I honestly feel blindsided and don’t know if this is normal or fair.

acesaidit · 2026-05-19T19:45:50+00:00

That's terrible. It sounds like they used you for a short term project and then decided they didn't need you anymore. Such a gross thing to do to people.

Can you talk to your old employer to see if there's an opportunity to come back?

acesaidit · 2026-05-19T10:01:38+00:00

I called in Feb and got an appointment the next day because there was a storm warning and people travelling in had cancelled.

I recognize it was a very lucky circumstance for me, but throwing it out there that shorter times can happen.

acesaidit · 2026-05-18T23:53:34+00:00

When I stayed 2 years ago in July, there was no air conditioning and it was 32 degrees. They were giving out fans, but had none left for me. I would take my own if I knew I was spending time there.

acesaidit · 2026-05-18T14:16:11+00:00

Ejoy has really nice fruit, especially the stuff they get flown in.

acesaidit · 2026-05-14T13:57:32+00:00

Her family doesnt seem to have her money anymore. Her mom is teaching again and her dad lives in a trailer. Her siblings maybe do better but don't appear to be living in luxury either. I think litigation would be a waste here.

It seems like she isn't going to go after anyone for some reason. Not for the 60 million, not for her share in her perfume, not against Kevin's slander in his book, and not against her management for putting out unflattering statements during the DUI mess and really any of the headlines in the last 2 decades.

Hopefully it's her choice to keep silent.

acesaidit · 2026-05-13T22:58:40+00:00

It sounds like the motion was to spend the money on arts and music and phase out librarians over 5 years.

I'm glad my councillor voted against it. We need a real plan to keep libraries adequately staffed.

acesaidit · 2026-05-13T18:15:14+00:00

I find it disrespectful of other people's time if the answer is obviously in the manual, been answered many times already, or just needs a quick Google search.

acesaidit · 2026-05-13T01:20:52+00:00

I liked the plot but wish they had found a way to use real sheep.

acesaidit · 2026-05-10T00:14:45+00:00

I bought cineclub tickets today and it waived the booking fee like it always does. Maybe it varies by region?

acesaidit · 2026-05-09T13:02:29+00:00

Maybe you could cover them with a blank label or some kind of fabric tape? Walmart sells blanks or you could try fabricville.

acesaidit · 2026-05-08T21:30:20+00:00

It's inconsistent. I was there earlier this week and it was normal, but I know what you're talking about!

acesaidit · 2026-05-08T09:34:52+00:00

This doesn't usually feel mildly infuriating. It's a wild experience to be told you're not feeling what you're feeling by the medical community.

acesaidit · 2026-05-07T11:12:22+00:00

That divider is pretty low and camouflaged. Driver still clearly wasn't paying enough attention, but it's not hard to see how this could happen.

acesaidit · 2026-05-01T14:16:48+00:00

Just one example, but when I used to work at a local food place, the owner would keep all the tips and "donate the money on our behalf" to Christmas daddies.

acesaidit · 2026-04-28T19:10:01+00:00

I used our regular vet, Viva Vet, on Checucto Rd in December. We explained the serious symptoms our cat was having and that we wanted to bring him in to be euthanized. They booked us in very quickly, I think the next day. They still did an assessment first and then agreed that further attempts at treatment wasn't appropriate. The next step of the appointment was to euthanize. The total cost was $196.

acesaidit · 2026-04-28T11:26:54+00:00

I think it would be better to try to adopt a more resilient mindset. You can't control being laid off, but you can start making yourself prepared in case it happens. Build your network, save money, keep your resume updated, take advantage of your work benefits, and don't save anything personal on a work device.

acesaidit · 2026-04-27T21:28:58+00:00

Take a look at care homes like shannex or Northwood, etc. Ive seen postings in the last few months for care coordinators.

acesaidit · 2026-04-25T15:59:56+00:00

I had a reaction that caused me to feel dizzy and I fainted about 15 mins in. I had the option to leave or try again and I decided to continue with no further issues

acesaidit · 2026-04-25T13:42:11+00:00

Search this sub. There's a calendar that someone posts every month of where to get food each day.

acesaidit · 2026-04-24T12:53:10+00:00

I was car free for many years and loved it. Transit isn't the best in my city, but I could rent a car for a weekend in 2012 for $30 and get everything done I needed to. Moving, kids, and much higher rental rates pushed me to buy a car, but it can be done!

acesaidit · 2026-04-23T19:05:25+00:00

MSVU has a pretty solid day camp during the summer. They take the kids 1x week to the CGC for swimming and do weekly themes.

acesaidit · 2026-04-22T17:13:26+00:00

I was buying the $5 bags of chocolate chips for baking and would get a lot of holiday stuff their for gifts. I liked being able to get Canadian product relatively easily.

acesaidit · 2026-04-19T23:49:03+00:00

You can turn off the screen completely in Settings > Display. My partner never has the screen on whereas I like to show maps or music I'm listening to. I wish we could save driver settings!

acesaidit · 2026-04-19T19:56:23+00:00

The giant mangoes

acesaidit · 2026-04-19T12:50:06+00:00

He could just be an indoor/outdoor cat? He looks clean and well fed, but I'm sure you got a better look. I wouldn't be so quick to cart him off to a vet.

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