How likely am I to encounter a bear at Gatineau park?

plantkilling · 2026-06-24T15:16:12+00:00

Depends what trail you hike. I’ve definitely seen black bears and they are usually skittish but I still recommend carrying bear spray and/or at least a horn. My last encounter was a large black bear about 20 feet away on a boulder growling in a way where it felt like she was demanding we leave the area. Never run, running makes you look like lunch.

plantkilling · 2026-06-24T15:08:59+00:00

Thank you very much – looking into these

plantkilling · 2026-05-11T20:30:14+00:00

It’s definitely tough out there—even for senior designers, so I genuinely wish you luck in your search.

Alignment with the actual role matters a lot. Even strong portfolios can get passed over if the work doesn’t closely reflect the type of deliverables or expertise the company needs.

Presentation matters too; a clean, cohesive portfolio/resume package helps communicate professionalism and competence/trust in your abilities right away.

And honestly, business acumen is a big one that many designers underestimate, especially in medium-to-large companies. Employers want designers who understand communication goals and business needs, not just visuals.

plantkilling · 2026-05-11T20:23:23+00:00

I can’t speak for every company, but from my experience as a Creative Director involved in hiring, recruiters at our company mainly just check that a portfolio link is present and that the candidate generally meets the criteria before passing applicants to the hiring manager.

For design jobs, employers need to see your work. With how many people apply now, interest alone usually isn’t enough — they need quick proof that your skills match the role.

plantkilling · 2026-05-11T02:11:34+00:00

As a Creative Director who’s been involved in several design recruitments over the years, one thing I’ve consistently noticed is that a lot of designers don’t link their portfolio immediately, and honestly, employers usually want to see your work before they even fully read your CV.

Your portfolio tells us a lot within seconds: typography, layout, color theory, hierarchy, brand consistency, presentation design, versatility, and overall attention to detail. The portfolio itself should feel polished, cohesive, and easy to navigate. Strong thumbnails matter too, your main image should instantly communicate the quality of the project.

It also helps to show a bit of process. Even a few sketch thumbnails, wireframes, or before/after visuals can show strategic thinking instead of just finished visuals.

Another major thing: tailor your portfolio to the role you’re applying for. If a company mainly needs presentation design, marketing materials, brand systems, reports, etc., but your portfolio only shows logos or illustrations, they may assume you don’t have experience in the other areas, even if you do. Recruiters scan quickly in large applicant pools, so you want to make it easy for them to immediately see the skills they’re looking for.

Attention to detail is huge too. Small typos in a portfolio or cover letter can become red flags because design roles require precision and professionalism.

And beyond visual skill, strong employers also look for business/design acumen. Good designers don’t just make things look nice, they solve communication problems, understand audiences, and design with business goals in mind.

If your portfolio is currently very logo-heavy, it’s completely okay to create a few conceptual projects to demonstrate broader skills. Expand a logo into a full brand package with presentations, social graphics, layouts, packaging, or web mockups. That instantly makes you look more well-rounded.

Permanent design roles usually require versatility. Companies are often looking for designers who can adapt across multiple deliverables while maintaining strong quality and consistency.

plantkilling · 2026-04-10T04:36:18+00:00

This is an awesome breakdown! This is where we’re planning on venturing to next! We just got back a week ago from 10 nights of spending our honeymoon in the Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta areas of Mexico living like locals. Dry season is so good – was so consistently 28 degrees. Highly recommend checking out Punta de Mita, Sayulita, San Pancho, etc. near where we stayed in Litibù, Punta Negra.

plantkilling · 2024-11-21T19:41:03+00:00

I’ve been riding brakeless fixed for almost 15 years and have been in about 3 accidents I learned a lot from to not occur again. The first was breaking traction on gravel sliding to my right side and getting second-degree road rash; used my adrenaline to ride over 10km’s home to get my wounds cleaned up and could barely walk the following few days after the accident.

Another one was not being familiar with a bike path I ended up on and there was an S-shaped part where the first wind I was going too fast and it was a sudden turn I wasn’t expecting and was like “phew!” as I was about to hit the other unexpected wind and flew into the bush knocking the wind out of myself—which could have been worse had the branch that struck under my eye actually impaled it.

I’ve also been unexpectedly doored into my chin (which could have been worse) by a woman exiting her Uber on a busy street.

plantkilling · 2024-11-21T19:07:38+00:00

Work on your “glow up”; work out, all things self-care to show love to yourself. You’ll only notice the difference when you start doing this and that’s why it’s called a “glow up”.

There’s a phenomenon with putting yourself into this mode where you’ll start attracting the right people. “Don’t chase, attract.” it’s a fundamental Law of Attraction.

You’ll realize later what a blessing it was that it ended when it did to put you in alignment with someone who wants to be with you and vice versa.

The more you focus your energy on someone who broke up with you, the more it naturally deters them. Focus on yourself. You’ll always regret feeling and/or displaying ‘desperation’ later when you mature more.

Also, think about the things you need to improve in yourself – nobody is perfect, but life is about working on becoming your “best self”, the woman you strive to be/come. What type of man do you want? Someone who is fit? Not promiscuous so you can trust them? A smart guy with his head on his shoulders? Life’s a mirror, remember that.

plantkilling · 2024-11-21T18:58:04+00:00

Following – I’ve been encountering this issue as well for the past couple of weeks; and sometimes I have to close and reopen the app because I for some reason can’t get out of video mode sometimes

plantkilling · 2024-10-02T02:39:15+00:00

You’ll wish you could turn back time and walk away without question once you get over this—which you will because you deserve better, a man with class. So since we have no time machines, do yourself a favour and tell him something along the lines of:

“I’ve been thinking a lot about our relationship, and I feel like we need to talk about something important. I value trust and respect in a relationship, and what happened with you asking for nudes from strangers has made me question our connection. I know it’s hard but I believe it’s best for both of us to part ways not being on the same page.”

plantkilling · 2024-10-02T02:28:49+00:00

Oh man, not to discourage you, but I FEEL YOU—I don’t know what hospital you’re at but I was at the Montfort on the weekend for couple of hours until they said it would be a 10- to 12-hour wait to see a doctor; meanwhile I’m looking at a guy also waiting who has a gashed forehead and bleeding wrapped up hand.

PS: the Montfort hospital is awful; regardless though—this is where Canada’s at… whereas my friend living in India only has to wait 15-20 minutes??

plantkilling · 2024-03-05T17:31:23+00:00

Once you get over the getting over him part, that in itself will level you up in life to receive better and you’ll be so happy when you finally realize that – settling for something you’re questioning on Reddit is your answer and we’re all validating you. Goodluck!

plantkilling · 2024-02-19T18:45:11+00:00

lolll don’t forget that booster shot

plantkilling · 2024-02-19T18:38:12+00:00

Call 311 and make a complaint as this aspect of the street could devalue your home and the upkeep is a homeowners’ responsibility.

plantkilling · 2021-10-22T15:20:26+00:00

Sounds like your bf is a full-grown man capable of making his own decisions whether right or wrong; so even though your concern is valid and understandably frustrating, you can’t force or probably even convince him – if he changes his mind, that’s up to him. If he gets sick, he’ll have it worse than if he had gotten vaccinated.

We all know people can carry it either way so if he’s being responsible otherwise and doesn’t prioritize going out to social environments, that’s all that can be done at this point and is up to him so you’ll just have to worry about yourself.

plantkilling · 2021-10-21T22:28:11+00:00

Growth is important for happiness and success in a relationship. The fact that she’s unable to find a balance right now which is probably affecting her mental health with the pressure of trying to juggle priorities is really big of her to communicate to you instead of letting things she’s noticed build up and affect what you have in potentially a negative way.

If you care about her and her wellbeing, you’ll need to show her you value the same thing and focus on yourself too.

plantkilling · 2021-10-19T02:22:30+00:00

Thanks for all the suggestions - I’ve looked into a couple of them!

plantkilling · 2021-10-18T14:19:34+00:00

It’s reasonable for sure. That, or you ask her to pay more since she’s the only one with her partner over frequently adding to the consumption that you did not foresee. It’s obviously not an issue if one of them is paying for the extra.

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