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zZbobmanZz t1_izlu1fz wrote

I don't know why you're acting like you did something wrong, you should discuss payment info with your coworkers. We can't fight inequality if we don't know it exists

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TheBestMePlausible t1_izm3h7u wrote

On the other hand, OP clearly feels like it’s a fuck up on his part, and the truth is his working relationship with this colleague will never again be comfortable.

If you’re wondering why they tell you not to tell your coworkers what you make, you are now reading one example of why they say that.

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zZbobmanZz t1_izmer7d wrote

Why would she be mad at OP? How does that put a strain on the relationship? It's good information to know, now she knows she might have to look for another job or change something

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TheBestMePlausible t1_izmfzuq wrote

It’s a human nature thing. Every time she looks at this guy, she’s going to think about that $20,000. It’s going to be awkward. I mean maybe not, you never know! Maybe she’ll take this as a learning moment and realize she should stop being late and put in more effort, look up to big bonus guy as a role model, it could happen. But odds are, awkward, at a minimum. Could get worse too, I’ve seen it happen.

People get jealous. It’s human nature. In an ideal world, sure, everyone would instantly unionize the minute they found out Sheryl at the register was getting two dollars an hour more than them. But that’s not what’s going to happen. It’s just going to make things weird now between you and Sheryl, who you used to like.

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RandoCalrissian11 t1_izncf7h wrote

It has nothing to do with inequality.

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zZbobmanZz t1_izoqmox wrote

If people aren't getting paid the same for the same job then yes it is inequality by definition

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RandoCalrissian11 t1_izp00jo wrote

Nobody does the same job, and pay isn’t tied to a position, it’s tied to the companies need.

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zZbobmanZz t1_izp3ltw wrote

You can say it all you want but that doesn't make it true, people can and do do the same job and pay is tied to positions, have you ever held a job in your life?

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RandoCalrissian11 t1_izpfkf7 wrote

Pay is not tied to position. You couldn’t be more wrong.

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zZbobmanZz t1_izpg7bs wrote

Lol, enjoy joining the workforce when you eventually do and find out that positions have specific pay rates and ranges.

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RandoCalrissian11 t1_izpgqhi wrote

It’s amazing how confidently wrong you are. The level of blissfully unaware is quite alarming really.

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AVG_MN_Man t1_izlvvv0 wrote

Spoken like a true Marxist...

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AcrobaticSource3 t1_izlxeom wrote

And you, u/AVG_MN_Man speak like a true capitalist who doesn’t mind shitting on workers as long as you get yours

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AVG_MN_Man t1_izlxp6l wrote

I am a capitalist, however that doesn't mean I'm for shitting on anyone... It's up to you to make sure you're wearing a raincoat when people are trying to shit on you...

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