[Eugene3v]

A major problem in Canada in my humble opinion is a lack of or alternatively a very poor startup ecosystem... unfortunately Canadian society is still very much conservative in that regard and it is not very welcoming towards startups and in turn startups have a somewhat negative connotation. That's a shame of course... we have lots talent and very intelligent folks around here..

[imack]

I have to say that I also have never encountered this (aside from my mom who prefers I work for companies she's heard of so she can tell her friends, but that's not common).

I've seen people treat founders the way you would a 12 year-old with a science fair project, but never in a negative way.

[xal]

hmm never encountered this. What city?

[Eugene3v]

Toronto... perhaps things are different in Ottawa.. in fact I hope they are ! :)

[noarchy]

In Ottawa the challenge is to find a company that isn't totally tied into the government. I mean this even for the private sector. When navigating the job market here, having a security clearance (ever-important when working with/for the gov't) almost seems as important as competence. Ok, maybe not really, but the ubiquity of government contracts is probably far different than many other places in Canada.

[xal]

Shopify is always hiring. Lack of permanent damage from working for the government or nortel is a big plus...

[AgentConundrum]

I suddenly wish I knew Ruby (and was otherwise even remotely qualified), if for no other reason than I really want to come home.

- Home is actually Kingston, but anywhere in non-BFN Ontario is acceptable to me. Halifax is far to far from home.

[Eugene3v]

I like that ! :))