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more about #moneymatters schlegs84: I make 15K less than the man who passed this position on to me. Fif.teen.grand. And my company keeps pulling this, "we know you deserve a big, HUGE... more » whynotshesaid: Oh wow. This is perfectly timed. I just found out - in a very public manner, with no warning ahead of time - that I'm receiving a promotion of sorts ... more » ArtfulSlinger: I cant tell you how much I appreciate this post, if not only for the follow up comments that echo my inconsistent convictions within my career. I bel... more » remedios: I have a question I'm hoping some of you can provide advice on, and this seems an appropriate spot for that-- I'm emailing a good friend of a good fr... more » SomeAuthorGirl: LaToya, I love you for this post. And I say that with my "I" voice. more » hydrogen_jukebox: I wish I could network. I wish I could network on Jezebel. Anyone have a job for me? I know I'd like working with you. more » LawFairy: Articles like Forbes' absolutely fucking infuriate me. I got FIRED from my last job for a combination of speaking up for myself and then refusing to ... more » Casquivana: Excellent timing! I'm currently on the hunt and can use all the advise I can get. I have a very ambivalent reaction to career posts, because I love re... more » likepenguins: "Best Case Scenario: " I would get fired for that one. It's in our contract - no salary discussion. I'm not even allowed to know what labor grade m... more » la.donna.pietra: On behalf of the rest of us HR types (or former HR types, like me): please, do not try to get us tipsy and wheedle information out of us. That can s... more » emfish55: I'm looking for some specific advice on this subject. I am applying for a job very similar to my current job, but in another industry. I meet or exc... more » Nuckin Futz for you: Sadly I work at a place where male favoritism towards the male office workers runs rampant and you will be fired for talking about wages. A friend o... more » parvax: as much as i love snarky comments about gerard butler's pants, i found this more compelling on a murky monday morning. great piece, thank you latoya! more » cate3710: Every time I read a post like this, I am thankful that I have a union job and therefore don't/can't negotiate my salary. But once I finish my MLIS and... more » Sev: Latoya, you are fantastic. I'm fed up in my current position because I don't feel I'm using my talents at all. I'm an admin with a master's degree. I ... more » Ailatan: Latoya, this is full of useful information, I will look at this carefully at home. My office will have an inspection from the Union (it's common that... more » morninggloria: I negotiated a little too hard and now I get paid way too much for what I do. I'm not a zillionaire, but I'm afraid that if I angle for a different p... more » Flackette Goes Retro: My job has total salary transparency - you can look up anyone's salary online (public university). What it does not have is any room for negotiation -... more » monkeydance: I've been doing the work of the intern, assistant, and my job since my company is so cheap. they had lay-offs so i should be grateful i still have a j... more » JerseyGrrrl: So good to see your byline back here again, Latoya!! I KNOW I made a huge mistake in not negotiating strongly enough with my current company and it's... more » -
#moneymatters
Do Women Self Sabotage at Work?
Forbes poses the question that I hate to hear: Do women make mistakes at work? Of course they do! Can this be discussed separately from structural and societal issues that contribute to self-sabotage? Hell no!
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#moneymatters
The Truth About The Wage Gap
An ex-boyfriend once asserted that women were their own worst enemy when it came to money. He asserted that if women would just speak up, they would see the benefit on their checks. He was only half right. More » -
#learningcurve
Very Little Reality In NYC Prep Reality Show
The world of New York City's wealthy is insular and intensely private, which is the appeal of NYC Prep, but also the reason the show is not a reliable portrayal of the city's private school students and their lifestyle.
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