Jessica C

Stay at home mom & wife to loving husband

[CTV Edmonton @ctvedmonton]

A list of locations that closed after Edmonton’s sudden deluge https://t.co/Hi035opZWS

[Alberta Emergency Alert @AB_EmergAlert]

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The City of St. Albert has issued a water supply alert.

Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has pushed the City's wastewater system to capacity, with localized flooding and backups being reported. If the wastewater system continues to operate over-capacity, flooding and sewer backups will continue to increase.

All residents must immediately cease all non-essential water use. Refrain from showering, flushing toilets, using laundry machines and dishwashers. Updates will be posted on https://t.co/KqlZ82DnLD when more information is available.

https://t.co/0sfJQ7BFj3 #ABemerg

[BC Government News @BCGovNews]

On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, we recognize the progress made - and the work that continues - to build a province where everyone is safe, respected and free to be who they are.

[Jessica C @jessbilley]

@Matt_Pinner #2

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@Sahrish1278 14

[Earthquake Monitor @EQAlerts]

Moderate magnitude 4.5 #quake hits 26 miles north of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in the afternoon - info, user reports and updates | Apr 1, 2026 05:27 pm (Edmonton time)
https://t.co/hz49NEKgRu

[Jessica C @jessbilley]

@EdmOilKings @CarlsJrCA @CarlsJrCA our favourite location is the one on 97 Street and 137 Avenue in Edmonton since there isn't one in St. Albert yet!

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@lady_valor_07 1976

[Jessica C @jessbilley]

@SarahRyanYEG Foyer Lacombe in St.Albert is amazing. Highly recommend. I'm sorry you're having to choose one.

[Jessica C @jessbilley]

@JasonOnTheDrums Me too. Also never met him, yet I loved his posts and his humanity so much. I hope his family is doing okay living life without him.

[Global Edmonton @GlobalEdmonton]

WestJet won’t fly to 10 U.S. cities this summer amid ‘notable’ travel decline

https://t.co/KCdrQidC7f

[Protect Kamala Harris ✊ @DisavowTrump20]

RETWEET if you stand with the Obamas against Trump’s racist attacks!

[BBC Breaking News @BBCBreaking]

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon arrested after entering Minnesota church to film anti-ICE protest https://t.co/HUyGxIEZpL

[Simons @Simon_Ingari]

“Can I bring my baby to the interview?”

The message came in at 11 PM:

“Hi, I have an interview with you tomorrow at 2 PM. My childcare fell through. Can I bring my 8-month-old? I understand if you need to reschedule.”

Old me would have rescheduled.
Unprofessional. Distraction. Red flag.

New me replied:
“Absolutely. See you tomorrow.”

She showed up with her baby on her hip.
She apologized three times before even sitting down.

Ten minutes in, the baby started crying.
She tried to soothe him while answering questions.
She apologized again.

I stopped the interview and said:

“Hey. You’re managing a fussy baby, answering complex questions, and staying calm under pressure. That’s literally the job. Handling chaos while staying professional. You’re already proving you can do it.”

Her eyes filled with tears.

We hired her.

She’s been with us for a year now.
The most reliable team member we have.

Why?

Because when you’re used to handling a screaming infant at 3 AM and still showing up to work the next day, workplace stress feels like nothing.

Working parents, especially mothers, are some of the most organized, efficient, and resilient people you’ll ever hire.

Yet we lose them because our hiring processes are built for people with zero caregiving responsibilities.

If your interview process can’t accommodate a parent facing a childcare issue, you’re not filtering for professionalism.

You’re filtering for privilege.

[Jessica C @jessbilley]

I love this as someone who's going back into the workforce after being a stay at home mom for years. My kids aren't 8 months old, but always will be my priority. It's going to be an interesting juggling act as a previous workaholic to make sure it doesn't affect my home life

[Simons @Simon_Ingari]

“Can I bring my baby to the interview?”

The message came in at 11 PM:

“Hi, I have an interview with you tomorrow at 2 PM. My childcare fell through. Can I bring my 8-month-old? I understand if you need to reschedule.”

Old me would have rescheduled.
Unprofessional. Distraction. Red flag.

New me replied:
“Absolutely. See you tomorrow.”

She showed up with her baby on her hip.
She apologized three times before even sitting down.

Ten minutes in, the baby started crying.
She tried to soothe him while answering questions.
She apologized again.

I stopped the interview and said:

“Hey. You’re managing a fussy baby, answering complex questions, and staying calm under pressure. That’s literally the job. Handling chaos while staying professional. You’re already proving you can do it.”

Her eyes filled with tears.

We hired her.

She’s been with us for a year now.
The most reliable team member we have.

Why?

Because when you’re used to handling a screaming infant at 3 AM and still showing up to work the next day, workplace stress feels like nothing.

Working parents, especially mothers, are some of the most organized, efficient, and resilient people you’ll ever hire.

Yet we lose them because our hiring processes are built for people with zero caregiving responsibilities.

If your interview process can’t accommodate a parent facing a childcare issue, you’re not filtering for professionalism.

You’re filtering for privilege.

[CTV Edmonton @ctvedmonton]

Masks now required for patients, visitors at 4 Edmonton hospitals https://t.co/5WvYy6corm

[Jessica C @jessbilley]

@lady_valor_07 20

[Jessica C @jessbilley]

@PeytonElroy His body, his decision. Support him in what HE wants. Not sure why you're anti chemo when it might cure your dad?

[Jessica C @jessbilley]

@elonmusknews30 A. I never called it X. I still call it twitter and I know many who do the same.

[Jessica C @jessbilley]

@theamelia__ Uninviting