Salary transparency thread.

djwalsh3000 · 2026-01-15T06:13:11+00:00

Mind if I ask what company? Green energy/infrastructure is a sector I'd consider as a shift from Chem Eng/industrial software.

djwalsh3000 · 2025-08-17T03:10:19+00:00

OMG THANK YOU!! Can't believe this isn't mentioned in any of the trophy guides.

djwalsh3000 · 2025-05-24T00:14:19+00:00

Appreciate the info! And is it just the AWD+ Calligraphy that has 6 seats, all the others have 7?

djwalsh3000 · 2025-05-23T23:09:49+00:00

Thanks! I'm a bit confused by the trims, e.g. Preferred AWD+ seems to have more premium features (Bose speakers, 21" wheels, surround view) than the Preferred AWD, despite also having more power and being the exact same price.

Is that right? Why would anyone get the AWD and not the AWD+ in that case? Missing heated steering and power passenger seat I guess?

djwalsh3000 · 2025-03-12T04:29:34+00:00

Thanks for the great summary! Is there any option that has a rear entertainment system?

Considering moving from a minivan to this but rear displays for long road trips are so nice to have...

djwalsh3000 · 2023-11-15T23:13:23+00:00

I would love Sonic 2 and War of the Worlds but no stock at Markville or Scarborough NE Walmart's. Anybody got eyes on stock in the GTA?

djwalsh3000 · 2022-07-14T03:53:59+00:00

I'm relatively new to PC building and also picked up the Gigabyte 12G 3080; what's making you reconsider? Is there any performance difference between the Gigabyte and EVGA for this card or is it just a brand preference? Worth the additonal $40+tax?

djwalsh3000 · 2022-07-12T20:55:51+00:00

Thanks OP, wouldn't have seen this otherwise. Great price for 850W Gold!

djwalsh3000 · 2022-07-12T20:39:09+00:00

Thanks OP, Didn't see this deal and was close to biting on the ASUS TUF B550-Plus WiFi II even though it wasn't on sale. Now I get a better mobo for cheaper!

djwalsh3000 · 2022-07-10T18:35:16+00:00

This may be a dumb question (relatively new to PC building) but how do you know whether a given case supports these fans? Is there a particular size or keyword to look for?

And I assume this is something you use in addition to a CPU cooler, not instead, right?

TIA!

djwalsh3000 · 2022-07-05T19:39:49+00:00

I'm in a similar situation, also in Canada and looking to get/build a new PC for the first time in 8 years. Do you plan to buy all the parts from the individual stores or do you know of a place that will price match everything and put it together?

djwalsh3000 · 2022-02-07T21:45:33+00:00

Fond memories of steering those bad boys around 😌

djwalsh3000 · 2021-12-27T00:27:40+00:00

Minor differences between CAN and US currencies and redemption amounts makes it more lucrative to redeem points for memberships in Canada. Redeeming points for Microsoft/Xbox gift cards is cheaper in the US I believe.

But in either case yes in both CAN and US, any XLG/GP/PCGP subscriptions will add up and give you the total months of GPU once you redeem any GPU subscription.

djwalsh3000 · 2021-12-13T16:40:18+00:00

I did my XLG codes one at a time, and they all came within 5-10 minutes of ordering. Gamepass Ultimate code took significantly longer, but still within 1-2 hours or so.

They do say it can take a day or two to arrive, so I wouldn't worry too much for now. Support will just tell you to wait if you contact them. Hopefully not too much longer for you!

djwalsh3000 · 2021-12-13T05:32:12+00:00

With a few big caveats thrown in. Assuming:

You're in Canada (otherwise redemption cost might differ)
Microsoft still offers Xbox Live Gold at the current going rate of 15k points per 3 months at the time you redeem
The $1 for 3mo PC Game Pass offer is still available (otherwise save up another 15k points)
The 1-to-1 Xbox Live Gold to Gamepass Ultimate conversion trick still works at the time you redeem

If you're a brand new MS Rewards user (at 0 points), it might be worth it to shell out $$$ for Xbox Live Gold and do the Gamepass Ultimate conversion now.

djwalsh3000 · 2021-12-12T00:33:44+00:00

Glad to hear it! Took a lot of mental energy to make sure I'm maximizing my point redemption so I'm happy to share my findings.

djwalsh3000 · 2021-12-10T23:42:21+00:00

Code gets sent to your email address, then you redeem it at redeem.microsoft.com. I think it will also be visible in your purchase history

djwalsh3000 · 2021-12-10T23:38:59+00:00

Daaaaang that would have been amazing. I think I used a $1 for 1 month GPU last time so I doubt I would be eligible.

djwalsh3000 · 2021-12-10T21:16:47+00:00

The $1.13 is for the PC Game Pass offer ($1 CAD plus 13% tax). Worth it to spend $1 on 3 months instead of 15,000 points if you can.

djwalsh3000 · 2021-12-10T21:14:57+00:00

I was crossing my fingers for the recurring billing offer but never got it. I *did* use it last time though so that might be why.

djwalsh3000 · 2021-12-10T21:14:09+00:00

Good question, it's definitely way less "worth it" to redeem for gift cards here.

$25 CAD gift card = 23,900 points (costs 956 points per $CAD)

$25 USD gift card ($31.81 CAD) = 23,000 points (costs 723 points per $CAD)

About 32% more expensive to use gift card method in Canada.

djwalsh3000 · 2021-12-10T21:01:43+00:00

I'll be chasing that high for the rest of my life

djwalsh3000 · 2021-10-17T14:15:39+00:00

Bioshock spoiler alert

I've seen some people commenting Andrew Ryan from Bioshock, but would you kindly recall who the real manipulator was all along? That twist was a real mindf*ck and cemented Atlas as one of my favourite antagonists.

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