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what a fantastic post

Submitted by Tannaz Sassooni on March 29, 2007 - 14:30.

this is something that resonates so much with me. i've definitely seen a difference between the ballsiness of male counterparts when it comes to asking for a good salary and my own lack of it. and i've seen them enjoy the fruits of simply asking for more, and it's infuriating! just the image of me saying something like "i expect to make $25 per hour" (the directness, not the number) kind of freaks me out.

but, why do we have this idea that employers will think less of us if we demand what we deserve?

having a set of real-world guidelines and suggestions helps a lot. i have an interview coming up that may make this all very relevant. and hopefully, lucrative!

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