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Originally Posted by blankall
The economy in Vancouver, in general, is more service orientated, and there are a ton of opportunities in that industry. Also, if you have a skill (ex. ticketed trades person, film industry, computer design, etc..), there are quite a few opportunities in Vancouver. If you are a general labourer or looking for random office work, you're going to have it tough in Vancouver. There is quite a bit of admin work to be found if you know a specific industry though.
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Speaking as a lawyer, the difference in pay for us is actually rather insane. I.e., as a 7th year call in Vancouver you are making literally 50% of what you are making in Calgary at the same firm (in terms of national firms with offices in both cities and their comparables).
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Originally Posted by fotze
I can't believe their downtown has no skyscrapers, just a little park.
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Que?
