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Originally Posted by RabidRat  I don't know what the immigration laws are like for Singapore, but regarding SoCal, you're not going to be able to move down to the states for work without a professional degree (see this list: TN status - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) | Just want to clear up possible miscommuncation. You do need to be applying for one of the listed titles. For example, they'll accept you if your contract says "Computer Systems Analyst", but will turn you away if it says "Computer Programmer".
I have a BCIT diploma, and I worked in the states for a few years on a TN. So you don't NEED a professional degree..
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03-06-2012, 11:29 AM
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#127 | | RabidMod
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Originally Posted by freakshow Just want to clear up possible miscommuncation. You do need to be applying for one of the listed titles. For example, they'll accept you if your contract says "Computer Systems Analyst", but will turn you away if it says "Computer Programmer".
I have a BCIT diploma, and I worked in the states for a few years on a TN. So you don't NEED a professional degree.. | Sorry I stand corrected. Some of the listed titles do allow for diplomas. I'll edit my post.
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Originally Posted by top_dyl i make lower than minimum wage | shut the fuck up you fucking idiot
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03-06-2012, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by freakshow Just want to clear up possible miscommuncation. You do need to be applying for one of the listed titles. For example, they'll accept you if your contract says "Computer Systems Analyst", but will turn you away if it says "Computer Programmer".
I have a BCIT diploma, and I worked in the states for a few years on a TN. So you don't NEED a professional degree.. | Yeah I'm aware, kinda why im leaning towards sticking with nursing,
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03-06-2012, 06:44 PM
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#130 | | Banned (ABWS)
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Originally Posted by RabidRat Structural engineering, mining engineering, petroleum engineering.. there's plenty of money there =p
Electrical was a mistake  but what can I do though, I happen to love it. | Exactly what DO you do with those jobs?
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03-06-2012, 08:36 PM
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#131 | | I told him no, what y'all do?
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Originally Posted by RabidRat Structural engineering, mining engineering, petroleum engineering.. there's plenty of money there =p
Electrical was a mistake but what can I do though, I happen to love it. | you got suckered too eh? everyone always told me electrical was the best because it was the hardest...i shoulda asked who makes the most not which is the hardest hah
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03-06-2012, 09:14 PM
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#132 | | I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
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So how does one get into a welding position in Alberta with little to no experience?
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03-06-2012, 09:33 PM
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You go to school to get your tickets and get apprenticed. You can also get on as a laborer in a metal work shop and work hard and hope they teach and apprentice you. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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03-06-2012, 10:37 PM
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03-07-2012, 01:06 AM
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#135 | | RabidMod
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Originally Posted by Over9K Exactly what DO you do with those jobs? | I can tell you exactly what you do with any job.
You can look through Monster.com, Workopolis.com, or Indeed.com, and just type in [occupation] (say, "registered nurse") and click on a job posting, and look at the listed responsibilities and desired experience. Looking through job postings is IMO the single best way to get an idea of what you actually DO on a job, far better than reading Wikipedia or going by hearsay. As for what it's LIKE to work in a field, it's probably best to ask someone who's doing it.
Then, if you're curious about salary: Company Salaries | Glassdoor
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03-07-2012, 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by GLOW you got suckered too eh? everyone always told me electrical was the best because it was the hardest...i shoulda asked who makes the most not which is the hardest hah | Haha to be honest I chose it because I'm passionate about it. I'm specialized into digital electronics design and it is a hell of a lot of fun. As long as I'm making enough to live I'll always be happy doing it.
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03-07-2012, 10:33 AM
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correction in housing prices is happening already, will catch momentum in another few months - may pickup by nov. (provided everything remains equal)
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03-07-2012, 11:44 AM
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#138 | | Revscene.net has a homepage?!
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we bought our house 4 year ago,
our bi-weekly payments are 1050, so 2100 monthly.
480$ of that is interest, so we pretty much saving 1620 dollars everymonth in equity.
this is much preferable to renting IMO,
but we also do pay 300 a month in property tax, and just got a bill for 750 for water and garbage... so the extra bills definitly add up, but its still better than renting and paying someone elses mortage.
it also helps that I can fix everything myself including appliances, furnaces, cars, plumbing and what have you,
dont pay anyone to do anything for you, and save all that money for yourself.
any trade is something anyone can learn, so learn it for yourself
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03-07-2012, 01:29 PM
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#139 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Originally Posted by penner2k You mad that if you get out of school when you are 18 and move to Alberta you will be making $160k a year as a pipefitter in 3 years.
Or if you save up your money and put in your time you could be making $100 hr as a welder by the time you are 22. | Slightly more complicated than that.... Let me guess, youre a first year dragging leads and collecting boltup packages? Posted via RS Mobile | |
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03-07-2012, 01:41 PM
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#140 | | Pull Out Towing. Women rescued for free.
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Originally Posted by Glove we bought our house 4 year ago,
our bi-weekly payments are 1050, so 2100 monthly.
480$ of that is interest, so we pretty much saving 1620 dollars everymonth in equity.
this is much preferable to renting IMO,
but we also do pay 300 a month in property tax, and just got a bill for 750 for water and garbage... so the extra bills definitly add up, but its still better than renting and paying someone elses mortage.
| Pretty much in the same boat. Bought our first place back in 2003 when the market was still low. Then upgraded to a bigger place after the market took off and hopefully will be mortgage free in less than 3 years.
At this point, each month less than $200 is going to interest. 
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03-07-2012, 02:07 PM
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#141 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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That's what I thought too! I thought he was 25 - AT MOST!
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03-07-2012, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Over9K Exactly what DO you do with those jobs? | You don't get paid more because of what you do. It's what you know and your liability.
@RR: To be more clear, I work for an electrical engineering firm, and I also work right under our structural engineering (best of both worlds to me).
The main thing behind a structural engineer is his knowledge. To beable to build something, and stand behind your product and say it will last a lifetime with no flaws and it won't fall down, and you have to charge alot for that.
In his now 50+ years of work epxerience, he's never had a single structure fail on him. Or be it any piece of the structural (be it joists, beams, anything). Thus the reason why he makes so much and why he is still in such demand at the age of 73. 
Edit: I don't have personal experience for a mining engineers salary neither petroleum. But I can say 1 thing: Both mining and petroleum are HUGE projects, you don't get a small job from either of those. Both are multi-million dollar projects where an engineer can charge alot of money for his services because it's needed to have everything squared away.
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03-07-2012, 04:00 PM
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Renting or own: Renting
Investments: RRSP, Paying off 0% interest car loan
Just finished up school at BCIT last year and have been working with this new company for over a year. So, I'm pretty much "bottom of the totem pole." The pay isn't much, but hours are very solid and it seems that they keep good workers for over 30+ years. Raises will come in time. I still continue to learn everyday, which makes my time worthwhile.
I've been in Vancouver since birth and it really is more expensive than other places to live. The good thing about my job is that I can work pretty much anywhere that has electricity. I like it here, but I'm not going to rule out going elsewhere for work in the future.
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03-07-2012, 04:39 PM
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#145 | | I told him no, what y'all do?
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Originally Posted by RabidRat Haha to be honest I chose it because I'm passionate about it. I'm specialized into digital electronics design and it is a hell of a lot of fun. As long as I'm making enough to live I'll always be happy doing it. | i did the same but the prospects in vancouver 
glad to hear you're able to do what you love in the tech industry. a bunch of my friends (me included) jumped industries when the wave of lay offs hit the industry a few years back
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03-07-2012, 05:46 PM
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#146 | | MiX iT Up!
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Age: 25
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Employment: Accounting
Where do you live: Surrey
Status: Not single, not married
Renting or own: At home
Investments: RRSP/TFSA
Even though I live at home, I find that it's hard to save. I don't spend on stupid shit but do have bills (insurance, gas, car payment, cable, bchydro&terasen, various personal crap) and such to pay. I'll be happy if I can save anymore than $150 per month. Bust my ass but still find it hard to make a significant dent in the down payment goal of 25k at the end of each year.
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03-07-2012, 06:06 PM
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^^^^ I feel u bro... I make exact the same and after all bills and neccesities are done there is not much left..  Posted via RS Mobile | |
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Originally Posted by MajinHurricane shut the fuck up you fucking idiot
dont even care if i get banned anymore | i go to work because it gives me a purpose in life only. i work to help not for $$$
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03-07-2012, 08:32 PM
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Age: 23
Income: just above 15K
Employment: Painting/Price Smart Foods/Free Lance
Where do you live: Vancouver
Status: I haz GF xD
Renting or own: At home with parents
Investments: None
I also live at home, and like everyone else I can barely save, just have a general run down of costs (per month)
Car Insurance - $70 - ya, nth is covered, and use only for pleasure
Gas - $250 - even though I get about 8.5L/100KM I admit, I drive alot
Internet - $60
Phone - $42
GF - $200 - she is no gold digger by any means, but lets say we go out once or twice a week, $20 here, $30 bucks there and before you know it, we are spending like $50 a week.... (and that doesnt even include special events like valentine, xmas, bdays and shit)
General Crap - $100 - this i believe is my biggest factor, and I do try to keep it as low as possible, from the occasional socializing with friends, to the new final fantasy for my PS3...
Thats about $722 of "fixed" expenses that I cant escape... and above that I have to keep saving for tuition and shit... Project car and maybe a R34 (ok the R34 part is kinda like a dream but whatever) I save smth like $4XX.xx per month, and that kinda goes out the window at the start of every semester...
haha I guess its not much help.. but ya...
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