Don’t let the cause sink you — My boss is manipulating me into accepting subpar working conditions. This might be happening to you too, especially if you’re employed for a “good cause”. This is prevalent in non-profit work, but it can also be found elsewhere, like in healthcare, children’s care, social work, and more. Any job that…

And some employers really don’t like it — The labor shortage is raging on in Canada. Nearly one million jobs were open across the country in the first four quarters of 2021, an increase of 63% compared to 2020. The situation has multiple causes. It began during the pandemic but continues to grow as the population is getting…

And to be nice about it. Put a smile on your face! — If you’ve ever raised a point about men’s behavior, you probably received comments to the extent: “Then what can we do?” I certainly did. I wrote about men complimenting women in the street last the other day. My point was that, while some men may think it’s innocuous and nice…

My boss didn’t take it well — I quit my job today. It’s been a long time coming really. I realized this job wasn’t for me only months into it. The schedule was way more demanding than they made it out to be. The occasional weekend and night they mentioned in the interview turned into a regular…

If you’re aiming for consistency, hold on to your stories — Here’s one thing you need to make it on Medium as a writer: Consistency. Of course, that’s easier said than done. Finding the time to write every week is hard. Being motivated and inspired during those times is even harder. …

Money is a major point of tension in couples — Some say choosing your long-time partner is the most important decision people make in their lives. I don’t 100% agree because staying single or having multiple partners — either simultaneously or over time — are also non-negligible options. Nevertheless, the people we choose to be part of our daily lives…

There is a simple answer to this — The wage gap between men and women starts early. A 2018 Canadian survey found a $2.75 gap between boys’ and girls’ average hourly wage for their summer job. I observed this disparity firsthand when I was a teenager. I was working a part-time job at the grocery store. I was…

Start your Medium journey today — I’ve only been on Medium for 4 months and I’ve already made 405$ in extra income. It may not seem like much, but it’s a bit more money going to my emergency fund and investment portfolio. Plus, it’s money I never would have made if I hadn’t started. I knew…

My stats and income took a hit — This one was rough guys. Everything slowed down, especially my motivation. Let’s start with the good news: I did manage to publish consistently 3 times a week, which was my goal. I also sat down to write every day, but I was distracted. I spent so much time worrying about…