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<rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Glassdoor Blog - Latest Comments in Tips on How to Approach Suspected Pay Inequity</title><link>http://glassdoor.disqus.com/</link><description>None</description><atom:link href="https://glassdoor.disqus.com/tips_on_how_to_approach_suspected_pay_inequity/latest.rss" rel="self"></atom:link><language>en</language><lastBuildDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:03:35 -0000</lastBuildDate><item><title>Re: Tips on How to Approach Suspected Pay Inequity</title><link>http://www.glassdoor.com/blog/tips-on-how-to-approach-suspected-pay-inequity/#comment-12662864</link><description>&lt;p&gt;I was nervous about asking for equal pay but was determined to do it during last fall's input period. I talked to my Project Manager about it. I respectfully and calmly asked for any disparagy between my co-worker's and my pay be corrected. I didn't say I worked harder, better, was more clever. I stated that we each have exceptional and professional skills in our job, and we each bring unique talent and perspective. I also said that if I had the higher salary, his should be equalled to mine, equal pay for equal work.&lt;br&gt;During our debrief, I was told my request was sent up to corporate and I received a 7% increase this January.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Aerogal</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:03:35 -0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>