Guide
Getting punished for complaining and how to protect yourself
Being punished for complaining is common, and when a boss does it that's an illegal reprisal you can fight. How to prove it.
7-minute read
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Aftermetoo
92 articles
Guide
Fear, worry, and anxiety: Why we feel them and what can help
Fear and anxiety are your mind guarding you against a real threat, and they're treatable. What eases them, and why panic attacks can't hurt you.
4-minute read
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How (and why) to document everything
How to keep a log and evidence that will hold up, and the one rule: never write down what you'd never want anyone to see.
4-minute read
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Depression and sadness: Why we feel them and what can help
Sadness eases when you let yourself feel it; depression is treatable and not a life sentence. What helps, and why how you feel now will change.
6-minute read
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How (and why) to assess your situation
Before you act, size up your workplace: does it tolerate harassment, who can you trust there, and what support might exist.
5-minute read
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Anger: Why we feel it and what can help
Anger is a valid signal you were wronged—it's never wrong to feel it. What helps you cool down without taking it out on people you love.
5-minute read
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Am I a federally regulated worker? (And why it matters)
Only about 7% of Canadian workers are federally regulated (banks, airlines, telecom). How to tell which laws cover you, and why it matters.
2-minute read
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20 ways to take care of your mental health
A 20-item toolbox for coping. The throughline: it's not your fault, and every decision is yours to make.
8-minute read
