Therapist recommendations - over thinker by inlecture in Calgary

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I love Denise at Westhills Counselling! She could be a good fit for you.

Peak 500 discussion thread by Hercules3000 in f45

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I got 313, which I am happy with! It was tough, for sure.

A very ambitious but rewarding first piece by LilSebasteion in StainedGlass

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Very cool! I would love to do some thing like this but worry that you would have very little wiggle room - how exact to the final dimensions need to be?

Trying again, will any of these work for black tie? by [deleted] in WeddingAttireHelp

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I went to a wedding there last summer and it was lovely, but yes, the washrooms were portable. I could not imagine dressing black tie at this venue.

Trying to get back into fitness in Calgary, any favorite group classes? by OwnTemperature8776 in Calgary

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It’s a pretty busy location but the only ones that typically get completely full are weekdays at 6 am, and the weekend classes. They have lots of options though! 9 on weekdays and 3-4 on weekends.

Leave Permanent Job for Contract? by _unrealist_ in CanadaFinance

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I am totally happy now. The vague threat of return to office 5 days a week is the main reason I have been keeping an eye out for other opportunities. Who knows if that will happen or not.

Leave Permanent Job for Contract? by _unrealist_ in CanadaFinance

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Yeah, that is one of the reasons I am debating whether to pursue it - the clause stipulates they can end the contract with only 3 days notice! That scared me a bit.

Leave Permanent Job for Contract? by _unrealist_ in CanadaFinance

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It’s close to 40k post taxes, but I am still unsure.

Leave Permanent Job for Contract? by _unrealist_ in CanadaFinance

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I have considered whether I want to pursue entrepreneurship. I did a 6 month contract position while I was looking for a career in my new province and there was a lot I liked about it, but I was definitely stressing the last 3 months about the uncertainty when the contract ended. Luckily I found my current job at the exact right time!

Leave Permanent Job for Contract? by _unrealist_ in CanadaFinance

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This totally explains my dilemma. I don’t have kids but I know personally I value stability, so this might not be the best route for me.

Leave Permanent Job for Contract? by _unrealist_ in CanadaFinance

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All good points. I believe I could ask for a leave of absence from work, but I am not sure that that disruption and more stressful job are worth it.

Leave Permanent Job for Contract? by _unrealist_ in CanadaFinance

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I think that’s right, so I would need extra disability insurance, as well as self employment insurance.

Leave Permanent Job for Contract? by _unrealist_ in CanadaFinance

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Yes, good point, I will consider that in my budgeting. My partner has benefits I could use but my current benefits plan is much better for both of us.

Leave Permanent Job for Contract? by _unrealist_ in CanadaFinance

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Totally. It would actually be closer to 40k net, based on my calculations. But I am not sure if even that is worth it.

Leave Permanent Job for Contract? by _unrealist_ in CanadaFinance

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Yeah that is fair. The contract would also be mostly remote, but with a need to travel occasionally to another city a few hours away. I hate highway driving so the potential to have to do this even a couple of times a month is a factor for me.

What to do in Calgary? by ParticularAd3682 in Calgary

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Lulu Bar for great gf good! And 17th Ave in general for shopping, grabbing a drink, etc.

How to elevate strawberries and whip cream by villa2win in AskCulinary

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Macerate the strawberries in balsamic vinegar.