When the student outgrows the master: a story of silence, salary, and survival

him to slip up, and my request for a raise—which I had copied to HR as a backup—was the final piece of evidence she needed. It wasn’t just luck; it was timing I didn’t even realize I was part of.

My boss tried to defend himself, saying that he was “overseeing” my growth and that the salary discrepancy was just “industry standard.” Helena cut him off continue reading …