When the Boss Says, 'Don't Tell Your Coworkers How Much You Get Paid'

Re:When the Boss Says, 'Don't Tell Your Coworkers How Much Y... by rokhayakebe on Saturday January 24, 2015 @11:53AM (#8940084)

Is it that women get underpaid or is there more to it?

Women and men should also tell every woman they know to negotiate their pay. The first offer is not something anyone has to take, and while this may be self evident here, it isnt everywhere.

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Re:When the Boss Says, 'Don't Tell Your Coworkers How Much Y... by wyclif on Saturday January 24, 2015 @12:43PM (#8940280)

Women engineers should be encouraged to learn how to negotiate salary themselves, or from a mentor. They should also be encouraged to view salary negotiation as a positive part of their soft skills, rather than a necessary evil.

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Re:When the Boss Says, 'Don't Tell Your Coworkers How Much Y... by rokhayakebe on Saturday January 24, 2015 @02:29PM (#8940654)

I think it is women in all fields. I was talking to a lady friend about a job offer she got and advised she negotiate her salary. From her response it sounded as if I was trying to get her to loose the opportunity.

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Re:When the Boss Says, 'Don't Tell Your Coworkers How Much Y... by learnstats2 on Saturday January 24, 2015 @07:52PM (#8941669)

You can't really negotiate effectively unless you are willing to lose the opportunity.

Your friend might be aware that she has fewer opportunities and therefore be less willing to take this risk.

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Re:When the Boss Says, 'Don't Tell Your Coworkers How Much Y... by tomp on Saturday January 24, 2015 @06:52PM (#8941530)

No need to be sexist. This would be useful for all engineers, not just female engineers.

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Re:When the Boss Says, 'Don't Tell Your Coworkers How Much Y... by wyclif on Sunday January 25, 2015 @12:23AM (#8942134)

I wasn't being sexist. The context of the parent comment was women negotiating pay.

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