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.
MacKay LLP
Albert Einstein once said, “The hardest thing to understand in the world is income tax.” Many people share the opinion of Albert Einstein; the rules and regulations that govern our tax system can be a hazardous labyrinth for the unwary or unprepared. Navigating our...
Colliers International
Colliers International Centre Group Commercial Realty is a full-service commercial real estate firm with offices in Kelowna and Kamloops. Our 18 licensed professionals provide leasing, sales and acquisitions, property and strata property management, and consulting...
Owner Direct Vacation Rentals
Vacation rentals provide better value and more amenities than hotel rooms, so why spend more and get less on a vacation at a hotel? Finding a vacation home for the right price is only a click away with Owner Direct. Whether you’re looking for a privately-owned home,...
Okanagan Regional Library
The Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) has. Over the past few years, use of the library’s online e-book and audiobook collections have grown exponentially, and the website has added animated talking books for kids. Now, ORL members can also download music—free and...
Castoro de Oro Estate Winery
Castoro de Oro is growing its seventh vintage in 2012. It’s going to be an exciting season showcasing wines where each release seems to top the last. This small family operation produces fewer than 2,000 cases a year from estate grown grapes on an eight-acre vineyard...
Boyd Autobody & Glass
When you get your vehicle repaired at Boyd Autobody & Glass you are also helping support your community and some great charities. Every year, Boyd donates a portion of every customer’s invoice to charity. In addition, all proceeds from their Annual Father’s Day...
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