All articles tagged “decisions”
20 ways to take care of your mental health
November 18, 2022 - Jaylin Bradbury | A 20-item toolbox for coping. The throughline: it's not your fault, and every decision is yours to make.
How to protect your career
November 15, 2022 - Aftermetoo | The best way to protect your career is to keep your energy on your goals, not the harasser—plus tactics for whether you rep...
How to decide whether to change your career to get away from harassment—and how to make that work
November 15, 2022 - Aftermetoo | People who leave high-harassment fields end up happier but often poorer, so the real question is whether you can trade income...
Should you apply for workers comp? (Federal)
November 15, 2022 - Aftermetoo | Federally regulated workers have no separate workers' comp system—claims go to a provincial board, and only some cover harm...
How to decide whether to file a human rights complaint (ON)
November 15, 2022 - Aftermetoo | In Ontario, filing is free and usually ends in a private settlement, not public vindication—how to weigh the trade-off.
Shock, confusion, and disbelief: Why we feel them and what can help
November 15, 2022 - Jaylin Bradbury | Shock and disbelief are normal, and are often delayed. So go easy, hold off on big decisions, and trust your own memory.
You’re being sexually harassed at work. What are your options?
November 15, 2022 - Aftermetoo | Your three options—stay, report, or quit—and why people rarely regret which they chose, only the time spent agonizing ove...
How to decide whether to go to the police
November 15, 2022 - Aftermetoo | Some harassment is criminal, but most isn't, and with police clearing about 1 in 10 cases, reporting is a personal call. What...
How to decide whether to go public, and how to protect yourself if you do
November 15, 2022 - Aftermetoo | Going public can lead to online abuse, a defamation lawsuit, or career damage. Here's how to protect yourself.
How to decide whether to take legal action (and what to expect if you do)
November 15, 2022 - Aftermetoo | Suing is mainly about money and can drag on for years, but starting doesn't lock you in: 98% of cases settle or end early. Wh...
How can sexual harassment affect my career?
November 15, 2022 - Aftermetoo | Reporting is the biggest career risk and quitting protects your reputation best. How harassment sets you back, and how to lim...
How to decide whether to quit your job—and how to make that work
November 15, 2022 - Aftermetoo | Most people who quit don't regret it, so the real question is how to leave well: line up a job, see a lawyer first, and let g...