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How the Confidence Tax Harms Women More Than Competence
Episode 112 of Women at Work with Fexingo explores a subtle yet powerful workplace dynamic: the confidence tax. Lucas and Luna unpack a 2024 study from the National Bureau of Economic Research showing that women are penalized more harshly than men for overconfidence during performance reviews. They trace the effect through real-world examples, from denied promotions to lower bonus pools, and discuss why this tax compounds quietly over a career. The episode also offers practical framing shifts—like asking for a raise using market data instead of personal conviction—to help listeners navigate…
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