Tuesday, January 9th

🍁 Canada's 2024 Economic Forecast

What’s In This Email

  • Light at the end of the tunnel for Canada’s economic forecast?

  • The 2024 job search strategy you need

  • Murder on the Dance Floor 🤝 Gypsy Woman

  • Move over ‘clean girl’ it’s ‘mob wife’ era

  • Notable Spotlight: Bugs Bunny at the Symphony

  • Notable Plug 🔌

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Canada's 2024 Economic Forecast - A Light at the End of the Tunnel? 📈🍁

As we skate into 2024, Canada's economic ice seems a bit thin. The past 18 months have been a chilly ride with a cost of living crisis and a sluggish economy. But don't pack away your toques just yet; some warm patches might be ahead!

  1. Inflation's Chill Eases: We're seeing one of the steepest drops in inflation without a full-blown recession. The big question for 2024 is whether we can hit that cozy 2% inflation rate without catching an economic cold.

  2. Interest Rate Thaw: After a year of rate hikes, 2024 might be the year we see some relief. But as we know, with every thaw comes the risk of a slip, and the looming threat of recession is that patch of black ice we're all hoping to avoid.

  3. GDP on Thin Ice?: While Canada's population growth has been like hot chocolate on a cold day, per capita, the economy's been more of a lukewarm cup of tea. With GDP growth barely making steam, the next few quarters might require us to bundle up tight.

  4. Mortgage Rate Meltdown: As many as 2.2 million households will face the frostbite of higher mortgage rates in the next two years. But hey, if the Bank of Canada starts cutting rates, we might avoid a full-blown frostbite epidemic.

  5. Consumer Confidence Shivers: once as resilient as a well-insulated parka, Canadian consumers feel the chill. The economic pain of the past years has led to more cautious spending, but the hope is these cracks won't become a crevasse.

So, as we look towards the second half of 2024, squint past the snowstorm, and you might see the economy warming up again. It's not a tropical paradise, but perhaps enough to start thawing out your optimism! 🌤️🇨🇦

🔎 The 2024 Job Search Strategy You Need

2023 was a rollercoaster in the job market, especially for tech pros! With a flood of layoffs, the job-hunting game has changed. Here's how to stay ahead in 2024:

  1. Layoff Recovery: Got the pink slip? It's tough, but not your fault. Take a breather and assess your strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. Maybe it's time for a career pivot or to chase that entrepreneurial dream. 🔄

  2. Resume Revamp: Out with the old, in with the AI-enhanced! Use AI tools to sprinkle the right keywords and structure into your resume. Make it stand out in a sea of top-notch resumes. 📄✨

  3. Boost Your Brand: In a world where resumes alone don't cut it, amp up your online presence. Regular LinkedIn posts can open doors to opportunities you never imagined. Share, engage, and let your expertise shine! 💻🌟

  4. Network Like a Pro: About 80% of jobs never hit the public eye. Tap into this hidden job market through networking. Connect, mingle, and keep those conversations going. You never know where your next big break might come from! 🤝🔍

  5. Stay Open and Ready: Even if you're snug in your current role, keep an eye out. A mere 15 minutes a day could lead to life-changing opportunities. Stay curious and ready to leap! 🌟👀

Remember, job hunting in 2024 is all about being proactive, adaptable, and digitally savvy. Good luck! 🚀🍀 

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 🌐 AROUND THE INTERWEBS  

Have you watched Saltburn yet on Amazon Prime Video? The movie that has everyone talking also inspired this remix - just try not to dance to this.

Watch the video below.
@ianasher

Wait for it… #saltburn #murderonthedancefoor #gypsywoman

‘Clean girl’ aesthetic is out, ‘Mob wife’ aesthetic is in.

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@ktrivz

manifesting a 24 carat diamond tennis necklace to match my mob wife energy #greenscreen

🔦 NOTABLE SPOTLIGHT 🔦

Jan 12th, 2024 @ 7:30 p.m. – 9:40 p.m.
Meridian Hall, 1 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1B2

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"What's up, Doc?” A thrilling blend of classical music and classic animation! Bugs Bunny and his Looney Tunes pals join audiences of all ages at Meridian Hall for Bugs Bunny at the Symphony.

A dozen of the world’s most iconic Looney TunesWhat’s Opera, Doc? The Rabbit of Seville, Corny Concerto, Baton Bunny, Long-Haired Hare, and many others—plus five brand-new animated shorts—will be projected on the big screen. At the same time, their exhilarating original scores are played live by the FILMharmonic Orchestra, conducted by George Daugherty.

🔌  NOTABLE PLUG

🎙️ Get Into It: Lateral with Tom Scott. It's a comedy panel game about weird questions with wonderful answers. Each week, Tom Scott is joined by three guests to ask each other questions with a sideways twist. There are no points or prizes - just reputation and bragging rights on the line. Listen on Apple or Spotify.

📄 Notable Hires: AI Technical Growth Manager @ Ritual (hybrid, Toronto)

🎓 Hope This Helps: Forbes shared ‘Human resources and recruitment trends for 2024.’ Get ahead of the competition by knowing what to prepare for while on the job hunt.

🧠 Today We Learned: The Great Irish Potato Famine had caused such a profound population decline in the country that it took the population 170 years to rebound. In 2021, Ireland’s population exceeded 5 million for the first time since 1851, and it has yet to recover fully.

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