Author: Olivia

This happened a few years back. I interviewed at a tech startup where a friend already worked. Recruiter seems excited to try luring me in. They really talk about how much the company values diversity and inclusion. I tick several “diversity” boxes. At one point, the recruiter mentions that they offer nonnegotiable salaries. Oh? I ask why, since they're bragging about it. They say that they don't allow it because “negotiating compensation would be unfair to those who don't negotiate,” to paraphrase what I remember from the interview. They offer the same amount to everyone across the board, so they neatly avoid all bias. Right? Of course, they also don't disclose compensation up front. Startup rejects me and I take a competing offer. Later, I talk to my friend who already works there and share numbers. Surprise, surprise, they make 50% less than me despite having similar qualifications. Underpaying everyone…

Currently working here with two others. (A)One who started recently same time as me would consider work friend (B) One who has been here a few years is grumpy. So A/B don’t get on very well. We cover each other’s breaks we are supposed to get 45 min breaks each. So B goes first then me then A. Today A asked me if I can cut down my break to 30 mins because B is taking 1 hour breaks meaning A has to go break late. I did however A then took 50+ minutes. When initially discussing breaks A agreed to go last break and has never complained until today. I’m not a confrontational type person I’m just here to do the job and go home but I feel it’s unfair on me why I’m being dragged into their mess. How would you deal with this ?