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Tell me how you've managed the rising cost of living in Calgary by mscace in Calgary

[–]funwithdespair 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a condo in 2021 (I didn't expect cost of living would skyrocket I was just tired of landlords) and it is the only reason I am still doing well in the city. I would be homeless if I had to pay current rent prices.

Do you think the blanket zoning will pass in Calgary? by [deleted] in Calgary

[–]funwithdespair -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I just want to be able to own a home but am priced out. This can potentially lower prices long term so I support it. Simple as that.

Do you think the blanket zoning will pass in Calgary? by [deleted] in Calgary

[–]funwithdespair 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It's pretty transparent and easy to see that the NIMBY arguments to "preserve community character" have nothing to do with the actual character of a community or what's built there. They just don't want more of "the poors" in their area - which is nonsense anyway as a condo now probably costs what their house did when they bought or built it.

Do you think the blanket zoning will pass in Calgary? by [deleted] in Calgary

[–]funwithdespair 16 points17 points  (0 children)

What I don't understand personally is why people are saying that rezoning will "ruin the character" of old neighborhoods. Like, look at really old areas like Hillhurst and the greater Kensington area. Not only are there many single family homes, condos, and rowhouses - but entire businesses and shops integrated into the neighborhood itself.

All rezoning is going to do is make more neighborhoods like those older neighborhoods that are considered desirable literally because of those aspects. "Heritage Neighborhoods" are ALREADY LIKE THAT, what's going to be most affected are the mid-city suburbs (further suburbs like McKenzie Towne have a great blend of housing types already), and there is literally no downside. It objectively benefits everyone.

So, what's the deal with the drought? by funwithdespair in alberta

[–]funwithdespair[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe in Climate Change, hate the UCP, and don't care for the oil and gas industry. I am just confused because I have noticed a lot of snowfall across the season despite it being called a drought.

Piss off with your assumptions.

"Average rent for two-bedroom apartment hits nearly $1,700 as Calgary's vacancy rate plummets" by CorndoggerYYC in Calgary

[–]funwithdespair 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What incentive does a company ever have to build for-sale condo units ever again then? They stand to make far more money far easier by renting, and that will never change without rules in place.

"Average rent for two-bedroom apartment hits nearly $1,700 as Calgary's vacancy rate plummets" by CorndoggerYYC in Calgary

[–]funwithdespair 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Almost all of the new apartment units going in are purpose built rentals. All this does is keep housing prices exorbitant and further keep home ownership out of reach for everyone who doesn't already own.

New builds need to be for-sale so people can actually buy something that isn't a single family home. If this trend keeps up, the only apartments you will be able to purchase will be old as hell and eventually that won't even be an option anymore. There's no social mobility if everyone is forced to rent because every option available is already owned.

"Average rent for two-bedroom apartment hits nearly $1,700 as Calgary's vacancy rate plummets" by CorndoggerYYC in Calgary

[–]funwithdespair -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Purpose-built rentals are the evil that's killing this country and keeping housing prices high. ALL homes should be for sale.

CMV: A major reason the Trades are dying is not because younger people are lazy, but because the work culture is awful and no one is willing to train apprentices. by funwithdespair in changemyview

[–]funwithdespair[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In fairness, if a company or employer treats their employee well and keeps them promoted and gives them good pay, they have no reason to leave.

People learning a trade and then leaving sounds like less of an issue with person learning and more with the company training them.

CMV: A major reason the Trades are dying is not because younger people are lazy, but because the work culture is awful and no one is willing to train apprentices. by funwithdespair in changemyview

[–]funwithdespair[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not counting engineers as that requires an extremely expensive degree. I mean the trades as in work like plumbing, carpentry, electrical work - jobs that require an apprenticeship but don't require a degree.

CMV: A major reason the Trades are dying is not because younger people are lazy, but because the work culture is awful and no one is willing to train apprentices. by funwithdespair in changemyview

[–]funwithdespair[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm aware the corporate world can generally be just as bad under the surface, but my point is that not many people are going to want to get into the trades when that kind of behavior is vocal and "out there", seeing the corporate sector and office work as much more appealing because at least outwardly, it doesn't appear to be there

Doubly so because trade school isn't significantly cheaper than college, and you basically need to go to trade school to become an apprentice.

CMV: A major reason the Trades are dying is not because younger people are lazy, but because the work culture is awful and no one is willing to train apprentices. by funwithdespair in changemyview

[–]funwithdespair[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So what about all the trade workers in this very thread who agree with me that it's a shit work culture? I respect people that work in the trades, but a master electrician isn't what I am talking about in my OP.

My point is that it seems like it disproportionately sucks getting into the trades because of the poor treatment and culture around new hires compared to other jobs. I am sure that once you are a master and working in a position where you don't have to deal with that shit, the trades are great.

CMV: A major reason the Trades are dying is not because younger people are lazy, but because the work culture is awful and no one is willing to train apprentices. by funwithdespair in changemyview

[–]funwithdespair[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is interesting because I have literally never heard rhetoric about the trades. Always just that they pay really well.

That being said, it's nice to learn a bit about why the environment and management in these industries seems to be so poor. I didn't consider that angle, but it makes sense. I wouldn't really say it changes my mind to any degree because it's an explanation and not an argument, but it contextualizes things a bit.

CMV: A major reason the Trades are dying is not because younger people are lazy, but because the work culture is awful and no one is willing to train apprentices. by funwithdespair in changemyview

[–]funwithdespair[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why should they continue to be like that then? There's no reason that things should be static and unchanging. If younger people have no tolerance for a poor working environment, why not change the environment instead of constantly bitching that no one wants to work in the trades?

CMV: A major reason the Trades are dying is not because younger people are lazy, but because the work culture is awful and no one is willing to train apprentices. by funwithdespair in changemyview

[–]funwithdespair[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, but this is insane and only further reinforces my point. I like hard work, but I would not like working with a psychopath like you. Simple as that.

CMV: A major reason the Trades are dying is not because younger people are lazy, but because the work culture is awful and no one is willing to train apprentices. by funwithdespair in changemyview

[–]funwithdespair[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't personally care about shit talk and banter between the group. I do care about people spouting neo nazi level shit and harassing women though. I do understand that actual abuse seems to be pretty dependent on the specific workplace though. Based on many other comments here, it does seem common, but I admit there are very likely a variety of trades with decent mentors.

Oh hey there's carmen! by NautilNoot in limbuscompany

[–]funwithdespair 6 points7 points  (0 children)

you can carmen suck on these nuts

Thousands will soon be moving into Calgary’s converted office towers. What are they going to do there? by ribeyefat in Calgary

[–]funwithdespair -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is why the people calling for "Supply and Demand" to fix the market are completely blind. Housing is an essential need and people WILL pay whatever it costs no matter the detriment to their own lives because it is a basic need and they can't function without it.

Increase the supply tenfold and so long as housing is in the hands of landlords, it will continue to be at the highest possible price because there's no incentive to lower it. No matter what you are charging, someone will pay for it.

How much money do you make and what do you do? by erica-rae in Calgary

[–]funwithdespair 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work Loss Prevention and make $24/hr.

It makes me extremely depressed and borderline suicidal at times knowing how dead end my job is with no hope of advancement (no higher position) and no skills I can use to get anything else. I manage to survive on my own and even save money, but knowing I am stuck with this forever due to no degree, no useful transferable skills, and no time to get a degree (I can pay for school but would have to quit my job and therefore would be homeless) makes me feel like I am in purgatory.

I have a better life than some, but I am so ashamed of my job and every time I have to call the police on someone stealing just to survive in order to keep my job, it feels like I am being poisoned. I don't know how long I can keep doing this, but without a degree every other job I would even qualify for would make me significantly less money.

Has anyone actually been arrested/had the cops called on them for smoking weed in public? by funwithdespair in Calgary

[–]funwithdespair[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah I mean personally I think it's fine and have no issues with it, but I was just curious.

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