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The Salary Taboo Breaker

I found out I'm paid 20% less than my coworker for the same job. How do I address this without burning bridges?

I accidentally saw a pay stub and now I can't unsee it. Is it time for an awkward conversation with my boss, or should I start polishing my resume?

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Polish resume

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Hey,

I am a SWE with 2 yrs exp. recently I found out that juniors in my team are being paid atleast 10% more than me. This thing has been bugging me so much that I setup a meeting with my manager but here’s the thing- I have no idea ...

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Just break the ice. Start by, “ Hi…. Sorry for the unplanned meeting but I want to talk about my compensation.”

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This is universal. You think 10% is higher?, check the difference between a T1 and rest within same ranks. Nothing c...

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by CosmicBiscuitProduct Marketing Manager

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As someone who has access to company payroll data, i used to constantly compare myself with others. Thing is you will...