My Co-Worker Makes More Money Than Me -- But We Do the Same Work!

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Discovering that your co-worker is paid more than you can feel like a slap in the face, even if you were previously happy with your salary. Finding out about a pay disparity can feel profoundly unfair and can make you wonder if your employer doesn't value you as much as you thought they did.

But before you get angry, take a look at these five legitimate reasons your co-worker might be getting paid more than you:

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