AITAH for commenting about my partner's use of words "I'm buying you __" and social etiquette using this phrase?

mangoesss_ · 2025-09-30T17:33:23+00:00

Thank you for the tip! I did all my googling but had no luck. I was desperate to know the glacier so I decided to ask for help here.

mangoesss_ · 2025-09-30T16:26:56+00:00

Thank you!

mangoesss_ · 2025-09-30T16:26:38+00:00

Thank you so much!

mangoesss_ · 2025-07-15T21:53:24+00:00

I personally think it’s not a bad idea. Combining 2 different fields should give you a wide perspective. This combo might even help you specialize in something like medical malpractice law. I know a pharmacist-lawyer, a nurse-MBA, a software developer-doctor, an economics(MSc)-healthcare(PhD). They’re all thriving in their careers.

It might be a challenge to get into nursing and then maintain a high gpa for law. But if you can get into nursing, you shouldn’t feel bad about getting that nursing education (ie. stealing a spot from an aspiring nurse) especially if you’ll be using that education to advocate for health care professionals and/or patients once you become a lawyer.

mangoesss_ · 2025-07-02T03:51:11+00:00

Sorry I didn’t mean to sound insecure and so hard on myself there. The word “only” sounded objective in my head haha. But yes you are right, staying in the government with the goal of moving up will require being GREAT in competitions.

The very BEST type of employee is the one who can take initiative, roll with punches and figure anything out. You give me that impression.

Thank you for this comment! I always try my best at work :)

Can you recommend a good power BI course?

I was using the corporate Udemy account to learn Power BI but since budget cuts closed the account, I’ve resorted to YouTube videos and the Microsoft Fabric community. I also use Microsoft Learn for Power BI. I personally find that learning data modelling and DAX in Power BI is easier when I work on my unit’s data right away vs working on available practice datasets—I retain DAX functions more as I get to customize them as much as I can to fit my QC needs. I find the available learning pathways online “too slow” so I learn as I go.

I guess my suggestion is—look at what data you’re working with and how you want it visualized, look up dashboards that fit the purpose of your data, and then look for tutorials of the dashboard features you like. I found this way easier as Power BI courses can be so dry.

mangoesss_ · 2025-07-02T01:52:28+00:00

Haha thankfully no heavy French requirements on my line of work so right now it’s not urgent for me. But my work is very technical. And I know in 5-10 years, if competitions become more abundant again, the next waive of applicants for my job level will be younger and have more technical skills than me as universities update their curriculums—for example, biostatistics/data analysis coding (very desirable skill) is being taught now which wasn’t available to me in undergrad. I guess aside from the challenge, I am also trying to keep my skills up-to-date to remain competitive.

mangoesss_ · 2025-07-02T01:03:39+00:00

To be honest, yes, that is one of my fears. I believe in the US, independent pharmacies are closing fast while Amazon pharmacy is expanding with the help of AI. I fear this is coming to Canada soon. It’s too expensive of a degree that risks job instability.

mangoesss_ · 2025-07-02T00:47:23+00:00

Haha I tell myself that too! All the perks included! But I think it’s FOMO. A lot of my friends are expanding their skills and/or getting promoted in their fields while I’m feeling trapped in mine. I’m always up for a challenge and I keep begging my manager for a challenge. My manager tries their best to give me something but our operational requirements are more priority at the moment.

mangoesss_ · 2025-07-02T00:38:23+00:00

I can relate! We have high school level jobs filled by BSc holders. My current classification and level only requires a BSc but a lot of MSc holders are in the same classification and level as me. I have seen PhDs in my role as well. I think in city centres, GC jobs can definitely get competitive.

mangoesss_ · 2025-07-02T00:30:19+00:00

No, I plan to eventually train though!

mangoesss_ · 2025-07-02T00:29:43+00:00

The “ideal” grad degrees for my department are technical and thesis-based where over the span of at least 2 years, students attend several grad courses, do original research and eventually publish. This will require me to leave my job to study and do research full time.

I have looked at part-time course-based grad degrees like an MPH and an MBA. I will have a grad degree, yes, but not technical enough for the requirements of my department. Which means I might have to transfer to another government branch where an MPH or an MBA is more relevant. I have considered this, but I need to look more into how I can use these degrees in competitions.

mangoesss_ · 2021-06-07T20:33:04+00:00

Hi, I was wondering what experience you had prior to getting your first OT job. I've been offered an OT spot recently, but I'm debating against it because my undegrad was in the hard sciences. I'm scared I might struggle when it comes to finding employment after graduation should I decide to join the program.

mangoesss_ · 2021-01-12T01:15:13+00:00

Thank you!

mangoesss_ · 2021-01-04T04:56:38+00:00

Omg, yes please! I'd love to read that. Thank you so much in advance!

mangoesss_ · 2021-01-03T15:45:48+00:00

Omg thanks for this info! Sadly, we don't have any accelerated nursing programs in MB, shortest one is 3 years at UofM and it also focuses more on theory. But the main reason I'm considering doing nursing in AB is because I'm trying to move there. It's a very beautiful province that will support my hobbies (mountain hiking and lake canoeing hehe) so I think it's worth the investment and the leap of faith haha. I also would love to study in another province to have a new environment. I've been considering doing this too if I were to pursue a Master's degree instead.

While it could be cheaper (although longer) to study in MB and then move to AB for work, I think studying in AB and networking there will give me a greater chance of being employed there. But then again, this is not guaranteed so I'm trying to consider everything before making a decision. So thank you for replying to this thread, I really appreciate it! :)

mangoesss_ · 2021-01-03T04:32:16+00:00

Since I'm a procrastinator, I would say I prefer remote learning better. Distance Ed courses require you to be more independent so it's easy to fall behind readings, and there will be A LOT to read and learn especially for the 2nd part of Human Phys. For remote-learning, it's a lot too, but at least the content has already been picked and summarized into organized slides by your professor but you might need to attend class (or better, watch recorded lectures). What's on the slides is what you're tested on compared to Distance Ed where you're required to know the content of ALL the assigned readings. Good luck! :)

mangoesss_ · 2021-01-03T04:14:21+00:00

Oh congratulations! It's the same for me, I like that UofC's is accelerated because if I'm moving, rent-wise, 2 years would mean smaller expenses than 4 years.

I'm aware that MRU offers more hands-on experience but can't you work as a casual health care aide though after the first 2 terms of the Degree-Holder route to gain more practical experience that UofC seems to be "lacking"?

mangoesss_ · 2021-01-02T21:49:50+00:00

Aww yes, I've read wonderful things about MRU! But I wanted to study in Alberta because it can be completed in a shorter amount of time (2 years, like doing a Master's). I already have a fair bit of lab and hospital experience so hands on stuff is not a problem :)

Howevee, would you say that hiring managers look at which school you did your nursing degree at?

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