Article Recommendation: "Why do Women Negotiate for Less Than They Deserve at Work?" By Fast Company

I’m sure you’ve read the data about women, in general, earning less than men; some estimates suggest that women earn only 76¢ for every dollar a man earns. Well, part of the reason for that is that women have a tendency to steer away from fully negotiating their salary. There is a tendency to undersell and not wish to be seen as too “pushy.”

This article has some excellent suggestions on what you can do to become a more effective negotiator, and not just regarding your salary, but in ways to affect the outcomes you want in many aspects of your life.