“Midge: I am not a prostitute. I’m a comic. Rose: Is there a difference? Midge: Yes, prostitutes get paid more.”— Amy Sherman-Palladino, Miriam “Midge” Maisel, Rachel Brosnahan, imdb.com
“Now, I'll tell you what, my friend. I am not going to stand this sort of thing any longer. And therefore I am about to raise your salary!”— Charles Dickens, Ebenezer Scrooge, amazon.com
“Now, I'll tell you what, my friend. I am not going to stand this sort of thing any longer. And therefore, I am about to raise your salary!…A merry Christmas, Bob! A merrier Christmas, Bob, my good fellow, than I have given you for many a year! I'll raise your salary, and endeavour to assist your str…”— Charles Dickens, Ebenezer Scrooge, amazon.com
“So: Share your salary info. with your coworkers. Your employers are not allowed to prevent you from talking about pay. I know it's uncomfortable, but honest discussion around compensation empowers workers, especially underrepresented ones. Demand fair pay for your work.”— Anil Dash, twitter.com