Comments on: Are You a Cadillac or Chevy in the Workplace?

By: Anne

Anne — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:59:20 +0000

I’m guilty as charged. I know I’ve left a bit of money on the table; in fact I’m still trying to collect (somewhat unsuccessfully I might add). I do think it goes back to the way we’re socialized, and in our general “Everybody wins” attitude. Go back to read April 8 blog – Could there be a 1000 Wise Men.

By: Christina

Christina — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:38:21 +0000

Dr.Evelyn Murphy has written a book called WAGE that documents the history of womens wage equality and gives great suggestions for “getting even”. This has inspired many woment to band together and learn how to negotiate more effectively. try out the WAGE website.

By: Viki The Greek

Viki The Greek — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:27:29 +0000

English is not my first language,but I will comment on this issue the best way I can and forgive me if I make grammatical and spelling mistakes. I imigrated to this country 35 years ago! I started working in a fast food restaurant as a cashier with no knowledge of the English language but I pulled through. Within 5 years, I completed high school, and two years of collage. I started at a company as a data entry and within two and a half I worked my way and convised the presidnet of the compahy that I could make a difference and was promoted to the Manager of the Quality Assurance department. I am not braggin but I am trying making a point, had I not opened my big mouth and spoke up of my worth and what I believed in myself, I would still be in front of a computer entering date and making nothing. My advise to all of you young ladies even though we rather be liked than respected, you should not have to choose between the two. The stornger you are and the more you believe in yourself, it is more likly that you will be both liked and more respected. Do not hesitate and do not dought your worth. If you want, I will be more than happy to speak up for you. Elaine knows what a big mouth Iam.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:54:19 +0000

The meek may inherit the earth, but they will not be paid what they are worth. We women seem to be universally afflicted with the ‘disease to please.’ Yes, we want to be respected, but if we have to choose between the two, we would rather be liked. Socialization does not serve us well.

I,too, am guilty of not negotiating, even when I know that I am worth more. After the fact, when I am working hard and doing great work, I regret that I didn’t ask for a higher salary.

We wise women are willing to take risks, and this is one that we need to start taking. We know we’re worth it, so let’s stop hesitating.

Catherine