DU professor exposes gender pay gap and workplace harassment. ‘I earned Rs 3,200 while male colleagues got Rs 18,000’
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A Stark Pay Gap and Workplace Bias
Kamboj started her teaching career at the age of 22 in a CBSE school, earning a mere Rs 3,200 per month, while her male colleagues took home at least Rs 18,000. Despite being equally qualified, she faced a significant pay disparity that she later realized was deeply ingrained in the system.
“My journey as a Post Graduate Teacher (Commerce) began at a CBSE school in my hometown when I was 22. My salary was Rs 3,200 per month, while my male colleagues were earning a minimum of Rs 18,000 per month,” Kamboj wrote in her viral post.
The gap widened as she noticed her male colleagues supplementing their income through private coaching while neglecting classroom teaching. “The entire class used to attend his coaching centre at his home, where he charged Rs 1,000 per student for accounts tuition, with nearly 25 students. This meant he was earning around Rs 43,000 per month. I, on the other hand, believed that my students didn’t need tuition when I was teaching them well in class,” she shared.
Workplace Harassment and Professional Struggles
Beyond the pay disparity, Kamboj encountered hostility at her workplace. When she applied for a better job opportunity, her principal reacted aggressively.
“She called me into her office, closed the curtains, and asked how I dared to apply for another job while still working there. She told me I was ‘nothing’ to the organisation and warned that she would ensure I got no other job,” she recalled.
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