Cartoon SourceFrom an FAQ by the authors of “Women Don’t Ask: Negotiation and The Gender Divide”Q: I

Cartoon SourceFrom an FAQ by the authors of “Women Don’t Ask: Negotiation and The Gender Divide”Q: Is this an anti-feminist book? Doesn’t it blame women for their own problems?A: On the contrary, this book, like most feminist works, looks at structural problems in our society that prevent women from being as free as men to choose who they want to be, what they want to do, and how they want to behave. And it suggests ways that women, businesses, and society as a whole can change to make our culture more open and equitable—a culture in which men and women can enjoy and take advantage of the same opportunities.Q: What are the consequences in the workplace?A: The consequences for women are pretty extreme: First and foremost, they earn much less money than men over the course of their careers. We calculated that just by not negotiating her first job offer—simply accepting what she’s offered rather than negotiating for more—a woman sacrifices more half a million dollars over the course of her career. This is a massive loss for a one-time negotiation—for avoiding what is usually no more than five minutes of discomfort—and it’s an unnecessary loss, because most employers expect people to negotiate and therefore offer less than they’re prepared to pay. And far more men than women negotiate their first offers. Since men also negotiate more than women throughout their careers—or negotiate more aggressively—the financial losses to women can be truly staggering.“Read the full FAQ hereThe Simple Truth About the Gender Pay Gap  -- source link

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