Gabby Dunn was speaking at a festival and this girl was also speaking like literally on the same lineup as me. And she said, she sat there the whole time going, I can't believe I let myself get paid this little where she had been really happy with the 10th. "I think those negative emotions as awful as they feel can end up with really positive outcomes"
One of the primary reasons we work is to earn money, but many of us feel uncomfortable telling others how much we make. This fear may be working against women, because research has shown that salary transparency can help narrow the gender pay gap.
With the help of experts, we explore the complexities of talking about our salaries. First, an economist walks through the pros and cons of disclosing your pay. Then, the host of a personal finance podcast explains why she encourages people to speak openly about salaries. Finally, an HR executive gives advice on how to deal with the gut punch of learning that a peer makes more than you do.
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