A female employee was raped by a senior executive at her firm. I am a psychologist in private practice. I recently talked to an employment lawyer because I needed to learn how best to support a client. She came forward with a complaint to her boss after a senior executive in Vancouver raped her. … [Read more...] about Workplace sexual assault: Meet with an employment lawyer
The dilemma of leaving a high-paying job: Trapped by success
Positions that pay extremely high salaries can be impossible to walk away from. I work with clients who earn really big salaries. Sometimes, they want to leave their jobs. The problem is, they make too much money to leave. << Stories told in this post are amalgamations of the stories of a … [Read more...] about The dilemma of leaving a high-paying job: Trapped by success
Ambitious associate lawyers on partnership track need to be strategic
Plan your career development with your eyes wide open. I often work with associates who work at big law firms and are on partnership track. Many are tired when we meet. Sometimes they are in burnout. Sometimes their spouses have threatened to leave because they prioritize work over their … [Read more...] about Ambitious associate lawyers on partnership track need to be strategic
Depression in the Lives of Trailing Spouses: Unpacking the struggle
It’s difficult to restart your life every two or three years. Some of my clients identify themselves as “trailing spouses.” They use this term to indicate that they have followed their husband or wife, either across Canada or around the world, moving whenever their partner’s job demanded … [Read more...] about Depression in the Lives of Trailing Spouses: Unpacking the struggle
Fired without just cause? Steps to protect yourself and move forward
Negotiate a severance package. It's worth the effort. It’s not uncommon for a new client to contact me, panicked, because their employer is about to terminate their job. I have seen this happen with people whose positions have ranged from CEO or CFO to Administrative Assistant. When someone is in … [Read more...] about Fired without just cause? Steps to protect yourself and move forward
Why can’t I find a job? Discovering the hidden job market
Don’t confine yourself to looking at job ads. Looking for a hidden job will expand the possibilities. Perhaps you want to change jobs. Maybe you’ve recently been let go and are looking for a job. Maybe you’ve voluntarily left a job in search of new opportunities but are having difficulty finding … [Read more...] about Why can’t I find a job? Discovering the hidden job market
What to do immediately after losing your job
Finding yourself newly out of work is stressful. Often, when a person has been fired from their job, they experience low self-esteem and a drop in confidence. If this is your situation, you may want to read about What it means when you’ve been fired. Many times, these individuals are counselled by … [Read more...] about What to do immediately after losing your job
Getting fired: Breaking down what it really means
Most people assume you've done something to deserve being terminated. There is an assumption of guilt. As a psychologist with over 20 years of experience, I have worked with many clients who have been fired from their jobs. Many feel ashamed and embarrassed. Many are also confused by what has … [Read more...] about Getting fired: Breaking down what it really means
20 tips to help Small Business Owners survive the pandemic
Small Business Owners have been hit hard by the pandemic both financially and emotionally. In Canada, the federal government has stepped in to help on the financial side. But not much is being done for Small Business Owners on the emotional side. Instead, Small Business Owners have been left to … [Read more...] about 20 tips to help Small Business Owners survive the pandemic
How small business owners can find support in difficult times
Many small business owners are stressed out due to the COVID-19 pandemic now more than ever. The troublesome situation appeared to be temporary, and manageable in the early weeks, but it’s shaping up to be something no one could have predicted. And the way forward remains difficult to … [Read more...] about How small business owners can find support in difficult times