Let me start off by saying that I am new to the profession, newly minted and so naive! I recently got asked how much I make an hour and though I didn't give the exact amount I came pretty close to the actual amount.
I feel so stupid for disclosing what is none of the other person's business. My fault is that I am too nice, too obliging, a perfect target. Now that this more experienced nurse (20+ years) knows, there's not telling what will happen next. Word travels fast and I am not sure of the repercussions, if any. Why are some people so nosy and not afraid to ask personal questions? Why do us new nurses seem to be the perfect target and what can we do differently so as not to be taken advantage in this manner or any other manner?
Am I making a big deal out of nothing? How could I possibly make this better? Now I know what I should have said but it is SO like me to be a push-over and answer most questions. I tend to want to please people, especially my co-workers so to be on their good side, I've answered most every question thrown my way.
You should have not said a word. It's no ones business how much you make an hour. You should have stated "I do not share my personal business with others."
I have no problem asking anyone what they make. I also feel free to share what I make as well. Knowledge is power! If someone is making more money then I have some leverage I have to make more also.
We all work in part for the money, why hide what we all want to know? No one should be upset, they should take steps to increase their wage. Then everyone can win! (Except the large organization)
systoly
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You told her what you make at your other job, or your previous job
right? so no worries
i like to tell them considerably less than what i make and then see the reaction
it's usually very amusing, except one time
a coworker said, "i figured you'd make more than me"
oh boy