Entropia withdrew his Friday vote, so Saturday is now winning.
There are some big names on that Saturday only list.
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Toronto-Age |OT4| Molested by a Burger Priest
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Entropia withdrew his Friday vote, so Saturday is now winning.
There are some big names on that Saturday only list.
Thanks guys
Not really. They said they liked me and willing to work around it until I get it.
Not really. They said they liked me and willing to work around it until I get it.
I can wait, it's just that it seems weird to me. I just hope they'll show up sort of soon-ish to plan the trip accordingly. Also because it's like my best bet since you can't buy VIA Rail tickets from outside Canada & the US (lol)
Congrats dude! Awesome stuff!
Congrats!
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Awwwwww yisssssss
In all seriousness, if that thing bit someone....
Ah, we have a tribute willing to volunteer for said biting.
I honestly dont hate nice warm/hot weather....
but cannot comprehend how someone willingly would like humid weather.
Like, its 30+ and HUMID as fuck. You cant even just sit down at the park for a beer without sweating. Its just uncomfortable.
p.s most of February is going to be -10
but cannot comprehend how someone willingly would like humid weather.
Like, its 30+ and HUMID as fuck. You cant even just sit down at the park for a beer without sweating. Its just uncomfortable.
p.s most of February is going to be -10
welp
Conrad back from the dead!
KnightHart
Member
welp
I wish I was there to see this. Those guys are such strange creatures
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Tropical weather that people go to specifically to sit in that weather and drink a beer for.
Sigh...
Well...old man Kuro going back to class. Taking a business analysis course at UofT so I can be more of a Junior Mint (even though I'm already a business analyst according to my job title) I should be used to this since I did take classes after I graduated, but I still feel like crap. I never liked schoolin'
When are you starting?
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Tomorrow night is the first class.
I know it's good for people to continue learning, and I have gotten pretty stagnant and unchallenged at work (though convincing the goddamn devs to do their goddamn work is frustrating), but I still hate school cause of the pressure I put on myself (probably due to the Generic Asian side).
Congrats, Kraft.
And Kuro, I know the feel. I went back to school a couple of years ago and classes were in the evening. It was tough in terms of having to work during the day and be at school at night, both being a good distance away from each other.
That being said, I genuinely liked my classes for the most part.
And Kuro, I know the feel. I went back to school a couple of years ago and classes were in the evening. It was tough in terms of having to work during the day and be at school at night, both being a good distance away from each other.
That being said, I genuinely liked my classes for the most part.
Haha I know what you mean about not liking classes. I find that the classes helped me develop a sense of intuition for certain subjects, but the majority of the skills I have were developed during internships. I finished my coursework requirements for my degree last year so this year I can focus on my thesis work.
I went back to school at U of T for project management. It was tiring. And weird to me since the lectures were all on power point and I didn't really have to take notes.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
I still have no idea how you're having trouble finding a job with that. Have you had someone review the old resume and used another agency? :/
-Pyromaniac-
Member
rogers ignite or teksavvy seem like the best bets imo.
Junior Mint
Member
Kuro going to school makes me want to watch that episode of Simpsons where Homer goes back to college.
Are you doing an entire program or just a course? I took a BA essentials course at Global Knowledge years ago cause my company paid for it and found the course itself completely useless. Personally, I recommend just reading Seven Steps to Mastering Business Analysis by Barbara Carkenord and Software Requirements by Karl Wiegers. I think it's a difficult subject to learn though... you really have to go through a few projects before everything starts to connect. Even worse if your company doesn't have the structure (a proper SDLC) in place.
Don't really do as much BA work anymore since I moved into M&A but it was always fun to see something you designed come to life. Though on the opposite side of that, it hurts when your users complain that a new tool or system you implemented sucks ass, lol.
I think project management is a hard field to get into right up until you get your PMP. Try looking for project analyst or project coordinator roles first...
Are you doing an entire program or just a course? I took a BA essentials course at Global Knowledge years ago cause my company paid for it and found the course itself completely useless. Personally, I recommend just reading Seven Steps to Mastering Business Analysis by Barbara Carkenord and Software Requirements by Karl Wiegers. I think it's a difficult subject to learn though... you really have to go through a few projects before everything starts to connect. Even worse if your company doesn't have the structure (a proper SDLC) in place.
Don't really do as much BA work anymore since I moved into M&A but it was always fun to see something you designed come to life. Though on the opposite side of that, it hurts when your users complain that a new tool or system you implemented sucks ass, lol.
I think project management is a hard field to get into right up until you get your PMP. Try looking for project analyst or project coordinator roles first...
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
It's just a certificate course for now. I'll see after the first class how I feel; I may just take something else.
I'll look that book up now in the meantime.
Yep. I don't have my PMP or even the CAPM, which is the step below. I don't have enough hours to do either certification. The problem is that my last role was so diverse (each one of my major responsibilities was a full time job in of itself) that it's hard to translate the skills. I look at training and I don't have HR or adult education diplomas. I look at process improvement and I don't have six sigma. It's the same for project management.
I have been looking at coordinator roles and I'm also working with a recruiter now.
More Chappelle shows added, tix on sale @ 10 AM tmrw... Missed out the first time, not gonna make that mistake again...
http://www.blogto.com/arts/2016/02/dave_chappelle_adds_more_shows_in_toronto/
http://www.blogto.com/arts/2016/02/dave_chappelle_adds_more_shows_in_toronto/
Junior Mint
Member
Damn. I think CAPM only requires 20 hours of formal PM education, does it not?
Hopefully this helps!
1) If you took classes, unless you dropped out you will have the education requirement to write your CAPM exam. I did an online course through Fanshawe for Project Management, I could've written my CAPM after the first class (1 semester). I didn't do it until I had completely finished the course (about 2 years).
2) What type of companies are you looking to do Project Management at? When I was applying for roles Toronto, I was getting into digital agencies. From what I was told by some people who work for those is that it's hard to get into project management with them, and that they typically don't like the PMP types.
3) Having your PMP can definitely get your foot in the door, it doesn't necessarily mean that you're a good project manager. What I found while I was taking my courses and reading through the PMBOK is that it can make everything rigid. While sometimes that's good... it's sometimes not best for the company. But it's good to know the basics of how a project should run! Your best bet will be to look for a Project Coordinator role.
4) Are you on LinkedIn? Do you network with anyone on there? Have you put out feelers to former colleagues about opportunities? THIS IS THE ABSOLUTELY MOST IMPORTANT THING!!!!! How did I get my new/current job? I was at a Mastodon/Clutch concert, one of my former co-workers was there. Someone he used to work with was there. That person is now my boss.
5) Any interest in doing Business Analysis? The role I ended up with is a dual BA/PM role. That could help you grow in either direction.
Junior Mint
Member
sweating like shit at home right now. had to open the window
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Whose side are you on?!?!
Sigh...
Leave at 5 to take bus. Crowded
Get on subway. Crowded.
Go one stop. Out of service get the fuck out.
Wait for next train and get on. Crowded.
Every station. Pause or stop.
Get to St. George. Crowded as fuck.
Walk out and check map...WHERE THE FUCK IS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE?! WTF?! WHO FUCKING TAKES ANYTHING THERE? Get lost.
Consult phone. Find building. HOW THE FUCK DO I GET IN HERE?!
Find door. WHERE THE FUCK IS 152?!?! Wander aimlessly.
Walk in. Sit down. Want to shoot self...
I don't remember shit being like this when I went to this university years ago...
Edit: heh, Junior Mint. Someone from your company is here. Can see from the tag on her laptop.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
I had classes in other buildings. Never this one.
Junior Mint
Member
get her name lol
Got a question on life insurance, as weird as it is to post here. I figured some of you have good knowledge on this, and it would be relevant to me since we're all in the same area.
How strict are companies on medical exams? Would I immediately be declined if they spot anything remotely bad?
How strict are companies on medical exams? Would I immediately be declined if they spot anything remotely bad?
I have always and forever will be on the side that wants to repeatedly punch you in the face until my hands hurt too much to go on. At that point I'll switch to kicking you.
They'd probably just make you pay a higher premium. To get declined at your age you'd have to be diagnosed with something very serious.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Lee or Li or something. Asian girl. Dyed hair. And to answer your question. It depends.
Oh, you want a piece? Eh? Meet up. Choke you with Coors you fuzz face.
Two and a half weeks left.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Sigh. I'll be there so you can bask in my misery. I think I need to take a class that's more doing and less sitting and listening.
Therefore, fuzzy wins... :'(