The issue was that we couldn’t afford to just come back and hope one of us would get a good job.
Welcome to Shangri-flawed
With help wanted signs sprouting like roadside weeds, it’s not surprising that Okanagan employers are struggling to cope. But just when you’d expect job seekers to be sitting in the driver’s seat, many wannabe workers are getting a bumpy ride. High housing costs and stagnant wages are obvious culprits, but the following three case studies, along with our salary comparisons, reveal there’s more to this picture.
Illustration by Will Enns
Read more of the original stories celebrated in our 30th-anniversary issue.
City Furniture and Appliances
It’s well worth the drive to Vernon to check out the new and exciting City Furniture and Appliances. “People have been awed by the new store,” says owner Ruby Sharma. The family-run business opened the doors to its new 45,000 square foot facility and has been...
Simply Amazing Smiles
Dentistry is what we do, but our job is not really about dentistry. Our job is about caring for people and that begins by listening to them. By listening to our clients we get to know them as people, not just as patients. And by knowing more about them we are then...
Kekuli Bay Cabinetry
Kitchen trends have gone through many changes over the years and today’s shopper has an eye for cabinets that look and feel like fine furniture, made out of solid wood including oak, maple, pine and bamboo, and stained dark to show off fancy metal hardware. Kekuli Bay...
Lakeshore Vein & Aesthetics Clinic
It has only been three years since doctors Mandy Wong and Janna Bentley teamed up to open Lakeshore Vein and Aesthetics Clinic, a medical facility devoted to delivering quality care for the medical and cosmetic treatment of varicose veins and skin problems. But to...
FilmStar Automotive Solutions
Geoff Pill, a native of Norfolk, England, is the owner and operator of FilmStar Automotive Solutions in Kelowna. He opened up shop in 2004 and specializes in applying clear film to help protect your vehicle’s paint surfaces against stone chips, minor scuffing and...
Bellamy Homes
“Les designed and then managed the building of our dream home! The building experience exceeded our expectations and the service after we moved in has been just as great.” “He is always up front, honest, professional and reliable. He answered all of our questions (and...
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