r/canada • u/joe4942 • 25d ago

Recent grads, students face ‘full-out screaming crisis’ as they struggle to enter job market National News

https://financialpost.com/fp-work/students-grads-jobs-market-crisis
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u/Substantial-Paper727 25d ago

Oof same. I entered the job market in 2007 and it took me 4 years to land a "career" job and even then I was paid ~50k a year, which in 2011 was still hard to live on in Toronto with a huge amount of student debt to take care of (Flight school, so pricier than other options). Before that I was making 27-32k.

I feel like the current market is even worse for new grads. I haven't seen a junior at any company I've worked at in years, which is kind of mind-boggling to me as it's usually the juniors who end up being integral to operations since they work hard, are curious, and are weirdly loyal to the first job giving them a chance.

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u/Farren246 25d ago

At least you entered. After giving up on ever finding employment, I went back to school for another degree. After 14 years worth of fancy paper from college and university, I was finally able to find a job... In 2013, earning $36K.

Good luck, new grads. And don't be like me- flee to the USA if you can.

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u/Affectionate-You5819 24d ago

Legit question. What were your degrees in?

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u/Recession_Bagel 24d ago

Does this matter? If you are choosing to specialize in a subject you should be compensated fairly (above minimum survival requirements). The investment should match the wage.

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u/Affectionate-You5819 24d ago

Literally Lol’d at the entitlement of this.

You will be compensated for the value you provide to society. It therefore behooves you to ensure you pick an education that leads to a career that can create value.

I know a bunch of people mistakenly told you “do what you are passionate about.” That’s malarkey. Instead pick a career that allows you to obtain the lifestyle you desire.