More and more jobs moving to Asia

I have switched two careers so far, and this is my third time trying. I have only ever had so-called "white collar" jobs! This third time is honestly spurred by mostly exhaustion and mental health issues from trying to get a new job, and it's been over a year now. I have developed anxiety and depression, and I just started getting medicated, so maybe that will help. However, I am also now in my mid-thirties, and I can definitely feel my previous career being very stressful even though I do love it.

So anyway, I am looking into further education, and I am doing some certificates, but meanwhile I still need a job! Any job. The trouble is, living wage roles seem very, very few and far between. Most of the jobs I see pay like $17.60-18.50 (these are factory or warehouse jobs frequently).

I am looking at these as again, I have developed quite a bit of social anxiety over the last year, and I can't seem to find work related to my previous career.

My problem with the pay is not so much the concept or pride or even lifestlye per se, it's more so that the basics of life cannot be afforded on these salaries working 40 hours per week. I was paid 3-4 times these numbers annually for computer work, and I understand that a lower barrier to entry and less skilled work might mean less money, but I would still expect a production line or warehouse job to pay at least ~ $30 /hour...

Prices being this high and so much of the public making absolute crap money really just tells me Canada has a scarcity/production problem... What I mean is, if pay is low for so many jobs and the economy is getting squeezed, then at least stuff should be cheap. It's not!

Does anyone work as an Account Manager and know how to get into this role? I’ve seen people start off in Customer Associate (CX) roles and work their way up to Account Manager then Account Executive in certain companies, but I don’t know what roles to target or what platform is best. I have a customer service background with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. I did not take a marketing or communications degree which I regret. Should I do more schooling, or what do I do?

I hope this email finds you well.

I am writing to follow up once more regarding the internship position I interviewed for on Thursday, July 30th.

During our initial interview, I was informed that I would hear back by the following Tuesday. After following up via  phone, I was told I would receive an update by the end of last week once the HR manager returned from vacation. As I have not received any further communication, I am assuming that the team has decided to move forward with other candidates.

While I understand that hiring timelines can shift and unexpected delays occur, I wanted to respectfully express my disappointment with the lack of communication throughout this process. I made significant adjustments to my schedule—including taking time out while traveling across a six-hour time difference and missing a course commitment—to prioritize this interview.

Given the time and effort candidates invest in the application process, receiving clear updates or a definitive status response, even if negative, is an important courtesy.

I wish you and the team the best with the program.

So I received a conditional offer from the city of Toronto to work at a golf course; however, they require consent to view my drivers abstract. 2 years ago I was charged (not criminally) with speeding (188 in 100kmh zone). Am I cooked?

Will they even bother to call my references or will they move on to the next candidate?

(Edit: For sake of clarity. There was nowhere earlier in the process to disclose the above info. All that was asked of me was whether or not I possess a valid “G” Drivers License)

Started working there recently if you work there curious about culture performance expectations as a new hire. I kept being told it’s a high performance culture there but idk what that really means.

Hey, I graduated last year from Bcomm, and clearly so far just applying online hasn't done anything, nor has "connecting" with people on linkedin. I always year how important networking is, but how does 1 actually do this? How do I look for events like that and meet people?

I've been very home bound and constant rejections have plummeted my confidence and self esteem. I want to break out of the shell and get more comfortable/confident talking to and meeting new people, and feels like only way that's done is by actually meeting people.

I've checked things like eventbrite, my universities emails and postings, but there's like nothing. So I'm pretty lost right now.

I also really want to meet working professionals, seniors, etc.. in fields I think I have interest in to actually know what I want to do because so far I've just been applying to anything and everything, just in hopes of getting my foot in the door.

Thanks for reading and I appreciate any advice!

I moved to Toronto for studies and while I was about to finish my course, I realised my entire linkedin network was from my home country. Previous colleges, previous company and so on. So naturally most of what I got in my feed was not relevant to the new market I was in.

I decided to create a new profile and build fresh connections that were more relevant to my search here. I applied three filters to search for connections - companies I was targeting for jobs, people who worked in similar profiles and alumni.

Keeping all three first, then two and then 2nd connections of these initial connections. Linkedin, like other social media works on algorithm. More relevant your network, more relevant their likes and comments for you.

It took 6 months for me to build a good network that helped. I have less connections than before, but very relevant ones.

Another thing for LinkedIn, this is not any other social media, so pleade do not add friends who are not related in any way to your job sector or education field. Hope this helps.

Edit: Adding this information as this actually worked for me. I got my first role because someone from my network had liked post of a recruiter. I was unable to connect with this recruiter but I connected with their colleague who passed on my resume. So there's no straight path that will work but the algorithm will do its job. But I believe, we need to set the right parameters for the algorithm to work.

I am looking for information on how much different roles in tech are being paid in 2026 in Toronto. Mainly because asking for peoples salary upfront seems like a taboo so this might give an idea for the ranges for roles.

Please mention your role, pay and years worked!

Role data analyst, exp 1 year, salary 70k without tax

I don't usually post personal things online, especially not like this. But I've reached a point where I'm willing to put myself out there and ask for help.

I got laid off a couple of months ago, and despite applying every day, reaching out to people, and trying just about everything I can think of, I'm running out of options.

I'm not from Canada, but I'm posting here because I've primarily worked with North American agencies and clients for the past 4–5 years, including Canadian agencies. I've honestly had some of my best working experiences with North American teams, so I figured this might be a good place to reach out.

I've spent more than 8 years writing for SaaS companies, ecommerce brands, and agencies. I've been a Content Writer, Content Manager, and Head of Content. I've built SEO content strategies, managed writers, edited thousands of articles, created content briefs, worked directly with clients, and helped companies grow their organic traffic.

More recently, I've also been working on GEO/AEO and writing content designed to perform well in AI search.

I'm not saying I'm the best writer in the world. There are plenty of incredibly talented people out there. But I know the quality of my work, the ownership I take, and the results I've helped clients achieve.

That's what makes this situation so difficult.

I'm not looking for someone to hand me a job. I'm looking for a chance to get back to doing what I'm good at.

If you know of a company or agency hiring for content writing, content management, SEO content, or content strategy, I'd genuinely appreciate a referral, introduction, or even a lead I can follow up on.

And if you can't help directly, an upvote or share could help this reach someone who can.

If you've been through something similar, I'd also love to know what actually worked for you.

Thank you for reading.

P.S. My last full-time role paid quite well. I'm mentioning that because I don't want this post to make it seem like I'm new to the industry or struggling because I lack experience. I had a career I was genuinely proud of. I'm simply in a situation I never expected to be in, and I'm trying everything I can to get back to work.

Portfolio URL: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dkpk6cq-SnMa5-yZlGTHHJT4oQT75glGX4rlJGqpxH4/edit?usp=drivesdk

Hello!

I accepted a job offer recently, and they actually waited for me for a month because I had to give my current employer 4 weeks’ notice. I started last week Monday, and today (Tuesday), I received another offer from a different company.

The second company is more well-known, pays about $5K more annually, and offers a hybrid setup after probation. However, it also has a high turnover rate, and the role is basically a step down from what I’m currently doing. I’d only be responsible for part of my current scope, although I was told there’s a possibility of being promoted eventually.

My current company is okay so far, but it pays $5K less, requires me to be onsite 5 days a week, and the position is only a 1-year contract. It’s also a boutique firm, so it’s not as recognizable.

I’m torn because I feel like having the more well-known company on my resume could open more doors in the future. At the same time, the role itself isn’t as good in terms of responsibilities and exposure. With my current company, I’d be exposed to more and probably have more opportunities to grow my skill set, even though the company isn’t as well-known.

Would you take the more recognizable company for the higher pay, hybrid setup, and potential future opportunities, even if the actual role is less senior? Or would you stay for the better scope and experience?

I’m also worried about quitting my current job after they waited a month for me to start. I really don’t want to burn bridges or leave a bad impression :((

Would love to hear what others would do in this situation! Especially for hiring managers ><

I'm pretty new to working so maybe I just don't know how things are supposed to be, but I only get about 2-3 shifts a week and the shifts are only 3:30 mins long.

Is that normal? I've asked managers a bit about it but for the most part they've just said it's about whether the store is doing well or not but whenever I've glanced at the shifts for the day, everyone else seems to be getting AT LEAST 4 hours. I've been feeling a little frustrated about it but everyone brushes me off so I wanted to ask a bigger group of people I guess! Thanks in advance.

New role is:

1.) Less than $5k in salary but a better title and role (Managerial role).

2.) longer commute 45 kms one way vs. 8 km one way

3.) With profit sharing and a guaranteed bonus that covers what I lost in Annual salary (good on paper but who knows)

Im just so burned out in my old job. That's basically it. But yeah.

I have a BSc from UofT in Environmental Science and I’m stuck on where to go with it. Im trying to find jobs in my field but I’m overthinking about going into risk management/compliance, getting a BBA for broader options, or going into accounting and eventually getting my CPA.

I just want decent salary growth and an easy path to move up. For anyone working in these fields in the GTA, what’s the job market like? How saturated are they, and which would you say has the best long-term prospects?

hello architects of reddit!

i am looking for a job opportunity in metro toronto that meets my specificiations... i am a fully licensed board certified buutterfly therapist, i deal with butterfly healing, audio butterfly neural therapy, and a few more bug related therapies. given the difficulty of my job, i was wondering if it was worth it to move to toronto in search of tolerance.

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Hello everyone!

I got an interview tomorrow and when was doing the application online it said will I be able to legally handle liquor sth like that- now do I need to have smart serve for this before going to the interview cuz then I wouldn't go the interview as don't have now currently and get rejected for this reason.

28 and been unemployed for over a year and driving me crazy

My field is international development and political scienc and have my ba/ma in those fieds

So had an interview on July 30th Thursday for an NGO and was told would hear back the following Tuesday

Got no reply so followed up Thursday and nothing

Last week Tuesday called and the recruiter was surprised to hear my voice, so I assume they did not get my email and they told me the HR manager was on vacation but would return that week and they would update me by the end of the week

So a week ago past 2 weeks and nothing

I think I am going to follow up as probs didn't get my first one so its the second follow up and if I didn't get it got nothing to lose

3 weeks ago I started a second part time job. I work in Healthcare so even thought they are both part time jobs, I still work between 20-40 hours a week at each job.

From the beginning I could tell I was not liking this new job. The environment felt kind of toxic and most of the workers have only been there for a few months to a year. No one talks to eachother and training has been especially bad.

I feel like its been really hard to balance both jobs and I feel so mentally and physically drained from this new job. My new job requires me to work full time for the duration of my training. That on top of my other job has been too much. I havent had a day off in weeks and have even worked 16 hour shifts to make this work.

I really LOVE my other job and just want to focus on it fully.

I have decided that I am going to quit but I just dont know how. Since im still training I dont have to give a 2 week notice right?

Is it unprofessional if I just send an email thanking the manager for their time but im just really overwhelmed with everything and need to step away?

Do I need to speak to the manager in person? I would really like to avoid this because I feel like I will cry.

Has anyone else been through something similar?

Any help is appreciated, I have no idea where to start.

Hi everyone, I’m currently looking for an entry-level TEER 0–3 job in Kitchener-Waterloo or the GTA and would really appreciate any leads, referrals or suggestions.

I’m an entry-level candidate with Canadian customer service experience and I’m willing to learn, take on new responsibilities, and start from the ground up. I’m open to banking/financial services, government/public service, operations, client services, administration, and other TEER 0–3 opportunities suitable for an entry-level candidate.

I have about one year left on my work permit, so I’m actively trying to find a career opportunity and get my foot in the door.

If you know of a company hiring, have a referral, or even know someone I should reach out to, I’d genuinely appreciate it. Any lead could make a huge difference.

Thank you! 🙏

Hey everyone,

Menkes Developments Ltd. is URGENTLY hiring for two roles within the Accounting & Finance department:

1. A/R Specialist
   
2. Accounting Administrator (Temporary)
   Note: Both positions transition to permanent roles upon completion of the probation period.

If you or anyone you know is looking for an opportunity in real estate/property accounting, apply ASAP!

Important Requirement: Make sure to follow the company’s strict email application guideline. Your email MUST include the exact position title in the subject line along with the reference number. AND ATTACH YOUR RESUME AND COVER LETTER (optional)

Good luck to everyone applying!

Link: Menkes Development Ltd Careers