It's a cardinal sin at work. Even though you know what the person in the cubicle next to you is earning annually, you can never use that information when negotiating a higher salary for yourself.

But does the same rule apply to benefits?

We're brought up with the workplace mentality that it's 'every person for themselves.' We each have the power to negotiate a better situation: more days off, special hours, and so on. However, I pose the question of whether or not this is fair. Shouldn't it be a level playing field for all? 'What's good for the goose is good for the gander?'

(I never realized that a gander is just a male goose, meaning that what's good for the woman is good for the man.)

If Judy is getting tuition reimbursement, shouldn't you?

If Luke is given time off to study, shouldn't you get it too?

When one department leaves early, why can't yours?

We're not here to whine or cry about how everyone else is getting major perks while others suffer. Rather, we'd like to gauge how YOU feel about the situation.



Companies love to hide behind rules and policies when it's convenient for them. But shouldn't they be consistent in how they enforce/impose them?

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