Male co-worker in same position, pay equity conversations
I am on a team where I’m in the exact same role as a male coworker. We were hired at the same time and our roles are exactly the same. He has more experience in the field (he’s much older) but I have more relevant education and a broader skillset. In the past year, my performance at the same job has been drastically better: I’ve been doing really well and he has struggled to keep up with our bosses’ expectations. My output is probably 40-60% higher and having a big impact. I’ve gotten a performance raise. In contrast, our boss asked me to help identify what factors could be affecting this coworker’s performance so he can help him keep up. I think that if I knew how much my coworker was making, and if it was more than me, I could definitely leverage that to get higher pay. For all I know, I could already be making more than him, I really have no idea. My company says they are evaluating pay equity in general, but I haven’t heard any updates or what that looks like. Does anyone have any advice? I am nervous about asking my coworker directly, because it may be awkward if I make more than him. However, if he’s making more than me based on hiring negotiations, I really think my company should at least bring me up to that level... I’ve thought about chatting with my boss about the company’s pay equity evaluations, in general, from a standpoint of curiosity. It’s a passive path, but I could lay the groundwork and/or give my boss the an opportunity to explain what’s happening with that. Thoughts? Has anyone been in a similar pickle?
Browse recent posts
Must be that time again to talk about GHOSTING by recruiters
In the past month, I had 3 recruiters reach out to me and we had excellent conversations. They were so excited about my experience, they even responded to my thank you emails. Now-crickets. These are recruiters on staff with the organizations they represent. Anyone care to offer insight into this behavior?
1 Like • 5 Comments
Write a Resume that Gets Read and Gets You Hired
Hiring managers and recruiters don’t read every resume; they scan for standouts. Here’s a checklist that covers formatting, keywords, summaries, and more, all designed to help your resume get noticed.
https://www.market-connections.net/blog/write-a-resume-that-gets-read-and-gets-you-hired
0 Likes • 0 Comments
A dream role position has landed on my plate while I’m not feeling my very best due to a health issue .
I’m okay 65-70% percent of time but lately it’s been flaring . I don’t want to lose the opportunity and feel I should at least try and do my best . im praying to god , to help me land this job only if its meant to be as im afraid my health “might “ affect my performance . I’m currently still going through the interview process . Would like some feedback from some mid -senior level professionals . Has anyone been in this situation before ?
1 Like • 4 Comments
Opinion on secondment
I've been in my company for 9 months .
The perfect secondment opportunity came up .
My manager said to meet the secondment manager.
However, my meeting didn't go well.
I asked all the relevant questions but the secondment manager was very negative in her responses and I felt bad vibes.
The role was perfect and exactly what Ive been dreaming of .
But every question I'd ask she would be negative and say x person is tough x team will write bad reviews.
I didn't know if this was to check how i'd behave so I just twisted it positively and say how I'd adapt and help her with these challenges.
I rejected the opportunity but don't know if it's the right decision.
How do you determine if the secondment is right for you
0 Likes • 2 Comments
How long should you stay in a position or company? Do you think there is a standard time?
Curious to know others thoughts on this topic. I've been hearing 2-5 years. I think there are multiple factors that determines the time such as security, money, toxic space, they love the role or company, it's not your career goal, they're bored etc
1 Like • 11 Comments
Resume Red Flags
Some resume details might seem small, but to employers, they can raise big questions and they may hold back the job seeker. Here is a closer look at the red flags that might be doing more harm than good.
https://www.market-connections.net/blog/resume-red-flags
1 Like • 0 Comments
Share your insight
Join an authentic community that helps women support each other at work. Share your professional experience or ask for advice — you can even post anonymously.