Comments on: Women Make Less Than Men Because They Want To

By: bractus

bractus — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:31:20 +0000

My wife wants a flexible working hours and then she get paid less in compare to others with full time job. And she is happy with this model.

By: Bob Driver

Bob Driver — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:46:20 +0000

In the second and third world, it depends on work productivity. If a male is more productive than a female he makes more money. If a female is more productive than a male she makes more money. It’s based on rational economics, because it’s so competitive for foreign hard currency. Here in the Western world the politicians have brainwashed us to believe we’re equal in productivity. Note: Politicized…..I rather things be based on economics.

By: Ben E.

Ben E. — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:49:10 +0000

That’s what I was looking for, too, Joe. I wanted a reasoned argument to discuss, but we got a less-than-coherent ramble. I’d like to hear someone that’s in the know discuss the effects of the issues you mentioned.

By: Joe Rice

Joe Rice — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:51:27 +0000

I know I am a few days behind but I find this stuff interesting. Other than one line of Steve’s response, I agree with him. Maybe not agree, but I am not convinced that pay differences equals pay discrimination just yet. I am open to the idea of explainable reasons (e.g., prevalence to negotiate, impact of maternity leave, or ability to kiss @ss) driving the numbers somewhat. If pay discrimination does exist, then I am curious if female hiring managers are just as guilty as their male counterparts it committing this injustice? Just to be clear–before I get slammed–I do believe that pay discrimination is an injustice.

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By: Frank Roche

Frank Roche — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:41:27 +0000

Ben, I knew you’d get a laugh out of this one…and thanks for one back…500 hours to write a comment…lol.

By: Ben E.

Ben E. — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:26:02 +0000

I was hoping for a little enlightenment or at least a little brain tickle from the title, but I was subjected to the ramblings of a madman.

It took me 500 hours. Yes, 500 hours to write this comment.

I needed a laugh today. Thanks, Frank!

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By: Frank Roche

Frank Roche — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:43:40 +0000

Ann, I agree that gender pay discrimination exists…and it drives me nuts. It’s why I wrote the original article. Your article spells it out very well.

I must admit I’ve scratched my head over the years about this one…and I rail about it all the time…discrimination is unacceptable to me…I was more going against the “woman are happy to make what they make” that Steve wrote. I just don’t believe it if it’s unfair pay.