Dec 31, 2017, 6:09 am
Last edit by: jc94
This new annual thread has been carved out of the previous thread in an effort to reduce the number of megathreads on the AC forum. For those interested previous versions are the original 2004 - 2014 thread , 2015 edition, 2016 edition and 2017 edition
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs should be posted elsewhere on FT as should topics better suited to other forums such as Travel Products for questions about luggage or Travel Photography for discussion about cameras.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply here as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs should be posted elsewhere on FT as should topics better suited to other forums such as Travel Products for questions about luggage or Travel Photography for discussion about cameras.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply here as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
The Forum Lounge Thread (2018)
Sep 19, 2018, 9:28 am
#2416
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I will pile on here, but my stop will be HND.
Sep 19, 2018, 9:35 am
#2417
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@skybluesea and @yyznomad.Japan’s leading beverage company Suntory will stop selling its single malt whisky ‘Hakushu 12 Years Old’ from June and its blended whisky ‘Hibiki 17 Years Old’ from September, due to surging demand at home and abroad that has outstripped the distillery’s production capacity.
Got to decide which single malt to bring back from my Asia trip at the end of the month. Trying to get to a Kavalan distillery tour in Taiwan. Otherwise maybe a Japanese single malt. Suggestions on what to buy and where to buy ? My stops are ICN and TPE.
Got to decide which single malt to bring back from my Asia trip at the end of the month. Trying to get to a Kavalan distillery tour in Taiwan. Otherwise maybe a Japanese single malt. Suggestions on what to buy and where to buy ? My stops are ICN and TPE.
Sep 19, 2018, 4:08 pm
#2418
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@skybluesea and @yyznomad.
Japan’s leading beverage company Suntory will stop selling its single malt whisky ‘Hakushu 12 Years Old’ from June and its blended whisky ‘Hibiki 17 Years Old’ from September, due to surging demand at home and abroad that has outstripped the distillery’s production capacity.
Not much left in this bottle and happy to share what is left.
Sep 19, 2018, 4:12 pm
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Sep 19, 2018, 7:18 pm
#2420
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Topping ceremony with Suntory Whiskey on the rocks hits the spot on a nice day here in Vancouver.
Although next step is a tarp, as won't get roof finished before I need to leave next week for 3 1/2 weeks with stops in HKG, SIN, AUH, IST, YYZ, & POS, and then home for 4 days then DPS, SIN, MXP, YYZ, for another 2. 1/2 weeks.
my nice long summer break coming to an end
Although next step is a tarp, as won't get roof finished before I need to leave next week for 3 1/2 weeks with stops in HKG, SIN, AUH, IST, YYZ, & POS, and then home for 4 days then DPS, SIN, MXP, YYZ, for another 2. 1/2 weeks.
my nice long summer break coming to an end
Certainly looks better finished and equipped than most Maple Leaf Lounges. Well done!
Sep 20, 2018, 10:03 am
#2421
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So I have class 8-5, 3h of martial arts a week, am in three clubs, on class council, might end up in the students' union, working on two research projects, and I'm about to start a new club... And I might also try to launch a new initiative with the faculty if I can get the funding.
RIP me
RIP me
Sep 20, 2018, 10:33 am
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One of our job candidate (new grad) changed the interview time twice, then no showed for the meeting without any notice.
This is the second time in the past two month. What's going on with ethics or common sense nowadays????
I reported this candidate on the hiring platform, and write "NO SHOWED FOR INTERVIEW" on this person's resume and left it at a very visible spot in common area of the office (we are in a co-working space).
This is the second time in the past two month. What's going on with ethics or common sense nowadays????
I reported this candidate on the hiring platform, and write "NO SHOWED FOR INTERVIEW" on this person's resume and left it at a very visible spot in common area of the office (we are in a co-working space).
Sep 20, 2018, 10:42 am
#2424
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One of our job candidate (new grad) changed the interview time twice, then no showed for the meeting without any notice.
This is the second time in the past two month. What's going on with ethics or common sense nowadays????
I reported this candidate on the hiring platform, and write "NO SHOWED FOR INTERVIEW" on this person's resume and left it at a very visible spot in common area of the office (we are in a co-working space).
This is the second time in the past two month. What's going on with ethics or common sense nowadays????
I reported this candidate on the hiring platform, and write "NO SHOWED FOR INTERVIEW" on this person's resume and left it at a very visible spot in common area of the office (we are in a co-working space).
Sep 20, 2018, 12:34 pm
#2425
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As per @yyz_consulted I think the reference was to consulting jargon with respect to utilization ("on the beach/bench") and/or whether one is generally busy (billable or non-billable work). At least, that's the term we used back in the management consulting heydays...
As clients usually ask me to assist with their "talent acquisition" efforts, they often tell me of such stories. I remember at one client site (not a story told to me from a client, because I was there to witness it) there was a new hire who, within their first week, began sleeping and snoring at their desk... where they sat within earshot of the executive admin assistant's area. According to this new hire, s/he had no reported health issues or requests/requirements for physical/health accommodations in the office setting.
One of our job candidate (new grad) changed the interview time twice, then no showed for the meeting without any notice.
This is the second time in the past two month. What's going on with ethics or common sense nowadays????
I reported this candidate on the hiring platform, and write "NO SHOWED FOR INTERVIEW" on this person's resume and left it at a very visible spot in common area of the office (we are in a co-working space).
This is the second time in the past two month. What's going on with ethics or common sense nowadays????
I reported this candidate on the hiring platform, and write "NO SHOWED FOR INTERVIEW" on this person's resume and left it at a very visible spot in common area of the office (we are in a co-working space).
Sep 20, 2018, 1:52 pm
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One of our job candidate (new grad) changed the interview time twice, then no showed for the meeting without any notice.
This is the second time in the past two month. What's going on with ethics or common sense nowadays????
I reported this candidate on the hiring platform, and write "NO SHOWED FOR INTERVIEW" on this person's resume and left it at a very visible spot in common area of the office (we are in a co-working space).
This is the second time in the past two month. What's going on with ethics or common sense nowadays????
I reported this candidate on the hiring platform, and write "NO SHOWED FOR INTERVIEW" on this person's resume and left it at a very visible spot in common area of the office (we are in a co-working space).
Injury is a great excuse for moving an interview. But don't waste my time.
And then of course we gave them another chance. I have mixed feelings about that.
Sep 20, 2018, 1:55 pm
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Sep 20, 2018, 9:05 pm
#2428
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If tonight's game is an example of things to come with this young September call-up team, then I'm looking forward to it.
Perhaps not as insane each time, but still a nice thing to see... down 8-2 in the bottom of the 9th and score 7 runs for the walk off win.
(and this is all without Vlad Jr!)
(Tellez is an XBH machine!)
Perhaps not as insane each time, but still a nice thing to see... down 8-2 in the bottom of the 9th and score 7 runs for the walk off win.
(and this is all without Vlad Jr!)
(Tellez is an XBH machine!)
Sep 21, 2018, 7:23 am
#2429
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Interview no shows seem to be par for the course these days. It’s rare for an entire panel to turn up.
Or as a friend had, a phone call saying changed their mind 2 days before starting.
It’s just so rude. And not all millenials either.
Or as a friend had, a phone call saying changed their mind 2 days before starting.
It’s just so rude. And not all millenials either.
Sep 21, 2018, 8:41 am
#2430
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At the very least, did they give your friend a reason?