I said the same when hired lower than a man.
I was raising a baby and 2 lil girls.
I got the job and the pay ,but hey mine was at a convenience store that supported me and three young children!Because I was a Homemaker for 8 long years!
Regardless ,We as moms or women must step up or get stepped over,.Learned this a long time ago!
As a life learning motto,it helps when your marriage after many comfortable YEARS AS mine did in its day,the same rule applies.
Take me now as I am and give me an answer or I go on to the next job.
It's takes courage but honestly with myself,I saw it as I had no choice! Go For it and Regret nothing for trying! I still believe this is why I'm successful today, Confidence in myself and proving to my employer I'm worth the investment to keep me on their payroll! Ha! :) It's all about selling yourself and fulfilling what you said. Too bad our politicians cannot do as we do! The majority of them would be permanently terminated!
You are right.”Confidence in myself and proving to my employer I’m worth the investment to keep me on their payroll!”
And one thing I am proud of in my career is mentoring good people like you to move up. People that may have been overlooked. Capitalism is what’s great about this country and I thank you for your contribution.