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• The sweet escape to success

• Tech talent is getting a better deal in the U.S.

• Have you voted for your favourite nominee yet?

• POV: You’re in the hot seat at a comedy show

• Notable Spotlight: Out of Office with Andrea Grand

• Notable Plug 🔌

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🌴 Escape to Success: Marla's $300K Caribbean Dream 🌊

Ever dreamed of ditching the 9-to-5 grind for island life? 🏝️ Marla Bainbridge Martinez did just that – and now she's raking in nearly $300,000 a year! 🤑

In 2007, Marla vacationed on Isla Mujeres, a charming Mexican island, and it was love at first sight. But there was a catch: her tech consultant job was tying her down. So, she crafted "The Escape Plan" – a detailed roadmap to island living. 🗺️✍️

So, what's in this magical Escape Plan? 🧐

1. Financial Freedom: Marla got real with her finances – debts, assets, and the budget needed for her new life. She dubbed it "Operation Debt Reduction." 💸

2. Networking Nirvana: She listed key contacts and potential side hustles to keep her afloat during the transition. 🤝

3. Action Stations: Selling her house, car, and belongings – every step was a leap towards her goal. 🚗🏠

But the plan didn't stop at the escape. Once on the island, Marla spotted a gap in the market for local business marketing. She started with website building, which snowballed into managing vacation rentals and more. 📈

Today, Marla's not just living her dream; she's a beacon for aspiring entrepreneurs. Her mantra? Plan, draw support, and take action. It's about crafting the life you want, not just stumbling into one. 🌟

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🚀 Tech Talent Alert! 🇨🇦 vs. 🇺🇸

🤓 Here's a tech-tastic tidbit that might blow your circuits: Canadian tech workers earn a WILD 46% less than their American counterparts! 😱 That's right, a study from Toronto Metropolitan University has crunched the numbers, and it's not looking too shiny for Canadian tech salaries.

💰 The Breakdown: In Canada, the average tech guru bags about $83,700 annually, while their U.S. peers are raking in a cool $122,600. And guess what? This isn't just about the paycheck. U.S. techies also enjoy juicier equity holdings and larger refresh grants (those sweet, sweet equity compensation packages). 📈

🌟 The Big Picture: This isn't just about who gets the bigger slice of the tech pie. It's a wake-up call! Canada needs to pump up its tech game to prevent a brain drain. 66% of software engineering grads were heading south for greener pastures. 🧠💨

🔍 The Nitty-Gritty: When we zoom in, Canada's full-time, full-year workers are still trailing by about $34,800 compared to their U.S. peers. And let's not forget the gender and racial pay gaps. In Canada, the typical male tech worker earns more than the typical female, and the highest earners are often South Asian, Chinese, or Japanese.

🇨🇦 Canada's Challenge: It's time to scale up Canadian tech firms, attract more startups, and get that foreign investment flowing. Otherwise, Canada might keep waving goodbye to its tech talent. 🌊👋

Read the full article here.

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Out of Office with Andrea Grand - Betting on Bubbles

🫧 In this episode of Out of Office, Andrea Grand sits down with us in the first home for @drinkbarbet —@manitaossington on Ossington in Toronto, Canada. Andrea is 1/2 of the innovative sparkling beverage brand Barbet, along with her sister Katie. Barbet is responding to a growing demand for non-alcoholic drinks with more sophisticated flavour profiles and packaging.

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🧠 Today We Learned: That people with synesthesia - a neurological phenomenon where stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to involuntary experiences in a second pathway, often possess unique and vivid perceptions of the world. For example, the letter "A" might consistently appear as red.

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