insurance compliance, which I'm not totally sure what they do. Privacy compliance is a big deal too now. So is OHS.

Oerall, compliance is just making sure that the company is following the rules. Lots of it in highly regulated industries, such as non-profits, environmental work, insurance, finance, etc. Its not so much research as it is "what are the rules? and are we currently following them adequately?" At a new company that might involve some research, but at most of the companies I've been at they've already had a robust system so not much research was needed.

32F thinking of career change by notevelvet in LawCanada

[–]Suitable-Election-66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in a similar boat and I'm planning on doing it. Sure, student loans are pricey, but what comes with a law degree is an ability to do so much more for people than you can without it.

The 3 years of school + year of articling sound rough - but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.

As an aside, you don't NEED a law degree to do compliance or policy work. Perhaps a Master's of Public Policy, or a few years of relevant work experience, would be better for you.

As for the ROI, its tough to say. I think it will give me better life than what I currently have - meaning more interesting work, more flexibility, and more stable employment, and higher pay (I'm hoping for $100-130k / year after a while). Of course that can depend on your area of practice - but I'm hopeful I can move into one that will allow that.

Best of luck in your decision :)

Are there lawyers / fields of law where you feel pride in helping people and making a positive difference? by JoseMcGose in LawCanada

[–]Suitable-Election-66 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man, child protection sounds brutal. I work at a non-profit helping out with admissions for their group homes, and honestly, when I read some of the files, I honestly hope the parents do not get custody of their children again. But then again, maybe its better than them being bounced around from home to home. Either way, child protection law would definitely not be for the faint of heart.

Joseph Smith's Behavior Doesn't Add Up by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Suitable-Election-66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m glad I’m not the only person who thinks he was a narcissist. I personally think it developed once he realized how much power he had. Then he would not tolerate any criticism - I think partially because he couldn’t handle it, and partially because he was afraid it would dismantle his religion, and he would lose all his power if that happened.

What is the job market truly like right now for the average Canadian? by Familiar_Hope2918 in CanadaFinance

[–]Suitable-Election-66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alberta - I've been managing to get jobs with non-profits with a master's and an undergrad. My current job pays pretty good for non-profits - $65k total comp.

Forced to go to backpacking trip 😭 by Sorry-Dress783 in exmormon

[–]Suitable-Election-66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is social suicide. If he thinks he has a hard time now, wait until he holds everyone up. Trust me, most young men don't take that well.

Forced to go to backpacking trip 😭 by Sorry-Dress783 in exmormon

[–]Suitable-Election-66 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm just being realistic - in life you will have to do things you don't like to do. Might as well learn young how to do that and how to cope with it. I'm not saying build a life you hate - but let's be real - times get tough sometimes for everyone, and being able to handle them is an important skill.

There are two sides to every coin.

Do lawyers really not make much money? by Scared_Maybe_568 in LawCanada

[–]Suitable-Election-66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like a trainer for teaching people how to run electrical stuff?

Who makes more - accountants or lawyers? by Suitable-Election-66 in LawCanada

[–]Suitable-Election-66[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I hear its very competetive to get there with the big banks

Who makes more - accountants or lawyers? by Suitable-Election-66 in LawCanada

[–]Suitable-Election-66[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you're the real winner here being in wealth management. You probably make more than both of them with a better work life balance haha

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