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25. How to Get a Pay Rise in Tech

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Show Notes

The gender pay gap is a serious problem across different sectors and definitely an issue in tech. In this episode of Hot Girls Code, we hope to arm you with information and tips to help you fight for the salary you deserve!

We begin by diving into the gender pay gap & the current state of pay equity. We then chat about salary expectations for a range of roles in tech in New Zealand. For all our overseas listeners, we also share some resources to help find relevant information about salaries for yourself wherever you are in the world. Finally, we finish up by dropping all our best hot girl tips on how to negotiate a higher pay, whether that is when you’re taking on a new role or going through a pay review at your current role.

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