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I'll ignore the over sexism here, and post my salary negotiation tips as a "white man". 0. If I'm employed and get an offer that's better, all things consider
by towaway1138 8y ago
I'll ignore the over sexism here, and post my salary negotiation tips as a "white man".
0. If I'm employed and get an offer that's better, all things considered, I take it. Counter offers never work out.
1. Else, if I have multiple offers, I take the best one, all things considered.
2. Else, if I have only one offer, I take it if it seems likely to have a better outcome than continuing to search.
Also, stock options, etc., are garbage. Cash is king.
You'll notice that there's nothing here about complaining about others' compensation. I don't care.
- BerislavLopac 8y agoSexism is definitely present here, but you seem to be implying the sexism on the part of the author. However, she literally acknowledges the sexism present in reality and provides a solid reasoning for her choice of interviewees: > I decided to ask white men in tech because they continue to make more money than every demographic in America regardless of skills, education, and experience. As a white man myself (although from a country where skin colour is not nearly as much a factor), I admire that approach.
- towaway1138 8y agoYes, I think she's being sexist. But like you, I think gathering data is a great idea, or at least rarely hurts. The basic statement that white men make more money even after correcting for the legitimate reasons that that might be so appears to be false, or at least true only to a rather minor extent. That said, suppose white men really do get paid more just for being white and male. Unless you're willing to cross-dress or dye your skin, that info isn't really actionable. There's a much better payoff to be had for sharpening your skills, putting your head down, and doing good work.