July 17th, 2008
Money Facts You Should Know About The Gender Pay Gap
Do women make less money? They sure do. Let’s gather our facts together here. We’re not even going to consider part-time work—that would make the gender pay gap look even bleaker! Comparing full time working women with full time working men, we find that the women are paid 80 cents for every dollar men are paid even in the same occupations. Are you content with this? Are you going to be a good girl and say, “Thank you for the diminished returns?” Are you going to say, “But what can I do? I need this job. I want them to like me.” Or, are you going to begin making sure this no longer happens to you? I see it as my privilege to tell you two strategies that have worked for women in our WomensMedia network.
Be A Woman Who Makes As Much As A Man [6:43m]:
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July 25th, 2007
Women Have A Head Start With Win-Win Negotiation
Most men are on the lookout for any opportunity to negotiate. It’s a game to them—and it should be for women too, because . . . you get more of the stuff you like. Erase the image from your mind that a negotiation is something that only happens when you sit down to draw up a contract or ask for a raise. It happens much more often than that!
Is Negotiation Different For Women? [6:37m]:
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July 13th, 2007
How To Ask For A Raise Even Though Your Boss Is Presenting An Obstacle
You’d probably love it if your boss walked up to you today and said, “I’ve decided to give you a raise, effectively immediately.” Don’t hold your breath. No one wants to spend any more money than they have to. So, you’re going to have to ask for a raise. Here’s my advice on how to do this.
Salary Negotiation: How To Ask For A Raise [4:51m]:
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