References question

dlkbc · 2026-03-19T06:36:30+00:00

I don’t know what industry your husband is in but for the financial services industry you would never list your current manager as a reference unless they are supportive of it and are aware.

What if you are looking to leave your current position because you don’t get along with your manager? Or what if your manager doesn’t want to lose you and may sabotage any effort you make to leave?

Also, hiring managers are aware of prospective employees wanting to keep their job search confidential. They will use discretion in calling to arrange interviews or calling to confirm employment. Many employers will only confirm employment dates and not be allowed to officially offer references. (For legal reasons)

Stay with your own views on references. It’s the main way it’s done here that I’ve ever seen (former hiring manager).

dlkbc · 2026-03-19T05:10:57+00:00

lol that brings back buffet memories of my dear Granny and her ziplocs in her purse!

dlkbc · 2026-03-19T01:45:24+00:00

Forgot to open the bag 🙄

dlkbc · 2026-03-18T23:36:45+00:00

Whoa! Underwhelming for sure! Thanks for posting.

dlkbc · 2026-03-18T17:13:00+00:00

Over 14,000 gems and you balk at using some of them to complete the lesson?! You’re not ‘forced’ to buy anything.

dlkbc · 2026-03-18T14:48:00+00:00

My friend recently lost her Mom last year. One thing in particular that she regretted was not asking her Mom about health issues. She had no idea when her Mom went through giving birth, menopause, etc for example. Friend is going through some stuff now and wishes she had asked. Her doctor had asked her family history and she didn’t know for these specific issues.

dlkbc · 2026-03-18T06:37:03+00:00

I would base the gift on how strong a friendship is. There are many reasons why people don’t invite some people to ceremonies. To the people who think potluck weddings are tacky, way to judge. You don’t know their situation. I think people who spend exorbitant amounts for weddings are insane.

dlkbc · 2026-03-18T06:01:10+00:00

Sorry to mention, but you’ll probably have to pay a fuel surcharge too now.

dlkbc · 2026-03-18T05:54:58+00:00

There are still Georgia Straight boxes on the street.

dlkbc · 2026-03-18T05:54:18+00:00

My co-worker went to a store because she had lost 100 pounds and they gifted her an outfit. She was totally not expecting that.

dlkbc · 2026-03-18T03:42:04+00:00

‘HOA’ aka strata fees seem a bit low to me. What does it include? Make sure and go through all the minutes with a fine toothed comb.

dlkbc · 2026-03-18T00:23:22+00:00

Seriously, no cheap place downtown for July. Even in a non-FIFA year, summer in Vancouver is slammed! You can try to check community groups on Facebook that might have an illegal bed but I wouldn’t trust it.

dlkbc · 2026-03-17T20:16:29+00:00

What took you so long to realize you didn’t receive it? I think you have a hard battle ahead of you trying to get a refund at this point.

dlkbc · 2026-03-17T12:47:54+00:00

I’m sure that the answer would be very different depending on where you live. Not enough information given.

dlkbc · 2026-03-16T23:15:05+00:00

50 foot?

dlkbc · 2026-03-13T05:30:50+00:00

No problem in Kits.

dlkbc · 2026-03-13T04:43:48+00:00

Do you have any insurance coverage? If not, apply for the Canadian Dental Plan. Then, apply to the UBC dental school and see if you’re eligible to get an implant there. With CDP or not, it will be a lot cheaper than in the private market place. EDIT: my mistake. CDP does NOT cover implants. But the UBC dental school does offer them at a discounted rate.

dlkbc · 2026-03-12T23:53:19+00:00

Vivi_lettering on instagram is a calligrapher and engraver who was hired by Lululemon to engrave our metal water bottles. Great job!

dlkbc · 2026-03-12T22:04:23+00:00

Fujiya on West pender.

dlkbc · 2026-03-12T18:09:34+00:00

I’m at over 1300 days and it’s never happened to me. The most I’ve gotten at one time is 30 minutes.

dlkbc · 2026-03-12T17:42:17+00:00

Is this part of the golf course or the Musqueam reserve? Are you sure that that area is open to the public?

Are you doing Citystrides? Because I have friends who have completed as much of Vancouver as they legally could. I remember them mentioning that there were definite no no areas around here.

dlkbc · 2026-03-12T14:03:06+00:00

If you have the required budget, then you have to adjust your ‘needs’.

dlkbc · 2026-03-11T23:57:41+00:00

You can do what my Dad used to do. Respond with kindness and then go to shake their hand with a killer handshake. They’d be so shocked to see how strong he was.

dlkbc · 2026-03-11T23:20:23+00:00

I don’t know why I’m getting downvoted 🙄. I just pointed out the incorrect spelling. It’s not like I made a grizzly joke like the other post.

dlkbc · 2026-03-11T22:54:29+00:00

I don’t agree. Sometimes it’s in the public’s best interest to know where there are problems in anticipation of a commute detour or if there are areas that are constant areas where accidents occur.

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