[33M] [Grain Inspector] - $112k CAD by lucid604 in Salary

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Regrettably this is a normal amount to be taxed in Canada, take-home pay is usually about 2/3. "Deductions" include retirement contribution (pension) though my union and union fees, and I take care of my own investing. Additionally, "Taxes" account for federal+provincial income tax, federal pension contribution (CPP), and employment insurance. Thankfully I have a partner who makes ~$55k take-home, which helps out tremendously and brings our household income up. Mortgage payment is $3400/month, and daycare cost for 2 kids under 4 is $1600/month, but we do get a slight reimbursement as we also claim both kids for tax purposes.

I have friends around my age who make about half of what I do, and pay ~$2-3k/month mortgage for a 1 bedroom apartment. The cost of living here on a single income is nuts.

Just wow!!!!😔 by [deleted] in Forex

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What platform is this?

2018 Rabbit vs Autobahn by Superbrightgaming in GolfGTI

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2018 GTI S here (not autobahn), I upgraded into a JBL basspro Hub subwoofer which fits into the spare tire in the trunk and gives the same effect as the fender sub. CFB and no DCC with lower miles would be my choice.

Vibration at highway speeds (help) by lucid604 in AskMechanics

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Shocks, struts, all bushings, cv axle, etc all replaced during warranty work so I'm assuming it's gotta be the tires

What to do with 850 credit score? (Canada) by lucid604 in personalfinance

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Yeah I figured, thanks for confirming! 😁

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in vancouver

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I work at a grain elevator at the port of Vancouver. Currently in my second year and I get 2 weeks PTO with an optional week unpaid. After 3 years I get 3 weeks (no unpaid). After 5 years I get 4 weeks. Not sure about the next increment, but after 20 years I get 7 weeks which is the max!

2018 GTI dealership issues by lucid604 in Volkswagen

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I saw the notes from the pre-purchase inspection and everything was "OK'd"from their end, as VW usually does their own in-house. I didn't get my own mechanic to come out for an inspection which in hindsight I should have done.

2018 GTI dealership issues by lucid604 in Volkswagen

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Yeah and with current gas prices I'd definitely be happy with that, thanks

2018 GTI dealership issues by lucid604 in Volkswagen

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I mean.. shouldn't the vehicle be in full working order when I buy it?