Howdy,
Well, you came to the right list. As a fellow ontarian (sort of, live in
Quebec, work in Ontario), I have felt your pain. First of all, the rural
thing will need to change. Until you are experienced and can bid on stuff
from your backyard, you have to go where the work is. In my opinion Toronto
and the surrounding area is too damn expensive, and the lifestyle sucks
(unless you are young, single and into clubbing...note to american friends:
not seals, night clubs).
So what's left? Ottawa! OK, so I'm biased, but I have doing CF for about 18
months in a non-CF town, and I turn down about 2 or 3 gigs a month. If you
know ASP, you can go anywhere in government as well. Java, C++? There are
over 1700 telecommunications and related high tech companies here, who are
offering PT Cruisers and Superbikes as incentives because talent is so hard
to find. Housing is still cheap (although that is changing), and a 10 minute
drive gets you to cottage country.
If moving is not in the cards, you need to take control of your career. Your
employer is a not-for-profit, which usually translates to not-deep-pockets.
Just keep learning and keep your options open. Hope I don't sound like your
mom.
Best of luck
Jim
As for lifestyle
----- Original Message -----
From: "Guy J. McDowell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "CF-Talk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 8:30 AM
Subject: CF Career Advice?
> Hello Folks,
>
> Wow. I have soooo much to learn. Just when I think I am getting to
> know CF, I come across this discussion list and I realize I am barely
> scratching the surface.
>
> I could really use some help in the professional development area.
> Situation: New college grad working at a province-wide non-profit in a
> relatively rural area, that wants the world while recompensing me on
> the same level as McBurger flipper and is not willing to invest
> anything in professional development. Now the choice here is
> obvious - get another job!
>
> But where? How? Every CF Developer wanted ad asks for far more than I
> have or can learn in the boondocks. Is anyone looking for a junior CF
> Developer? (Qualifying factor - in Ontario, Canada or willing to
> sponsor) I really want to learn so much more about web developing yet
> I cannot seem to find the opportunities. (Yes, I realize I am whining
> at this point.) Please advise.
>
> Yours In Conservation,
>
> Guy J. McDowell,
> Webmaster
> The Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters
> E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Phone: (705) 748-6324 ext. 262
>
> P.S. You may want to check out all of our websites:
> www.AuctionForWildlife.com - Your chance to make your bid for
> conservation.
> www.EcoEd.org - an online adventure for kids in grades 1 through 8.
> www.HuntingDog.org - Celebrating our Hunting Dog Heritage.
> www.AHTV.com - Your online companion to the Angler and Hunter
> Television show.
> www.OHEP.net - Where to find out and learn about the Ontario Hunter
> Education Program.
> www.OFAH.org - the flagship site of the Ontario Federation of Anglers
> & Hunters.
>
>
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