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I get what they're going for here but this is giving strong freedom fries vibes. How much more of this kitschy stuff will we have to endure?

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Anyone at Fidelity Investments down for a DM chat? Would like to get some insight on a specific role.

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Luxury brands/agencies based out of or with offices out of Toronto?

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How do we go about making it equally difficult for American freelancers to work in Canada as the US makes it for us? Currently I have to shell out ~13k + 6 reco letters and an official sponsor. On the… more

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Wondering if anyone has any information they can share on the application/interview experience for the City of Toronto? It took over 6 months from the time I applied to get an interview, I went throug… more

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Hi Everyone,

I’m currently working in IT Support and actively looking for full-time opportunities in System Administration, IT Analyst, Systems Engineer, or Helpdesk Analyst roles. If anyone can refer me or share … more

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Is not having a garage a deal breaker when buying a house in Toronto? The house i’m looking at has 2 parking spots, but no garage. Car theft? Weather damage? Any other common downsides?

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Does anyone else get tickled pink when they see meteorologists geek out on TV over thundersnow? I don't know why, but I enjoy seeing people getting so much joy out of something so simple

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Any IPTV recommendations?

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Hello I have a friend looking at a roll at TD Bank as a contact centre rep 2 (call centre). The pay is mid 40k, she is in her early 20s. What is the best way for them to grow within the company and a… more

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Bookstores make me happy. I just find them so peaceful and love walking around in them. Which is everyone's favorite bookstore? I'm a big fan of Queen Books but I'm open to exploring!

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Most toxic firms/teams to avoid?

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Anyone would like to have a coffee on referrals at IBM Toronto?

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Procter & Gamble Anyone working at Procter & Gamble , I'm really interested in working there as a newly grad data engineer role anyone willing to give a refferal. It would be very beneficial for me.

And also anyone working at Rogers Communications Inc.more

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Anyone at Mastercard consulting arm down for a quick chat?

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Planning to get Lasik, anyone have experience with getting it insured? I don’t have that much vision insurance, would like to know how I can minimize the cost

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PwC Anyone at PWC Payments Practice open to a coffee chat?

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I am a Technical Product and Project Manager working in the field of Machine Learning and Generative AI. I have been working in a news and media company and successfully delivered many applications that are… more

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Is there a sign on bonus for the Big 5. Canadian Banks.

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Whoa, did you catch that insane hockey game last night? It looked like even our American neighbours were actually rooting for Canada instead of their own team. How cool was that?

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I’m a returning PR with over 7 years of experience in finance roles. However, I’m struggling to even get an interview. I’m not even getting unsuccessful emails at least that would let me know that my … more

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Does anyone know why so many coffee shops in Toronto, both the small ones and even some of the big chains, are closed after 4 pm? It's so odd to me, especially since after 5 or so seems like the … more

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Wishing DL4819 passengers a swift recovery . Aren’t we also glad that we live in a country where DEI isn’t blamed for plane crashes with no evidence ?!

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I have a good job right now but am about to get an offer elsewhere. Its a good gig, and I said I wanted 140-160K salary. The process took 3 months+ and now I am sort of liking my job at RBC again. Sti… more

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MBB folks in Toronto. What are your typical hours like and what are the peaks and valleys like? Do you usually get weekends and holidays off?

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Anyone at Wealthsimple Biz Ops open to a coffee?

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Is 170k good for 3 YOE? Legal in-house.

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Is Boston Consulting Group currently hiring for an associate role? Would appreciate a referral and happy to provide background information!

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One person I work with, not on my team but is involved with some of my projects constantly undermines me and is incredibly rude to the point when I see them on calls I get stressed because I know its going … more

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How do we deal with the volume of drug users or otherwhise ‘volatile’ people on our streets ? It is a safety hazard

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How was your work week?

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any recommendations for a good fertility clinic in Toronto?

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Who's exhausted with the Tariff drama? And we get to go through it all again in a month. Anyone doing the whole boycott America thing? I was supposed to fly to NYC to visit family next month but maybe I should skip it

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