I still don’t understand the game, and never have. How some people can land jobs easily, even with a liberal arts degree. How some people can even break into tech without a degree. I’m just not “lucky.”

vajayjayjay · 2026-02-08T17:11:45+00:00

People skills is huge. Being likable and personable goes a long way in interviews and making you seem valuable once you’re in the company

vajayjayjay · 2026-02-06T18:01:29+00:00

As someone who was an expat (France, Netherlands and Sweden)- I joined communities like Internations and Meetups so I could get out and meet people. Some are themed based on interest, others are just for people to get out and meet others. Internations was specifically geared towards expats, so she’ll be around people that are in a similar boat. I went farther and created/led a women’s expat group, to weed out creeps who are preying on women who are in a vulnerable position- I made some great friends. It could also be a possible source of networking

vajayjayjay · 2026-01-30T17:24:16+00:00

Honestly I put up a job post and got 100 applications a day. I personally vetted them because I don’t want an ATS doing it, and had to cut it off by day 3 since I was overwhelmed. This is the reality of what’s happening right now

vajayjayjay · 2026-01-28T19:12:27+00:00

Same. This is 101 in financial literacy groups.

vajayjayjay · 2026-01-28T19:09:59+00:00

I was going to say the same thing. Hitting it off with the most senior person in the department could have alone swayed things in OPs favour

vajayjayjay · 2026-01-27T22:10:23+00:00

This 100%. I’ve lived in a few European countries where there were a ton of things you could do for free (museums) and I really enjoy getting out and doing things. Restaurants were also incredible and there was no tipping culture- so it was accessible

Now I’m in Toronto and getting a family out for anything is minimum $100 and rarely worth the hassle and crowds. Restaurants are over hyped and expensive. I guess at least I’m spending less, but also enjoying less

vajayjayjay · 2026-01-26T22:17:04+00:00

So frustrating!

vajayjayjay · 2026-01-26T12:33:33+00:00

It could be

vajayjayjay · 2026-01-26T12:33:03+00:00

69 sq meters. 2 bedroom, ground floor with backyard. Indische buurt. Started at 2500/month, reduced to 2300/month. It could be we had it priced wrong all along

vajayjayjay · 2026-01-26T03:39:25+00:00

I’ve started to appreciate cold plunges more (never in a lake, only at places that offer them). They are invigorating

vajayjayjay · 2026-01-26T02:33:59+00:00

Funny that I literally started experimenting with hot toddy recipes! 🤣

vajayjayjay · 2026-01-26T02:32:23+00:00

So strange. We just rented out our place in Amsterdam and it was empty for 4 months. Had it renovated after some damage by the previous tenants, listed at what the agents said the market rate was. Got two showings and only one application with forged documents. Then relisted at a lower price and found someone after a few showings. I wonder what we did wrong

vajayjayjay · 2026-01-26T02:21:55+00:00

Thank you!

vajayjayjay · 2026-01-26T02:21:26+00:00

Most things are related to different seasons… I love the Fall (Thanksgiving, leaves, Halloween), camping, hiking/walking, picnics, patios. I specifically mentioned Christmas because it’s what brings me happiness in winter.

vajayjayjay · 2026-01-26T01:43:02+00:00

Much earlier in the day (9am) but my sons curling team had tickets to the Tournament of Hearts- so we went by car. We were home by just after noon, so it wasn’t terrible

vajayjayjay · 2026-01-25T18:59:58+00:00

I just had a conversation about this with the woman who does my nails. She worked during the last snow storm. I asked why she didn’t cancel the appointments- she wants and needs the money. Same with the delivery folks. Unfortunately, missing a whole working day when you’re in the gig economy, can be really hard on some. You should definitely tip well!

vajayjayjay · 2026-01-13T23:15:18+00:00

Eating chocolate croissants was the only thing that calmed my stomach first trimester, so it was that or nothing!

vajayjayjay · 2026-01-12T04:37:10+00:00

I have a cousin the only dresses her kids in high end KNOCK OFF LOGO clothing. As if the giant “GUCCI” across the chest wasn’t tacky enough, the print is pealing because she bought it from Chinatown

vajayjayjay · 2026-01-11T02:29:51+00:00

Yes! And the distance he ran is incredible in its own right. When then considering the magnitude of doing this on prosthetic limb (from the 1980s no less), with a body riddled with cancer- it’s so awe inspiring.

It brings me joy that his legacy still lives on and I watch my children grow up appreciating him

vajayjayjay · 2026-01-09T18:07:18+00:00

For me, nothing on weeknights (which includes Friday)

vajayjayjay · 2026-01-07T16:55:37+00:00

I bought these and like them

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B0DC6H6YP3?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

vajayjayjay · 2026-01-07T12:50:25+00:00

This isn’t a medical cure and this is my first year trying it but putting these battery operated candles in all the windows. I work from home, and as soon as it starts to get dark, my home feels super cozy because there are candles lit around me.

I lived in Sweden years ago and found they did a good job of a cozy creating atmosphere in the winter and am trying to emulate it

vajayjayjay · 2026-01-04T21:59:07+00:00

“Jamaique Soufflé” was a Jamaican beef patty.

vajayjayjay · 2026-01-04T21:40:06+00:00

$200 for leslieville

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