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Toronto-Age |OT3| Going Off the Rails on a Gravy Train
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BigJonsson
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G system was introduced in the mid-90's I think
Can i join you in the woods? I am tired of being in the city.
Sousanator
Member
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Whoo! Only middle aged!
Most of the plastic laminate has peeled of my health card but other than that it's fine! I don't want to have to give it up though.
Hmm...oh, I can probably guess an age range for you now that I know you have that card...
That card is much better imo...fuck having to 'renew' my health card.
1994
Ditto!
Surprised to see quite a few people still have the red and white health card. Most people I know have the new ones.
You also now know that I didn't go through the graduated licensing.
And there's quite a few of us that still have the red and white cards....
Just applied for some jobs in Nunavut. Can't take it anymore. Need to get out of here and live somewhere else for a while. I'm accepting whichever one I get. They all provide relocation assistance and lodging. Need to experience new things.
This is the first time in my life that I have been stationary in one city/country for more than three years. Feels weird..my body and mind doesn't like it.
p.s Gaf meetup in Iqaluit next year.
This is the first time in my life that I have been stationary in one city/country for more than three years. Feels weird..my body and mind doesn't like it.
p.s Gaf meetup in Iqaluit next year.
Good luck. Let us know how that works out.
I've been thinking about relocating, but I lack the money and qualifications for any substantial employment.
Thank you.
You don't need much experience or any money to do this.,
My friend did a similar thing. I had known him two years, and he was a bicycle mechanic. Simple and basic stuff.
He had had enough of this city too, and wanted to relocate. He applied for a ton of jobs in Alberta related to oil field and such, and finally got one after two months. He is making great money now working on the field. They assisted him with relocation, he has lodging and food allowance.
He had ZERO experience in the oil industry and field work. But since they need people, and he has the bare minimum experience with fixing things - bicycles in this case - they took him. He was trained for 2 months and then started working full-time.
It is long hours and hard work, and you don't get to come back to see family a lot, but the pay is worthwhile. A lot of people think they are prepared to work in such remote locations, but far too many mentally break down and come back.
Most of those territories are desperate for people to come.
My recommendation would be to sit down and make a list of all your expertise and experiences, no matter what. Tidy it up into a resume and cover letter and start mailing. If it fails, at least you tried.
I have already sent out a ton of resumes, even for position way out of my league. At the end of the day, what difference does it make if they say no?
You Are Viewtiful
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Finally a #teamwinter member puts his money where his mouth is
Good luck with that
Stock up on groceries, or get ready to pay $20 for a bag of Lays
BigJonsson
Member
My wallet was stolen out of my bag in grade 10 gym class, that was the end of my red and white health card...........never figured out who stole it right off the damn bleachers
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
You just can't live with #teamwarm
Well, we definitely gotta have one last season battle before you leave. Alberta is probably a better bet though...it's actually somewhat civilized...
I was thinking about Alberta, but your wife said she wants to be somewhere remote.
criesofthepast
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Save some cash for a plane ticket and come down here and teach English or distribute some good ole south american cocaine. I have a contact from Colombia named Sebastien who could hook you up with a job.
Also, check out workaway.info or other similar work for lodging/food websites out there. If you just want to get away for a year or whatever it is a great way to do it.
Kuro Madoushi
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That's impossible when your groin is already remote! D:
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criesofthepast
Member
Shit shit shit. Now I got the RCMP on my ass. Definitely not coming back to Canada now.
KnightHart
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So yeah... That Sony Yonge & Dundas thing was... A thing.
Anyone going to the Smash Bros 4 thing at Best Buy Wednesday? My friends all actually have jobs and I'm still a pathetic NEET and I have a feeling I'm going alone to it.
Anyone going to the Smash Bros 4 thing at Best Buy Wednesday? My friends all actually have jobs and I'm still a pathetic NEET and I have a feeling I'm going alone to it.
Was it bad or good?
Not bad. T-shirt, wristband, and a poster was to be had.
There was a code that will get you Destiny Alpha, Battlefield Hardline Beta, $5 PSN credit and 30 day music unlimited.
Overall worth it. Would be cool if they did it again next year.
Sup!
KnightHart
Member
Well I've always wanted to see what the actual audience reaction would have been if Sony or MS went full TV, and I saw it.
Overall though it was fun. Like, I'd go back to one next year. The free stuff like $5 PSN credit, Destiny Alpha this week (!) and BF:Hardline Beta (I might give this one away since I have the PC Beta and was playing it today) were good GETS. I got another advertisement shirt I will never wear, a poster I tossed in my closest 5 minutes ago, but the lanyard and wristband are cool.
KnightHart
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Well I'll gladly just give it up, probably in this thread cause I was at the Toronto viewing. But thing is we don't get BF Hardline until... I think the 16th of June, so next week. But we get the Destiny Alpha this week, and that's just fucking crazy. I wonder if there'll be free stuff on Wednesday for Smash Bros 4.
Kuro Madoushi
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Disappointing e3 so far.
I was hoping for too much...hope Ninty does something biases show new trailers of already announced games.
I don't have any other games to preorder that I haven't already with the BB deal.
I was hoping for too much...hope Ninty does something biases show new trailers of already announced games.
I don't have any other games to preorder that I haven't already with the BB deal.
names2hard4you
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I think sony lost a lot of steam talking numbers and comics halfway through the presentation. I just started doing other things until they brought out the games again. Xbox on the other hand learned from their mistake last year and showed just games. I don't own the One, but I gotta give it to them for that, even though they showed a bunch of third party non exclusives for the most part, unlike Sony that focused primarily on their own ecosystem. Overall both cons were ok. Nothing mind blowing.
i know some guys straight out of university working out in alberta making a killing. they fly back here every 3 weeks all expenses paid and they have more money than they know what to do with
Glad I didn't go to the Sony E3 theatre thing. I would've fallen asleep in the middle section.
Good E3 so far though, much better than the last couple of years, in my opinion. Just need Nintendo to drop some bombs so the world doesn't completely forget about them. I'll buy a Wii U this Friday if Nintendo can make me give a shit again.
Good E3 so far though, much better than the last couple of years, in my opinion. Just need Nintendo to drop some bombs so the world doesn't completely forget about them. I'll buy a Wii U this Friday if Nintendo can make me give a shit again.
names2hard4you
Member
Its about time they show us Zelda Wii U along with SMTxFE and X.
Man I couldn't disagree more but I guess I'm into all these games.
Im hyped about everything Ubisoft right now, except the Crew along with Bloodborne, Uncharted, The Order, The Witcher.
Man next year is going to be awesome!
Uh is anyone else having Internet and tv issues right now? Rogers, that is...
Everything seems to be broken :| screw Rogers
Fake edit: According to canadianoutages, there have been widespread reports of Rogers outages since around 9:15 in the GTA.
Edit: looks like Rogers is getting swamped with phone calls because I've been on hold for like 20 mins
Everything seems to be broken :| screw Rogers
Fake edit: According to canadianoutages, there have been widespread reports of Rogers outages since around 9:15 in the GTA.
Edit: looks like Rogers is getting swamped with phone calls because I've been on hold for like 20 mins
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I'm off hibernate for the summer. so long gaf
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I'm off hibernate for the summer. so long gaf
You can join me in Nunavut.
Yeah my internet was really really slow last night.
criesofthepast
Member
Let's hope.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Just Dance?
I preordered
uncharted 4
destiny
MGSV
FF 15
FF:Theatherhythm
TLOU
NHL15
X
And just got Witcher 3 on GoG
Nothing else on the show, including the Nintendo conference made me want to add anything else.
You Are Viewtiful
Member
Just Dance is GOAT. You're all haters. The only thing bad about it is that Gangnam Style is DLC :x
added_time
Member
That list really reminds me how most video games just don't interest me anymore. Oh well. It probably saves me tons of money to prefer $1 indie games over things like Uncharted.
I liked the Zelda art style though.. so I guess that's ..... something?
Pre-ordered the Destiny bundle on Amazon for $449. A little bit cheaper compared to EB/FS/BB's $499. Wasn't really looking to pick up a PS4 but pre-ordered anyways cause of the cheaper price and I dunno how limited the white ps4 is gonna be. I can always cancel it if I change my mind.
Really REALLY looking forward to MH4U though. That game is gonna ruin my social life
Really REALLY looking forward to MH4U though. That game is gonna ruin my social life
Kuro Madoushi
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Distract-em-ups.
I don't think I saw that on the BB preorder page...Pre-ordered the Destiny bundle on Amazon for $449. A little bit cheaper compared to EB/FS/BB's $499. Wasn't really looking to pick up a PS4 but pre-ordered anyways cause of the cheaper price and I dunno how limited the white ps4 is gonna be. I can always cancel it if I change my mind.
Really REALLY looking forward to MH4U though. That game is gonna ruin my social life
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