Pay Expectations - Give Them a Raise!

The June 9, 2008 issue of Business Week had an article "Where College Kids Want to Work".  The statistic that I found most interesting was related to compensation. 

Female students said they expect to make an average of $47,555 yearly in their first job, some $6,500 less than what their male counterparts expect for themselves. 

It is true that we still have a pay gap between men and women and it is estimated the gap will not close until the year 2032.  But it has to start with us, girls.  And if our expectations are lower than those of the guys, we're not helping our cause.

So raise your expectations - along with your salary!!