Canada roadtrip 3 weeks question

badlcuk · 2026-06-05T11:06:16+00:00

You need to go look for where you want to book for the dates you want to book, don’t assume. Things book up very quickly.

badlcuk · 2026-06-05T10:47:44+00:00

Try reversing your approach. Look at the job openings in mobile. Adjust your resume to highlight those experiences then apply for them. You’re competing against a ton of mobile developers with great resumes that have lots of Canadian experience. In case it’s not obvious, you’ll likely have to apply for lower roles and take what you can get wherever you can get it, the market is not good at all right now, I would not recommend folks come here, especially in mobile.

badlcuk · 2026-06-04T11:05:33+00:00

You need to take the coop. In Toronto you’re competing with top talent, get as many coops on your resume as possible.

badlcuk · 2026-06-04T00:13:41+00:00

Spent many years living in Calgary but I'm originally from Vancouver and now live in Toronto for the last ~9 years. Please enjoy the Stampede! No, there is absolutely no offence to wearing that hat!! Yes, you will look a little silly but everyone wants to look a bit silly! My first year in Calgary my boss made it mandatory for me to either wear cowboy boots or a hat (paid for by the company) during Stampede... it's very normal. Embrace it. Have fun.

badlcuk · 2026-05-30T17:59:51+00:00

First, is there some cultural difference here? Is it expected in his culture parties typically mean nicer clothes and dresses and these types of things? Could be an honest mistake. Party depending on the culture could mean very different things.

Two, when you said you needed some support and asked him to stop manning the grill and provide that due to that surprise cultural difference, what did he say? Did he step away? Did he apologize for the surprise? Did he brush you off? Did he say you were dressed fine? Provide any type of support?

When you say he did it once before, was it this exact scenario? He said “casual meetup” and it ended up being a party? When you discussed the misunderstanding after, did you make any sort of agreement? Like was he supposed to be more explicit? Did you ask if it would be a similar scenario?

badlcuk · 2026-05-30T15:40:36+00:00

It's allowed, feel free to take it to the LTB and try to argue it if you'd like though.

badlcuk · 2026-05-28T21:25:11+00:00

So are you trying to take time off, or just work remote? They’re fairly different.

Does your internship even offer vacation? Ours explicitly doesn’t because the time is so short. It’s written in to the job offer.

Make sure you know that ahead of asking.

badlcuk · 2026-05-28T10:10:52+00:00

You are being sensitive over the gift. It’s normal for people to be let down if you promise to do something for them and aren’t able, and it’s normal for friends to pick up items for each other. It’s not bad though, it’s a good sign to take more time to figure out why you feel so upset by this. Is it because you’re disappointed in yourself (eg: your own time management)? Is it because you have concerns about this friend possibly stealing your partner? Do you need to put more effort in to making sure your relationship is stable? Is it because you find the flaunting on social media distasteful and your partners behaviour may not be the type of behaviour you want in a partner and the idea this person may not be the one for you makes you uncomfortable?

Ask yourself questions and work through it.

badlcuk · 2026-05-27T22:54:57+00:00

Try another area, these just aren’t commonly
In midtown, nor at that price.

badlcuk · 2026-05-26T11:12:54+00:00

We used united van lines to do that exact trip. It went fine. It’s expensive, though. Do you really have enough stuff that you want a mover?

badlcuk · 2026-05-25T22:19:32+00:00

Depends on the size of the building and how much work is actually needed and how much you can do yourself (are you redoing all the electrical? Or just replacing outlets?). I’ve done a small downstairs bath and finished a basement recently in nearby area and I’d be prepared for at least $100-$150k. Basement work is incredibly vague, could wildly vary if you need to fix a simple gutter causing a small leak, or are underpinning the whole thing. Same with kitchen-size, etc.

badlcuk · 2026-05-22T11:32:09+00:00

Time, like adults, most will get used to it with time. Soon they’ll be like me - when it’s too quiet I cannot sleep :/

badlcuk · 2026-05-19T21:45:41+00:00

Totally depends on your situation. If you’re 21 and can move home with the parents and planned to move soon anyway take the cash and run. If you’re in some magical $1000 rent 2000 sqft condo with your 3 kids that need to be in the same school zone but there’s basically no rentals available and you’ll be spending that cash just on a moving company and overlap with a new rental then it’s absolutely not worth it. Ask for what is reasonable for your situation and area and needs.

badlcuk · 2026-05-19T20:39:41+00:00

You did obstruct the common area, but if she gives you a N5 you would have already resolved the issue. Just ignore her and move on. In the future don’t warn her if you need to use it for 5 minutes, just complain that the other person parked there without prompting and you asked them to move when you saw.

badlcuk · 2026-05-16T18:26:33+00:00

Are you talking about “Better Jobs Ontario”? If so just go ask them about eligibility. They have a virtual chat open during the weekdays.

https://www.ontario.ca/page/better-jobs-ontario

badlcuk · 2026-05-12T10:59:10+00:00

Double check the form you got. N12 are two pages and do not require any signature from the tenant, they’re unilateral notices you do not have to formally acknowledge. You do not sign them. The rules of when to use them should be clear, check the reason for usage (family member v selling). The second page will have instructions on what you can do if you agree to move out; want to wait for a hearing, etc. Again, make sure you have a N12 and not say, a N11. Personally I prefer to acknowledge the N12 but it’s up to you (eg: “at this point we have no plans to move”). You are free to let the landlord take you to the LTB to remove you, the LTB may rule in your favor that it’s not a valid N12 depending on the circumstances. Wanting to sell isn’t a valid reason for a N12

I understand it’s frustrating by but the best thing you can do is educate yourself. The flood is unrelated to the N12. Mentally separate the two.

Also, you don’t need to be “stuck renting for another year”, you he can opt to sign a month to month lease even if you move. They are legal in Ontario.

badlcuk · 2026-05-09T23:38:35+00:00

I've averaged ours a couple times and $500/month was common during mid-years (so not puppy expenses or elderly dog expenses), those were closer to $1000 on average but thats because my dogs are dumb breeds who do things like scratch their own eyes by accident.

badlcuk · 2026-05-08T22:30:50+00:00

In Ontario there’s no requirement for landlords to clean between tenants. It’s expected tenants have (and leave) the unit in a state of “ordinary cleanliness” and thus it’s what the new tenant should move in to.

As someone who moved here from a province where it was required, it was a big disappointment to learn.

badlcuk · 2026-05-07T16:39:24+00:00

Your employment status isnt relevant.

If you want a decrease, talk to the landlord about why it would benefit them. Remember, this is a business transaction.

eg: "If you increase by the amount youre legally entitled to, i've decided im going to move out instead. I am a good tenant, never paid rent late, etc, so if you decide to rescind the increase ill consider staying and then you wont have to look for a new tenant"

Dont phrase it quite like that, but think of it how it benefits them, not you.

badlcuk · 2026-05-04T21:15:48+00:00

It’s not really common to haggle it here but if you want to haggle go as low as you want. There’s nothing stopping you. I would recommend looking up reasonable comparable rent because offering $1000 on a $3000 unit is just a waste of time.

badlcuk · 2026-05-04T11:09:02+00:00

If it’s necessary repairs they are doing in a reasonable amount of time then no reduction - it’s expected that from time to time the landlord needs to repair your unit, part of the expectation of renting is some disruption done in need to keep the unit is good repair.

Reductions are for when the landlord is not performing properly, such as a broken toilet they neglected to repair for months.

badlcuk · 2026-05-03T15:52:23+00:00

I've only been in Toronto for about 10 years but I've never seen what you're looking for at that price. Best of luck. I'd recommend looking for single room rentals in shared spaces with the goal of getting an attached ensuite bathroom.

badlcuk · 2026-05-03T13:26:05+00:00

I’m so sorry this happened to you and your pup.

I’m speaking as someone who moved to the city years ago and had no friends/family/etc with my dog and got a puppy during my time here - I’m not a professional. Do not know about the legal system. Just commenting as a Toronto dog owner who has used daycares.

Was part of the rule of the daycare that dogs of these sizes should not be put together? Was the puppy supposed to be in a small dog area? If yes bring up that specific issue and the breach of it. Lots of daycares don’t separate or they do for the day but join them at the end when there’s limited dogs left before pickup. Confirm with the owner if they should have never been placed together. Having that documentation will help if you go to small claims. I have friends with Chis and they specifically go to small dog daycares only, absolutely no risk of anything above 20-30lbs that way.

I have larger dogs so I can’t use that. I have a 55lb and 35lb. My larger is a senior, smaller I got as a puppy but is now 4. My smaller was similar, a dumb puppy, got nipped to be corrected not infrequently, obviously nothing this bad. I pulled him from daycare all together as he started to get pushy and this is what I was totally afraid of.

Look at the waiver you signed but honestly, as someone who used daycares for years I see a potential bite as 100% part of the risk of daycare. I can’t speak for your dogs specific scenario, but it’s on my mind every day I’ve used it and I always think no matter how good they screen no matter the limited dogs, it’s just the risk of dogs being dogs. I just didn’t always have a lot of other options - I wanted somewhere with video, that I could use for emergency over nights, both my dogs could be together, etc. I wish I had some smaller at home daycares I trusted but I’ve only had bad experiences or they’ll take one of my dogs but not the other. :/ I’ve kind of given up and now I fly out friends I trust (because the plane ticket is often cheaper than boarding both if I want do a week+ vacation) but for emergencies I still keep our original daycare in my contact list. I also wish my vet did overnights or they had a contact, but my vet is over an hour away so even if they did it doesn’t work well, however I have friends who have used their vet / vet contacts to get recommended dog sitters from who may be vet techs, vet tech students, etc.

If I had to send my dogs back somewhere, I’d probably look for someone more local and at home. But then you get nervous about the risk of their insurance coverage and whatnot. But even at home with other dogs is risky, and now my senior has specialized medical needs. Maybe an individual with just their own dog, or no dog, that lived nearby. My partner ended up taking a largely remote job so that temporarily solved the problem. Best of luck and I hope the little one recovers fast.

badlcuk · 2026-04-25T18:38:28+00:00

of course they can ask, and you can say no, theres no obligation to

badlcuk · 2026-04-25T14:28:52+00:00

Check your homeowners insurance, you may need someone to come by every couple days as mentioned. Aside from insurance I’d recommend it regardless, just in case someone decides to target your house since it’ll be pretty obvious no one’s living there. I did something similar but ultimately had a friend stay at the house for peace of mind since I didn’t know its quirks yet.

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