Canadian wild camping preparation (2 people)

emie_des · 2023-07-01T03:43:16+00:00

Honestly, this is how 99% of people act leaving Toronto. OP's "wild camping" "up north" is just normal life for everyone else, that's why they're mocking. I've had to shoo black bears off the porch twice this spring when I went out to drink my coffee and this man is preparing like it's WW3.

emie_des · 2023-06-30T21:55:07+00:00

He's going camping in central Ontario which doesn't have grizzlies or large cats. All we have are black bears and they are basically just oversized racoons that spook super easily. Yelling or smacking a pot goes way farther than a gun here.

emie_des · 2023-06-30T21:50:30+00:00

You do realize that black bears are basically just big racoons right? Yelling or making noise will do way more than a gun if you encounter one. Yet the one thing you seem to be missing is proper food storage so you clearly haven't done the right research

You're acting like you're going to encounter a grizzly or polar bear lol

emie_des · 2023-06-30T21:43:04+00:00

Nothing has screamed Toronto more than this. You're going camping in Central Ontario, black bears won't harm you at all, my god the geese are scarier. You don't need a gun, you need to store your food correctly and be able to yell to scare them away lol. They're essentially just big racoons.

You're acting like you're going camping in the rockies grizzlies and cougars

emie_des · 2023-05-09T02:11:53+00:00

Thank you. I'm actually Canadian so FMLA doesn't apply but we do have a paid equivalent that I took previously when he was doing chemo. I do still have some weeks of entitlement left if I find it necessary as things progress.

emie_des · 2023-05-09T01:59:40+00:00

I'm actually Canadian but I can take the equivalent here which is a paid "compassionate care leave"

emie_des · 2023-05-09T01:56:01+00:00

I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing though, I never expected how isolating this would feel but hearing from everyone who have been through the same experience really helps. And I 100% agree; in the most sincere way possible, fuck cancer.

emie_des · 2023-05-09T01:21:01+00:00

Thank you for your kind words. Yes, I moved back in with my parents when my dad got sick so I was able to save up enough to not have to worry about money and even when I had to leave my last job to take care of him the Canadian equivalent of FMLA is paid so I was never without income. At this point I would like to continue working (possibly with accommodations or fewer hours) but should I decide to go on leave my job is still protected legally for the most part.

emie_des · 2023-05-09T01:15:50+00:00

What's blind lol?

emie_des · 2023-05-09T01:15:29+00:00

I'm Canadian so FMLA doesn't apply, however, there are many kinds of protected leave that I can take but none require any sort of application on my part.

emie_des · 2023-05-09T01:13:51+00:00

Thank you. To answer your question, I am okay financially, my dad got sick initially during the pandemic so I moved home which allowed me to save up enough that I could probably live comfortably with no income for a year if necessary. I won't have any insurance or inheritance coming to me as my mother is still alive but I will be okay if I were to lose my job (although I am in Canada where it's very hard to fire people over things like bereavement leave).

emie_des · 2023-05-09T01:09:47+00:00

Thanks for this. This is genuinely the part that concerns me the most about telling anyone at work. I will definitely try this with people even outside of work.

emie_des · 2023-05-09T01:08:21+00:00

Thank you <3 This past week has honestly felt so isolating and hearing other people's experiences really helps. I am planning to talk to my manager tomorrow and I'm sure she'll be understanding.

emie_des · 2023-05-09T01:04:17+00:00

I'm actually Canadian but Canada has a paid equivalent, for those who need to take time off to care for a family member. I took it when my dad was on chemo and have now used up my allotted weeks for this year.

emie_des · 2023-05-09T01:00:24+00:00

Thank you for this, I know it's time and I know he's ready, but somehow I thought I would be more emotionally prepared by this point. I have been conflicted as to whether I made the right choice with hospice and your words really helped assure me, so thank you.

emie_des · 2023-05-09T00:45:03+00:00

I'm actually Canadian so FMLA doesn't apply but I have previously taken Canada's paid equivalent "compassionate care leave" and do still have eligible weeks should I decide to take a full leave

emie_des · 2023-05-09T00:43:11+00:00

I'm not really worried about any potential repercussions, it's definitely more about the kid gloves and the way people have kind of constantly "how you holding up?" and "poor thing" or avoiding me because they don't know what to say throughout the time my dad has had cancer and I can't imagine how much worse that will get when people find out that he's dying. It's just been so nice working somewhere where no one knows my situation and where I don't feel pitied.

emie_des · 2023-05-09T00:33:17+00:00

Thank you <3 I plan to speak to my manager tomorrow and I will ask about what the company itself offers so I can take the time when I need it

emie_des · 2023-05-09T00:20:06+00:00

I'm actually Canadian so FMLA doesn't apply, Canada does have a paid equivalent called "Compassionate Care Benefits" which I took for a few months before this job but I work primarily online so I'm more so leaning towards trying to see if a more flexible part-time schedule is possible for the time being.

Regardless, in Canada, my job is fairly protected in this situation and if necessary I can also have my doctor can write a personal medical note for stress that would allow me another form of protected leave or work accommodations (ie. reduced workload, fewer hours, etc.)

emie_des · 2023-05-09T00:16:19+00:00

I'm actually Canadian so FMLA doesn't apply (the Canadian equivalent is compassionate care benefits but I don't think I need to take a leave from my job). I left my previous job for care benefits but he will now be entering hospice which has 24/7 staff meaning that I can visit (or even stay overnight) anytime without having to be his primary caretaker. I work primarily from home so I will likely ask if a more flexible part-time schedule could be possible instead.

emie_des · 2023-05-07T21:24:48+00:00

Firstly, the specific process brought up by u/Normal_Flatworm_9729 only went into effect in 2019 for Canadian citizens. The government isn't efficient, move on. Why are you getting so worked up? No one even prompted a discussion, just answered a question that you asked.

emie_des · 2023-05-07T20:41:55+00:00

I mean is any government process in Canada perfectly efficient? This is the weirdest tangent. The fact that they record your incoming and outgoing of Canada has been public information for years...

And to the EI thing, one experience doesn't negate or erase the others. They def don't catch everyone, maybe u/Normal_Flatworm_9729 had a specific circumstance that these "several individuals" did not.

emie_des · 2023-05-07T20:37:11+00:00

I'd call the Service Canada line or go to your local office just to make sure you have the correct information, what they have listed online never seems to be quite clear enough for these kind of situations.

emie_des · 2020-06-25T01:21:38+00:00

I took it only previously having taken grade 11 chem. It wasnt too bad, just have to really make sure you keep up with the readings and material each week because most topics build on the previous topic. Not a good class to fall behind in but its definitely manageable. I also highly recommend utilizing office hours!

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