Wage Gap
Language: en
I was in the bathroom stall when I heard the new hire at the sink outside, loudly sharing good news with his family. "I passed my probation! They're starting me at $12,000 a month!" I sat there in silence. I've been at this company for six years. Year 1: Starting salary $6,000. No raise. Year 2: Salary $6,000. Year-end raise of 5%, adding a whopping $300. Year 3, 4, 5: Salary stagnant at $6,300. Year 6: HR just told me I'm getting another 5% raise next year. Total: $6,615. I currently manage the execution of five major projects. I was so overwhelmed they hired three juniors for me to…