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When I interviewed for a copy editor position a few years ago, I was asked how much I made at my previous position. Now take note, employers and interviewers are NOT ALLOWED to ask you this, but since I didn't know that, I answered her honestly.

To say she was shocked was an understatement.

My previous position was a writing position, and she couldn't believe how much I was making at a writing job just out of college when people who had several years of experience above me were making less at similar positions.

Basically, she thought I was being overpaid and made that clear when she told me how much I would get paid at her company for a higher position.

We are all aware there are plenty of people that do important work who don't get paid enough. However, there are also people who do important work who also get paid too much. It's not something talked about often.

At least, it wasn't until Redditors broke that dam.

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