There is a massive labor shortage across Canada.
In Vancouver, a restaurant is offering $50,000 a year for a dishwasher. Here in Kamloops, if you wander through the business districts, you will see Help Wanted signs everywhere. This is not just in the hospitality industry, either.
One thing for sure — if you are looking for a job, and you put in the effort, it is impossible to not be able to find work in one day of searching in Kamloops.
Imagine this scenario: You find a business that really hopes to find the right employee. You apply and they are really happy with what they see and contact you for an interview. At that time, you reveal you were just kidding and not really looking for a job, but that you thought you would toss your resume in just to see if they would respond. That would be rude and disrespectful, so why do so many people do this while online dating?
I have met with people who admitted they created profiles saying all the right things, even though they aren’t even looking for someone. They are just looking for validation and a boost to their self-esteem if they get some swipes.
I spent some time last week on an online dating site and I was absolutely baffled. Guys, you really need to get out of your bathroom and stop taking selfies by your toilet. Also, please take off the hats and sunglasses. It’s fine to wear them in one or two shots, but there has to be a photo where women can actually see what you look like.
Also, there’s no need to take mirror pictures at the gym while you are flexing on the machine. If you like going to the gym, just mention it in your profile. If you don’t have any good photos to make that first impression, get a friend or photographer to take some lifestyle photos that show some personality. Ideally, for both men and women, there needs to be one good head shot and a couple of full body pictures showing you doing something other than standing in the bathroom.
I read a few profiles on an online dating site and, if you can believe it, one man actually said publicly that his ex-partner doesn’t like her kids. It is a big red flag for many people when someone bashes their previous partner.
I came across a profile that looked pretty decent, so I reached out to the man, I told him who I was and let him know I have many clients who no longer trust online dating and I asked if he was interested. He actually told me that if I value my clients, he would be the last person they should meet as his life is in shambles.
Imagine being online and your life is in turmoil. God help the person he tricks because he says all the right things.
After seeing the mess on some online dating sites, I felt really good about what I am doing in my matchmaking business.
I meet everybody in person to be sure they are, in fact ,legitimate. Of course, everyone has stuff going on in their life, no one gets out unscathed and relationships are hard work. But it shouldn’t be such hard work to find someone who is transparent and genuine. Now I understand why people are getting jaded and giving up.
If you feel you have a lot of good qualities to offer a partner, reach out to me by email at holmes@wheretheheartis.ca as I have some great candidates to introduce to you. If, however, you are just hoping for that $50,000-a-year dishwashing job, it’s already been filled.
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