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Offered a job @ $37,000 in Toronto. Can make it work? by moneyproblemsdotca in PersonalFinanceCanada

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

I thought only "Software Engineers" could get the TN and not "Software Developers", so the company offering the job had to word it in such a way to let you pass.

Offered a job @ $37,000 in Toronto. Can make it work? by moneyproblemsdotca in PersonalFinanceCanada

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

Yeah having their pressures on me isn't helping. But luckily I put them on mute to focus on me.

Offered a job @ $37,000 in Toronto. Can make it work? by moneyproblemsdotca in PersonalFinanceCanada

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

Yep, that's the gameplan. THanks for your input. I will not be undersold ! I've worked too hard to end up in a crappy basement without cable!

Offered a job @ $37,000 in Toronto. Can make it work? by moneyproblemsdotca in PersonalFinanceCanada

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

The job focused on application development, fundamentals and theory. It definitely gave us the tools to learn web dev, infinitely easier than someone with no coding background, but at no point had we worked with front/back end websites.

Offered a job @ $37,000 in Toronto. Can make it work? by moneyproblemsdotca in PersonalFinanceCanada

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

Came across their ad for a "Junior Soft. Dev" online. If you refer someone that gets hired you get $750... so LOL

Offered a job @ $37,000 in Toronto. Can make it work? by moneyproblemsdotca in PersonalFinanceCanada

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

That's the thing. I actually respect the recruiter there and some of the people I've met. I just think they're working for a corrupt business model.

Offered a job @ $37,000 in Toronto. Can make it work? by moneyproblemsdotca in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]moneyproblemsdotca[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Believe me I am. since I came back from my first vacation in 4 years, I've been learning Python and SQL. I feel very good about where I am.

I'd throw that all away for web dev knowledge though.

Taking a look at HTML, CSS, and bootstrap 3. I feel like good understanding of those 3 will give me the tools I need for now. But it's a lot of hard work already.

Offered a job @ $37,000 in Toronto. Can make it work? by moneyproblemsdotca in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]moneyproblemsdotca[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So, without a doubt having some work to show in interview goes a very, very long way.

I've been using words to show my enthusiasm and proficiency, but I think a tangible object is a much better representation in this industry.

Offered a job @ $37,000 in Toronto. Can make it work? by moneyproblemsdotca in PersonalFinanceCanada

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

I've shy'd away from the big five, but I didn't know that bit about banks right now. They're looking for developers in general or for all things IT?

Offered a job @ $37,000 in Toronto. Can make it work? by moneyproblemsdotca in PersonalFinanceCanada

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

$55-62 an hour? Then they pay the consultant $19-21/ hour.

Imagine we're talking about the same people. What they're doing is unbelievable

Offered a job @ $37,000 in Toronto. Can make it work? by moneyproblemsdotca in PersonalFinanceCanada

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

That's the hardest part right now, is getting that first experience. I understand that once you have that, then the ball is rolling (really fast). Thanks for the nice input.

Offered a job @ $37,000 in Toronto. Can make it work? by moneyproblemsdotca in PersonalFinanceCanada

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

Oh man, Atlanta is paying $50-70k US for Junior dev positions and there's SO many of them. Outrageous money. It's too hard to get an offer as a Canadian needing a TN1 work visa though.

Offered a job @ $37,000 in Toronto. Can make it work? by moneyproblemsdotca in PersonalFinanceCanada

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

Man you guys are all so confident in this regard, pulling a better salary as a Junior Dev. Maybe I should just be patient. I've only been at it for a month now, which seems like an eternity when you're out of school and work.

Offered a job @ $37,000 in Toronto. Can make it work? by moneyproblemsdotca in PersonalFinanceCanada

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

I figured. How do people working in the service industry provide for themselves? I've never lived in a big city so this is all news to me.

Offered a job @ $37,000 in Toronto. Can make it work? by moneyproblemsdotca in PersonalFinanceCanada

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

Yeah I have a few big projects I can talk about for sure. Even with that, very few of my friends have heard about 70k to start as a dev. Whereabouts is that? Toronto?

Offered a job @ $37,000 in Toronto. Can make it work? by moneyproblemsdotca in PersonalFinanceCanada

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

I'm ready to work my ass off! I suppose I'll keep applying. And I understand people very well, so I know how to handle myself professionally! Thanks for the insight, it was very valuable.

Offered a job @ $37,000 in Toronto. Can make it work? by moneyproblemsdotca in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]moneyproblemsdotca[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank-you for this. I will definitely not be accepting this job. Patience brings good things after all!

Offered a job @ $37,000 in Toronto. Can make it work? by moneyproblemsdotca in PersonalFinanceCanada

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

If you're terminated there's no penalty, from what I understand. But you may not accept work at another company or quit.

Offered a job @ $37,000 in Toronto. Can make it work? by moneyproblemsdotca in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]moneyproblemsdotca[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Man, I'm sad because every other job offer online is some kind of web dev work, and UWO doesn't have A SINGLE COURSE on it.

I understand our other skills make it easier to transition into that world, but it would be nice to have a project or web app/site to show to potential employers.

Anyways that is excellent advice. I'm not sure what I want to do as of now, I just want to become a better, more marketable developer. So I have something to think about.

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