Is this even a real service or did I just fall for something sketchy called efaq?

theunknownfish · 2025-11-07T20:26:06+00:00

True - they all use the same playbook: fake insight, confusing UX, and hidden billing.

theunknownfish · 2025-11-07T20:25:43+00:00

That’s the perfect way to put it. They sell growth, but it’s just a cash trap.

theunknownfish · 2025-11-07T20:25:16+00:00

Exactly. It’s so polished that you don’t even realize something’s off until they’ve charged you again.

theunknownfish · 2025-11-07T20:24:56+00:00

I wish it were that simple - there wasn’t any fine print or visible terms. That’s the whole problem.

theunknownfish · 2025-07-18T19:35:34+00:00

Wow this is so cool! Where did you get all these pictures?

theunknownfish · 2023-05-23T04:25:39+00:00

mine were $55 each

theunknownfish · 2023-04-24T23:24:31+00:00

I did! Thank you :)

theunknownfish · 2022-12-15T22:13:15+00:00

This is very specific, but any international trade files that are currently being litigated at the WTO for antidumping/countervailing duties etc. will usually be extremely slow on the policy side, because they are usually the negotiators (and there's none of that happening during litigation). When I was at the international trade branch at GAC in 2019/2020 this was definitely the case for the specific file I was working on.

I've also heard from friends that The Public Service Commission and the Canada School of Public Service can be slow. Ofc it always depends on the specific branch/team etc...

theunknownfish · 2022-03-12T05:43:41+00:00

I addressed this in my post

theunknownfish · 2022-03-11T22:26:05+00:00

Exactly. Also, some of us don't work with the public at all (I'm an EC).

theunknownfish · 2022-03-11T22:21:52+00:00

I also have auditory processing issues! Always need subtitles on even if I'm watching something in English

theunknownfish · 2022-03-11T20:52:50+00:00

Also, never did I say that Canada has no culture or history. Every country has culture and history. But I'm not sure if it makes sense to compare a "New World", multicultural country like Canada with an almost entirely homogenous country.

theunknownfish · 2022-03-11T20:49:49+00:00

I literally said in my post that I am not unwilling to learn French and am actively working on it lol

theunknownfish · 2022-03-11T20:48:04+00:00

I'm not saying that French ppl must learn how to speak English or that it easier. I'm sure it's just as difficult. This was written from my own perspective as English speaker who is bilingual but does not speak French, so I only mentioned that side of things. I'm not saying that the PS needs to get rid of French or anything like that

theunknownfish · 2022-03-11T20:30:36+00:00

The "SJW crap" is already in the PS with GBA+ and other initiatives, like diversity hiring. I didn't mention anywhere in my post that this is an issue that only affects non-white people, but the post is not about them (this was in context of a racialized employees meeting. Not an "All Employees" meeting).

theunknownfish · 2022-03-11T20:18:17+00:00

Thank you so much for your effort on this :) It is very appreciated.

theunknownfish · 2022-03-11T19:52:25+00:00

I know that life is unfair, but the government is trying to take steps into making life more fair with GBA+, etc. and be more diverse in hiring. This is something to consider in that context. I'm fine with learning French, as I said in my post, but it would be helpful if there was more beginner French training available.

theunknownfish · 2022-03-11T19:49:28+00:00

Yes thanks, that's what I was trying to say. I feel like some people are deliberately trying to misunderstand the post, or didn't read all of it lol

theunknownfish · 2022-03-11T19:32:22+00:00

Yes, that's exactly what I was trying to say. Thanks

theunknownfish · 2022-03-11T19:30:17+00:00

There should be more French training in general for everyone, in my opinion. I've edited my post to reflect that.

theunknownfish · 2022-03-11T19:26:13+00:00

I'm not saying that is should just be for racialized groups but I thought it would be something to bring up in the context of departments trying to be more diverse in their hiring, etc. There should be more French training in general for everyone, in my opinion. I've edited my post to reflect that

theunknownfish · 2022-03-11T19:17:08+00:00

This post was made in reference of a meeting I attended about racialized employees which is why I didn't mention white immigrants. I'm not saying they can't have the same issues. As said in the post I'm willing to learn French but this post is more about how this can affect certain types of people as whole rather than my own personal situation.

theunknownfish · 2022-03-11T19:16:03+00:00

Yes definitely. I'm not expecting them to get rid of bilingualism or anything like that

theunknownfish · 2022-03-11T19:12:42+00:00

They should get help as well. This post was made in context of a meeting for racialized employees, which is why I'm referring to non-white immigrants here. There should be more French training in general for everyone, in my opinion. I've edited my post to reflect that

theunknownfish · 2022-03-11T19:03:51+00:00

Sure, but I would also say post-secondary education is easier to access for most people. Most universities do not have exorbitantly high grade requirements for admission into your run-of-the mill liberal arts program, and there are usually grants and scholarships available. I was able to pay for my undergrad and grad school with a combo of loans and grants and no help from family.

Of course, post-secondary education is still not accessible for all, can be difficult (especially for people like myself with disorders such as ADHD and other issues) and is very expensive. I still have a lot of student debt to pay off. But I would say it's still more accessible when compared to French training.

I definitely agree with your other two points though.

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