What? They pay "us" less just because we can have children? I don't think that's exactly it.

Thank you, I didn't know how to say that without sounding like a douche lol

I think she's saying employers pay women less because, unlike men, they are often entitled to maternity leave, which costs the company more money. That's what I think the opinion that she is trying to convey is anyway.

While that's true, that doesn't mean women should be paid less for their potential to have children. So of she's infertile does that mean she should be paid more? Its just ridiculous and unfair. Women are still humans and just as capable of working hard regardless of the ability to give birth.

throughout history its been true, women entered the workforce much later than men and americas still getting used to it. and when a company does the math women take more time off to care for their family (sick days, personal days and maternity leave) than men. there have been many studys done on it and nationally women make less then their equal male counterpart. possibly not the case in this situation but its not unlikely

but OP is from the UK so maybe I'm totally wrong

Oh my goodness, I mean A MEETING with the boss. Teaches me to get distracted and not proofread.

Yes, and it's a big problem. Not something to just say "oh well that's just how it goes" at.

Yeah and i didn't mean or say it wasn't a big deal because it is. I was just pointing out that this isn't something new.

You're not a woman, are you?

Unlike yours, my profile is not hidden. Read.

All employers are aware of it in the US, too, and it's STILL a problem. Companies can blatantly do illegal things becaues they blatantly LIE about why they are doing it. It's really that simple.

And you're right grace, I should have read your profile. My apologies, almighty one. I'm guessing you're the office bitch because of your nasty attitude.

yes but they could well be doing it and instead blaming your skill sets or other qualities that you lack. no boss will ever admit that they pay someone less because they dislike them will they? they can always find reasons to have their way

199, I don't see how pointing out that my gender is openly displayed in my profile is bitchy, or how my gender is even relevant to this discussion, but whatever. Enjoy the rest of your day and happy Halloween. I hope your butt feels better.

Oh, haha, you made a butt joke. Hilarious. Also, it's not what you said, it's how you said it. If you don't understand the basics of adjusting your tone accordingly online, then be prepared for a lot of "butt hurt" people to respond to your posts negativily. Happy halloween. Be safe and don't drink and drive.

You must be new here. *Looks at profile* 130 comments. Yep. Pretty new. I suggest you thicken your skin or not use this site. I was actually pretty kind to you, particularly when compared to what many others would say (and have said) to someone who asks a question as stupid and irrelevant as yours. Prepare for a lot of replies that simply say, "Google." In short, I'm not mean. You're just hyper sensitive.