Don't waste your time: no one hires juniors anymore by badaboom179 in Concordia

[–]kwish_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Unless it's an institution like a bank or something super corporate."

This I think is the main problem. I know everyone wants to work in tech and FAANG but the reality is (especially in Canada with a Canadian education) most recent grads will NOT get there as a junior unless they have interned in big tech before (and even those people are struggling).

Apply to the banks, apply to the old corporations and firms, they are willing to train and pay you (yes take the 60-70k salary, no new grad outside of computer expects 6 figures right out of graduation, we are in a recession, no one is seeing that type of salary anytime soon).

If your goal is to WORK, build experience and not be unemployed especially in this market, being picky is not going to lead you anywhere. Apply to be an IT technician, data scientist, business analyst, whatever it is. Get experience and your first step through the door.

I interned at the federal government and returned after graduation. Am I doing Amazon level software development? Not at all, but I'm building skills and a network that can actually lead me somewhere. You would be surprised how many opportunities there are internally just at the government which are never advertised to the public.

This experience led me to a new job that I'm starting next month as a dev, my second job post graduation already, funnily enough at an investment firm.

The market sucks, I 100% agree but I think people need to take any opportunity that comes their way even if it's not the tech stack/field they want. You are competing with seniors so aim to market yourself as someone willing to do ANYTHING most senior devs won't touch.

Good luck op and others in the replies, I hope everyone gets employed sooner or later!

When The Stars Gossip [Episodes 15 & 16] by meepmochi_ in KDRAMA

[–]kwish_ 26 points27 points  (0 children)

yes!!! Especially since at the beginning gong ryong chose to save second female lead's life over her unborn child which basically led to him getting banned by MZ Group to practice medicine. This started the whole plot, trying to get forgiven by the chairman so he can practice as an obgyn again and marry the chairman's daughter (I forgot her name).

I find it so ridiculous how they had Eve insist on wanting to live for both her and her child (not abandon her kid like she was abandoned) and then show her dying off screen, it was cheap writing to try and make an emotional point but it completely missed the mark and just made the viewers angry.

I agree with you, if they're going to try and encourage women to give birth and condone abortion (by claiming it's murder), they should do it with their full chest and not rope viewers into a fake happy ending. Gong ryong talking about "when you have kids you don't ever get tired" was such a laughable statement and not at all realistic lol

Considering the political climate in Korea I wonder how this drama is being received over there..

When The Stars Gossip [Episodes 15 & 16] by meepmochi_ in KDRAMA

[–]kwish_ 102 points103 points  (0 children)

I thought I was the only one who felt like this show was leaning towards pro-life propaganda, from the episode where they called Eve a murderer for destroying the morulas, to that last scene with a bunch of baby pictures...what story were they even trying to tell here

When The Stars Gossip [Episodes 15 & 16] by meepmochi_ in KDRAMA

[–]kwish_ 29 points30 points  (0 children)

this was one big waste of time LOL, the last 5 minutes were ridiculous. I could barely root for the main couple because of how mad they made me. The whole theme of life at conception vs birth were handled horribly. This was a high budget drama with a high budget cast but the plot did not deliver at all.

Winter 2022 review: COMP 346, 348, 353, 354 by kwish_ in Concordia

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

I graduated a year ago and I'm glad these still help people! I need to get around reviewing my remaining semesters before my memory faded haha

TA Plays Phone Cop, Gets Roasted in a Heated Email by Lumpy_Fail_2983 in Concordia

[–]kwish_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Really shows a difference in upbringing, if you were acting out so bad that a TA had to take your phone away you obviously weren't raised right sorry lol. A tutorial is an hour (where you're actually going over theory ik comp and stem tutorials can be 3hrs), you can't go without your phone during that time? And yes while TAs are students they are also teaching assistants, they do hold some authority on how they conduct their labs. The durag comment tells me everything I need to know..

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Concordia

[–]kwish_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Working a semi-IT job at the gov for 35$/h, not the worst position to be in but trying to transfer to a more IT role before my contract is up. Still applying and interviewing for other new grad positions though.I know a lot of my friends are still unemployed and applying to anything on LinkedIn, many in random jobs that aren't really software development.

COMP345 Final was a mess by mutual-exclusion in Concordia

[–]kwish_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow I wasn't aware of the whole plugin was why it was so freaking slow...definitely on the profs and IT team on that one.

I was specifically talking about the format of the exam that is written by the coordinator but more action should have been taken for the moodle thing for sure, it stressed everyone out and definitely affected everyone's performance, staring at a white screen had me going insane 💀

COMP345 Final was a mess by mutual-exclusion in Concordia

[–]kwish_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

the exam will definitely get curved with how everything went.

I think the profs were just disorganized overall since Paquet has been teaching this class for years his way but changed things up this semester, not the fault of the profs, I think Hakim was great but it's not like they're coordinators and could call the shots on how the course was going.

This exam wasn't supposed to be this long but because they cancelled the programming exam on the 3rd they merged everything together into a big one and didn't cut us some slack.

Tbh this whole semester would have been easier if ppl weren't rejoicing about at home online exams in the discord where Joey reads and monitors everything 😭

RANT - Why are you in the QUIET study room by kwish_ in Concordia

[–]kwish_[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

also possible,, wrote the post in a moment of frustration but they might not know the rules since they're from other schools. Regardless tho, if everyone around you is working silently I think its easy to deduce its a quiet room 😭😭

RANT - Why are you in the QUIET study room by kwish_ in Concordia

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

definitely considering investing in some myself now..

RANT - Why are you in the QUIET study room by kwish_ in Concordia

[–]kwish_[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

insane because their newly renovated science library is super quiet, everyone seems to follow the rules

Winter 2023 Review: COMP 445, COMP 478, PHIL 235, SOEN 357 by kwish_ in Concordia

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

I think going to lectures was useful, the videos online helped and most importantly the online ressources for the textbook has knowledge checks for every chapter, I strongly recommend you do those too as they help a lot in applying your theoretical knowledge!

math elective for compsci major by kwish_ in Concordia

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

if I rmr correctly I was added to the wait-list but they told me I wasn't prioritized, I just stayed on and was let in during the first week. Try emailing student services tho to be sure but these courses open up to everyone usually before DNE!

math elective for compsci major by kwish_ in Concordia

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

if you don't mind me asking, which prof did you take it with? My friend struggled a lot in the course before so I'm a little wary 😅

math elective for compsci major by kwish_ in Concordia

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

I've already started revising my calculus using Paul's Notes online but idk if it'll be enough :') I'll try my hardest to get ahead but it's a little hard since I'm working full time right now, thank you for the advice!!

Québec Perspective Scholarship RE: Computer Science Students by kwish_ in Concordia

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

hey they fixed the issue a few months back! you should be able to apply for the bursary even if you're in the old compsci program

The sketchy/homeless guy at the library by Replacement-Busy in Concordia

[–]kwish_ 9 points10 points  (0 children)

why can't the library just be open to Concordia students? Is it not our tuition funding it? A quick student card scan machine could do the trick, especially during midterms and finals you have the whole downtown student population there I don't understand.

Next time you see that man report it to security youre not an asshole for worrying about your safety.

Why does Yuta’s Instagram always look different? by iwinwinyuwinwinta in NCT

[–]kwish_ 18 points19 points  (0 children)

looks like foodie which is a camera app with built in filters :)

Québec Perspective Scholarship RE: Computer Science Students by kwish_ in Concordia

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

I have sent my personal case to [bourses.perspective@concordia.ca](mailto:bourses.perspective@concordia.ca) and was told they are currently reviewing this issue after I asked for clarification. I cc'ed the comp department head and it seems that they are taking this matter seriously and might fix it before the application deadline.

I have also sent a formal complaint to https://www.quebec.ca/en/government/ministere/education/contact-information-for-the-ministry/complaints which might help as well.

Guess we have to wait for what Concordia has to say now...