Over 10 million office workers hold clerical positions, yet secretaries continue to earn 71 cents to every dollar that male counterparts earn according to U.S. Department of Labor statistics. Compounding this inequity is the fact that secretaries often perform job functions far beyond their job titles and compensation level.
Many secretaries find they are trapped for life and held hostage by their job titles.
In my mind you're just a secretary. You don't deserve a raise. However, her boss graciously gave her flowers on Secretary's Day. When Sandy decided it was high time to redirect her career, her self-confidence was at an all time low. Maybe I don't deserve to make more money.