I never reported my sexual harassment. Here's what I can do now.

There are different standards for older allegations. No Images? Click here       Dear Good Life readers, Have you been wondering if there’s anything you can do about someone who sexually harassed you years ago, even if you didn’t report them at the time? I have. A former boss harassed me while I was in college, and I was horrified, confused, living off student loans and terrified of losing a flexible and decent-paying job related to my studies. The man was also married with children, which added to my uncertainty over what to do about it. Ultimately, I tried to avoid him as much as possible, all the while waiting for the ax to fall and wondering why no other upper level managers ever seemed to care about his behavior, despite the fact it sometimes happened in front of them. My harasser and I are both in different jobs now -- different states and fields, even -- but I’ve often thought about the women who currently work for him, wondering if there’s anything I could still do to help protect them. They probably aren’t living the good life at work, if my experience with this guy is any indication. It turns out there are different standards for older cases of sexual misconduct, in terms of both legal remedies and what you might reasonably expect an HR department to do when you pop up out of the blue with allegations from a previous workplace. HuffPost’s Suzy Strutner consulted a number of attorneys to hash out exactly what you need to know before you report such a case. I hope you don’t need it, but if you do, I hope it's empowering. Among the many awful consequences of harassment, it’s almost impossible to build a stable financial foundation for your life when you feel unsafe at work and your paycheck depends on a predatory gatekeeper. Here’s to better workplaces. Love, Janie Janie Campbell Senior Editor, HuffPost Life   Tech the halls.   The older I get, the more specific my friends and family are when I ask, “So, what do you want for Christmas?” (At this point, we’re clearly all tired of candles and random gift cards.) It's nice to know what someone will actually use, but I do miss the element of surprise. Wouldn't it be more fun to give them a cool piece of functional tech they didn’t even know they needed yet? We asked experts from TechRadar, Gizmodo, Engadget, Popular Mechanics, CNet and beyond to name the number one “gadget” that makes their lives better. Their list has all the gift ideas you need, from a high-tech meat thermometer that ends uncertainty in the kitchen to truly usable options for smart home technology.   Follow these women! We’re pretty excited about this new millennials-focused Facebook community called “Adulting: What They Didn’t Teach You In School.” It’s all about the “classic struggs of early adulthood,” as moderators and HuffPost editors Abby Williams and Hollis Miller put it. If you’re just leaving the nest or you’ve been out long enough to share good advice and resources, join up now. While the group just launched, we hope it’ll become a thriving place where you can share as much as you learn. Pro Tip: Did you know it’s now a red flag for many hiring professionals if you don’t have a social media presence? In media, it’s pretty strange if a job candidate has no online profile. But this now extends to many other fields in which previously, a lack of Facebook activity would have been no big deal. We discovered this tidbit in a Career Builder survey that found 60 percent of recruiters would not invite an applicant to an interview if that applicant had no social media presence. So get out there! But of course, be careful that you’re not doing any of the things smart job seekers never do. Want more practical magic? You're Starting a Company. What Should You Pay Yourself? [U.S. News & World Report] 'As much as possible' is actually not the correct answer. How Do Mortgage Lenders Decide If You’re Creditworthy? [HuffPost] It’s complicated, but this explanation is simple. Managing the Costs of Caregiving [U.S. News & World Report] Providing care for a loved one is time-consuming and costly. Your boss may be able to help. I Am Ending My Year Of Firsts After My Husband’s Death [HuffPost] It doesn’t matter to me when his heart technically beat for the last time; he died in pieces over a two-year stretch.    .     No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love: HuffPost Must Reads. ©2017 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe