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Thoughts on Marsh McLennan in Toronto? How's the culture? WLB? WFH?

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Hi all, I am seeking a referral for a role at Stripe's Toronto office as it closely aligns with my background and experience.
Thank you in advance for your support!

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This bowl is like one consultant popping off lol

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Total Non Canadian Workex - 5 years
1st Job in Canada - Started in 2021 - 1.5 years
2nd Job in Canada - approx 2 years got laid off
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How much do you make? I feel trapped in a 100K role.

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Any Change Management/Business Transformation professionals down for a quick chat? Looking to pivot career wise with more focus on change management, would love to get your feedback on the field/your … more

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Starting a thread - People in Toronto / Canada What is your age and net worth (incl. spouse if married) and what is the corpus you plan you retire with and at what age?

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Anyone here work at MLSE Digital Labs? Applied for a job there. I’ve heard bad things about MLSE proper (long hours, poor compensation, forced return to work, unnecessarily competitive, etc) but I’m c… more

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What is everybody’s travel budget for 2025?

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I am a skilled WordPress developer with 6+ years of experience in designing, building, and optimizing websites for SMEs and enterprises.

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I'm a pricing analyst with pricing experience across different industry. Between oil and gas, manufacturing, chemicals, financial services (group retirement products) and now within distribution.

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Shot in the dark - does anyone know of opportunities for a remote, part-time internship in corporate finance/strategy? I’m looking for anything between now and May.

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Does everyone truly hate Trudeau? I understand he messed up a lot of things. But I still appreciate the changes he brought to Canada in the very beginning. I am talking from the POV of someone who’s l… more

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Looking to impress a first date this weekend without going overboard. Any suggestions for a true Italian restaurant in the GTA with a warm, authentic vibe?

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Is laserclinics good ?

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Anyone know if Scotiabank is DB or DC pension? I assume it is DC pension. What is the pension matching?

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I have 9+ years of workex, got laid off earlier this year and had to take almost a 50 percent paycut for the new job. Dropped from 180k to around 100k. I took the decision because I thought I would li… more

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Am I being underpaid?

YOE: 4
Position: Associate Investment Advisor
Licensing: CSC, CPH, WME
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2024 Bonus: $1,000
Vacation: 3 Weeks
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Going into the new years just curious to set some financial benchmarks for me and my wife. What is the retirement number, current and retirement age and current gross household income for different folks living in GTA… more

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Thoughts on PowerON Energy Solutions? Interviewing for a role in the strategy team and curious to learn about culture, WLB, and comp

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Is anyone looking for ft or pt work as a social media manager? I'm hiring for my own company!

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Are recruiters contacting applicants during the holidays? Ive applied to a bunch of places since dec 20 and havent heard back. Wondering if its just recruiters holding back on contacting candidates si… more

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Spouse and I are visiting Toronto over New Years Eve. Any recommendations for events that night?

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Happy holidays everyone! Is it true that a two-page resume will increase the chance of getting through the applicant tracking system (ATS) round now?

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I received an interview at a director competitor doing the exact same role I currently am doing. Should this be successful, I am 10000% sure they would walk me out the second I give notice.
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I'm joining Deloitte -Toronto (Canada) and they told me I'll be getting a mobile device through them. Wondering if I'll be able to use my personal virtual sim on that phone? I'm thinki… more

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Want to know CIBC’s current pay structure for Level 8/9. Thanks.

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Looking for recommendations to celebrate new year eve, want to keep it noisy, dance friendly with good drinks

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How much does one get at Level 8 & 9 at CIBC.

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Hey everybody, I am in the Greater Toronto Area, and I have been looking for a field job for the past year but haven't had any luck so far. I've only had about four interviews and got rejected. I don't know what to do now, where to start, or how to find a job. I am looking for a job in the IT field, especially in the business analyst domain. Any tips and help would be appreciated. Thanks!

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I’m tired of the same chain coffee shops near my office in the Financial District. I’m craving a spot that has great coffee and a cozy vibe where I can work on my laptop. Any recommendations for good coffee shops in the downtown core?

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