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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
I think I talked about it, but late last week I applied to a technology company in a role that was a really good fit to what I've done, They sent back a questionaire to ask me some questions about my experience, which I sent back. then yesterday they sent me a scenario test that I worked on and sent back to them.
(Its amazing the hoops that you have to jump through now).
Anyways I heard back from them this morning that they want to interview me, which is a great piece of news, and makes me a bit happy.
Unfortunately in a way its a role in Vancouver.
I don't mind the idea of packing up and moving. I have some real concerns about it. I have my parents to think about, in terms of my mom we're seeing more and more issues with her after her brain injury a few years ago, and my dad is doing a great job of taking care of her. But I worry about that. Yeah yeah I get it, Vancouver's not that far away.
But at the same time, I'm really pessimistic about anything good happening in Alberta for a long time, and I know I had to start stretching my search out.
I talked to my dad about it this morning, just to be fair, and while he encouraged me to follow though on this, I could tell that he was down. I mean I go for coffee with them a couple of times a week, and the only other family member is my older sister, who's very self looking.
Ugh, I do want this job though.
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Well, it's kind of a no-brainer. You need a job and if the only offer comes from Vancouver, off you go. I don't mean that to be snarky - more like to let yourself off the hook from feeling bad about it. Leaving your parents would suck, but again, no choice so no point in beating yourself up.
Maybe your sister will step up, anyway. Sounds like your parents are getting to the age of being a hassle. If you let them, they may lean on you too hard over the next few years. Good time to cut and run.
Also, Vancouver would be a good move IMO. Edmonton is just a lot like Calgary, except worse in every way. Like a giant Airdrie. Eww. At least Vancouver is somewhat interesting with a different lifestyle and a total change of scenery. You'll have to put up with the self-righteousness and dirty hippies, but screwing around with weird ocean things will entertain you for a good couple years, I'd think.
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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
Its disheartening, and I get pretty resentful when I don't hear back, because I personally think its a little rude, no matter how busy you are you can figure out a way to send an auto email.
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I don't email people back. In ads I post, it's always, "We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only successful candidates will be contacted about next steps," or something to that effect. It's way too time consuming to email everyone back. Plus, you're inviting people to email you for the next two months "checking in" and to remind you they exist. That gets exhausting and disruptive. As an employer, I would not want to pay people to respond to these things anyway.
Don't expect an email back. You'll get an email if they're interested, and obviously fire off a follow-up a week or so after you first send the resume. People are already busy and stressed out enough. Don't assign people you don't even know more work when there is literally no point.