Why do females expect to earn less?

were are still not as equal with men, even if we don't want to believe it

1) I expect to earn less because I plan on only working very part time after my baby is born (of course I think the value of being able to care for my child is worth much more than money). 2) Stats show women today do earn less than their male counterparts doing the same work. There is definitely an element of women not wanting to be as confrontational as men, and so many could earn just as much if they just bucked up and asked for the raise (even if it means being a little confrontational). Up to this point in my career, I have made it a point to ask for raises to try to overcome this, but I admit, it's been difficult for me to do.

Did you also read the article that said as early as 1 year out of college, there is already a gender gap in pay? The reason teens believe women generally make less is because it's true.

I think that many women start out with high hopes, and then, when they meet with the real world, they see that gender equality is a utopian idea, and not a reality.

I have even been in jobs in retail where I found out males were paid more than me, even though my work performance, satisfaction rating, length of tenure, and attendance was MUCH higher than my male peer.

I have also been in this situation where I, heavy from hormones, have been paid less than other receptionists who were skinny and "cute" and blonde...with only those suppositions to draw from being paid less, as again, my qualifications and records were much more superior than hers.

The expectation is lower because until more women are moved into the higher ranks, nothing will change.

I disagree with the author for their findings as well, but not for the same reasons. The girls may be just a little more realistic than the boys. Earning $114K/year for a man or a woman is exceptional.

Women are not less competitive or ambitious, but we are aware of the glass ceiling. Women do plan their careers in balance with family, at the time it becomes important to them in their lives, and we make the necessary sacrifices to accomodate the desire to have a family. Maybe your friend has low self-esteem, I wouldn't tolerate any of that garbage. But, it is absolutely true in the world of work there are two kinds of women; nice ladies who get used as a doormat, and angry-women who everyone avoids because they are akin to human evil. For many women it is more important to be liked than to climb the career ladder.

Well it is a fact that women do make less than men on average, so that could be a major part of why they think that. But I don't believe having an attitude like that (thinking you'll make less because you're a woman) will help to solve it any, they need to believe they'll make just as much and force companies to pay them equally.

The only level playing field is owning your own business. You can work study hard, get good grades, work hard, but never get the raise or promotion you deserve. Some else is even telling you when and how long you can take lunch. Smart, Working Females, it is time for you to take back control of your life and future, especially if you have or want children. As much as we multitask in life. We deserve our life to be ours to control. Visit my profile. I would love to hear from you.

Fairly or un-fairly...

Women have always earned less, even for doing the same job.