When a job is ending and a severance offer is presented, many people feel pressured to act quickly, even while feeling shocked, anxious, or exhausted. Severance offers are often assumed to be final, but that is not always the case, and rushing decisions can work against your interests. This article explains why slowing down, stabilizing […]
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Why High Earners Never Feel Like They Have Enough
I work with high earners who are unable to stop working. They know how much is in their bank accounts. They know it’s a lot. They still do not feel like they have enough. I’m Dr. Patricia Turner, a Registered Psychologist in Calgary, Alberta. This is one of the patterns I see most often in […]
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How Do Associate Lawyers Survive Partnership Track?
If you are an associate lawyer at a big law firm and you are on partnership track, you may feel as though you are living in two realities at once: the pressure to perform at an elite level, and the reality that your energy, health, and relationships also have limits. Many associates I meet are […]
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Why High-Paying Jobs Feel Impossible To Leave
Many high-earning professionals find themselves unable to leave a well-paying job even when it causes them stress, exhaustion, or a decline in well-being, because the financial security, status, and identity tied to income make stepping away difficult. This article explores why high-paying jobs can feel impossible to leave, including the psychological and emotional factors that […]
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Job Ending Unexpectedly? What To Do If You’re Pushed Out
When a job ends unexpectedly, many people feel panicked, disoriented, and unsure how to protect themselves. Being pushed out of a role does not necessarily reflect poor performance and can occur when an employer creates conditions that make it difficult or impossible to remain in the job, a situation often described as constructive dismissal. This […]
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Why Being Fired Often Feels Shameful — Even When It Wasn’t Your Fault
Being fired often carries an assumption of guilt that can leave people feeling ashamed, isolated, and confused about what actually happened. Job termination frequently reflects power dynamics, conflict with authority, or organizational decisions rather than personal failure, yet compassion and social support often disappear after someone is let go. This article explores the psychological impact […]
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How Professionals Find Hidden Jobs Through Networking. Not Job Ads
Many people searching for work focus only on job ads, not realizing that a large portion of available roles are never publicly posted. This article explains how the hidden job market works and why networking, relationship-building, and informal conversations often lead to better opportunities than online applications alone. It also addresses how fear, urgency, and […]
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What To Do After You’ve Been Fired As A Professional | Five First Steps
Being fired can be disorienting and destabilizing, especially in the first days when confidence can drop and uncertainty can set in. This article outlines five practical steps to take after you’ve been fired, including how to explain what happened, stabilize your finances, prepare for a job search, and create daily structure. The focus is on […]
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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 fend for themselves as best […]
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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 forecast. The pandemic has turned everything upside […]
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