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In the last performance review cycle, it was mandatory for at least 5% of employees to receive the lowest grade (4). It’s an open secret that anyone with a 4 is being put on a PIP that’s deliberately…
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It’s sad to say but all common pattern you listed here are so true and happened to me in a major financial institution: 1) not equal base pay with men 2) pay reduction by 40% during maternity leave…
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Nearly 10 years now in the industry and still a distinct lack of senior females specifically on the trading floor at Citi. To rub salt further into the wound Citi Markets disbanded/restructured their Women’s employee resource group (along…
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Many women who don’t speak up won’t rock the boat because we are breadwinners and in fear of losing our jobs. Our families depend on us for literal housing and food and yet nobody feels sorry for a…
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As a 67yo woman who is relatively famous in our industry for being unconventional, this is a hard road to hoe. What’s different is that you don’t have to row it like I did: social media virality +…
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A friend posted a link to this article on Instagram. Before I clicked on it, was outraged that it was propaganda written by a man – only to realize it was a site set up by women, at…
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When I was at [X entertainment company], me and my peers were mistreated so badly I ended up losing 20 lbs and was misdiagnosed with lupus because the stress had me so bad. Eventually I got a payout…
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The saddest thing about this endeavor is how pointless it is. Women are risk averse and we have been beaten to death by the patriarchy to stay silent out of fear. I suspect it will be next to…
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I’m on a large group text where Butcher’s article was shared. One of the women asked the men to show support, so I’m doing that. This needs to change. S. Scott
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I’ve spent 30 years in the brokerage business; big fan of Sarah Butcher’s column. I’ve got three daughters. Change is overdue. I don’t think the younger generation is going to tolerate the double standards women face in this…