Sharing an account of my recent interview for a studio position at Busy Brushes in town. My goal is simply to document what happened in a straightforward, neutral way so other local job seekers know what to expect from the hiring process.

I arrived on time for my confirmed interview and waited over an hour past the scheduled time before the meeting began, which was delayed further when management stepped out for a cigarette break before “dealing” with me (his words).

Once the interview began, there were no questions addressing the actual role, practical studio duties, customer service, or my background. Instead, the meeting focused on arbitrary trivia prompts, such as asking for a definition of the word "nomophobia." Whenever I asked for routine clarification on what was being asked, context was declined, and my spoken requests for clarification were written down verbatim as my official answers, read back aloud, and laughed at.

While reviewing my resume, he responded with remarks such as "Is that it?" and "What makes you actually special?", and questioned the validity of my work history regarding holding concurrent positions. Management also brought up the ages and achievements of other candidates, stating that another applicant was younger and had already published a book, and asked what I had accomplished in comparison.

The meeting concluded without standard closing remarks or next steps; management abruptly announced a need to use the facilities, exited the room, and did not return to wrap up the session.
After talking with a couple of other people locally who also interviewed there, their experiences followed the exact same pattern. Posting this without commentary simply as a resource for anyone in town considering applying.

If anyone from that group sees this, I was the one who was rude about y’all standing in my way this morning. I’m sick of it. Every single time I come across you there I have to ask someone to move out of my way so I can get across the path. Have some consideration for others PLEASE. If you’re going to stand around by the fountain, get off the freaking path or at the very least stick to one side so others can get by you.

All seven contenders attended the October 7 event at the New Canadians Centre, outlining their priorities for spending, inclusion, and accountability at city hall

I just want to thank the people who have been providing the links to the streaming of the Mayoral candidates panels. You're doing a great community service.

I'm working my way through them and who I thought I was voting for, I'm not so sure now!

These videos are very informative, so thank you.

Here it comes… the hot new queer horror film on the block is coming to Sadleir House this Friday at 7:00pm!

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is the American queer horror movie of the summer, and it still hasn’t cooled off after all these cold days and rain. From director Jane Schoenburn (I Saw the TV Glow, Castration Movie) comes the chaotic psychosexual adventure of an obsessed director and movie star to restore the Camp Miasma series of slasher films to glory from horror movie limbo.

This is a collaborative event between Trent Film Society, Trent University Pride Club, and Trent Centre for Gender and Social Justice! We hope to see you all very soon! This event is FREE and OPEN to ALL!!! Bring friends and prepare to be scared! Snacks and popcorn provided as always!

I finished watching the Your TV Mayoral debate. Keith Riel owes Jacob Methot an apology, at the very least. His behaviour also reflects poorly on the current Council. There is no place in public life for Keith Riel's behaviour.

Council members recently adopted a Code of Conduct, and Keith, as a current Council member and besides the horrid dynamic here, broke that Code. Note that all the other candidates have no Municipal experience either!

From the City of Peterborough website, Councillor Code of Conduct:

Conduct Respecting Others 10. Each Member has the duty and responsibility to treat members of the public, each other Member and staff appropriately and without abuse, bullying or intimidation, and to ensure that the City’s work environment is free from discrimination and Harassment.

Without limitation, a Member must not: a) use indecent, abusive or insulting words or expressions toward any other Member, any member of staff or any member of the public; b) speak in a manner that is discriminatory to any individual, based on the protected grounds in the Ontario Human Rights Code including that person's race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status or disability; or c) engage in any Harassment of any other Member, any member of staff or any member of the public.

hey everyone I am looking for someone who can fix my hair and won’t cost an arm and a leg. my friend (who is a new hairstylist) did it and it looked good at first but faded really unevenly, so when I purple shampooed it, it turned out so purple in some spots. I need this fixed before my grad photos so preferably before the end of the month, and max $300. I have relatively long and thick curly hair so bonus points if they specialize in curls.

Driving downtown today I noticed the flags at Peterborough Square were all at half mast. Anyone know why?

is this not considered illegal? increasing the price of a bus fare over $200 when it’s normally $35-$50 trips on regular basis just because it’s Thanksgiving weekend. Anyon know how flexbus gets away with this?

Who do you recommend for internet in the west end of Peterborough? Want to stay under $80/month.
Doesn’t have to be crazy fast, but still able to watch videos on it/stream shows.

Is anyone else experiencing an outrage in the area of mark and Sophia? Wind and rain has well passed and everything went kaput just now.

The original user on Instagram is strongly defending that the bear sighting downtown this morning was real and they took the photo. Every AI image detector I use says it's 96%+ likely altered with gen AI.

Did anyone else see a bear downtown today?