Comments on: Most Powerful Women in Business 2007

By: Tom, Houston, TX

Tom, Houston, TX — Tue, 12 May 2009 20:37:21 +0000

If you view the entire spectrum, there is approx. $100M between #1 & #25. To me, it is absurd to think any man has those types of earnings when the rest of the country is looking for ways to shrink monthly expenses by $20 to $50. Pro athletes included, no man is worth that much.

By: Paul, London

Paul, London — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:14:23 +0000

Differences between Men and Women at this level is irrelevant. The sums involved are quite incredible and quite worrying. Im sure all these people say they give back via charities etc – and I hope they do in abundance, but these numbers are truly distasteful irrespective given poverty in the world today – a long way from the USA.

By: Julio venice fl.

Julio venice fl. — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:11:23 +0000

The gaps between women and men are incredible. but also the gaps between men. It is very difficult to get a $1,000 raise, but these guys… there is about 10 million of difference between each rank! Its like they just have decide to take a step further and they earn 5 million more.

Think about it. hard workers to gain $100 more in their salaries, or even from 250K to 300K. But these guys… they have a minimum of 1,000,000 of difference between rank. and in between the top 5, its about 10 million, 20 million, 50 million. of money between them.

think about that.

By: Not as Greedy as You, chicago, il

Not as Greedy as You, chicago, il — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:47:45 +0000

Both the women and the men are grossly over paid so who cares who is getting more. None of these people has added value to our world equivalent to their paycheck. Many are making 10’s of millions while their company loses billions. Hey, let’s spend some tax dollars to bail them out.

By: mel venice fl.

mel venice fl. — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:35:52 +0000

impressive list, somewhat sickening though. I teach. I can not even imagine earning a small fraction of those overly ambitious figures. I mean really 30 million dollars a year? I teach 1200 students PER WEEK for 36 wees of the year, with one 20 minute lunch break. NO BONUS either. I have a bachelor, a masters, am nationally certified and hold an additional 45 credit hours toward a PHD. I teach the children of high paid CEO’s for a pittence pay. Think it’s time I take my arts, education and sales background out into the real world. Why should I teach when I can make some real money? As for women of the next generation…..hopefully they can find the sweet spot where real living exists. What exactly are these women doing for millions per year? Do they have any time to live?

By: Syriah, New York, NY

Syriah, New York, NY — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:11:02 +0000

That list is so impressive. I can’t believe that one woman is only 38 years old!

I used to work in corporate America, was making well over 250K a year, and I was miserable. Terribly depressed and almost nauseous every morning to go to work.

I quit to start a new company, and for the new I’ve joined a number of women organizations to get me revved up to be on this list one day. The most impressive I’ve seen out there is Savor the Success. It seems like a new site, but it runs kind of like a hybrid of Facebook and LinkedIn. I like it because it caters to women. Check it out here: http://www.savorthesuccess.com

Hope this helps the women here who want to get on this list one day before turning 50!

By: Lisa, New York, New York

Lisa, New York, New York — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 20:06:54 +0000

I am 24 now and I have just made it my goal that by the time I am CEO of a company I will make the equivalent of my male counterpart.

By: Ute S., Chicago IL

Ute S., Chicago IL — Wed, 14 May 2008 01:52:18 +0000

I think it’s hilarious that the chairman of Bear Stearns, Allan Schwartz, makes more than the highest paid woman, “It’s a beautiful world we live in. . .for for you. . .”(Devo)

By: Javier, Reading, PA

Javier, Reading, PA — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:14:08 +0000

Yes, they have made a very good gain in corporate America, but they still do have a way to go. Presently, corporate America is lead by men. One of the main obstacles that women have to overcome is precisely gender discrimination. workonline

By: Sara Jenkins SC

Sara Jenkins SC — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:03:05 +0000

Very simple solution, if it is made in China, leave it on the shelf, that is what I do. I do not buy it. I sometimes have to go to several stores but I usually find what I want.
I do not have any electronic, except my computer, a TV made in Mexico, and a radio that is 25 years old.
We have an administratin that will not enforce the trade laws that China keeps breaking, he is afraid to for he is a bully and bullies never take on anyone their size, it is always the little guys.

By: Brokerage Worker Bee, Red Bank, NJ

Brokerage Worker Bee, Red Bank, NJ — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 20:28:32 +0000

I work for a brokerage, and I will tell you, I don’t even make six figures and my bonus is under $5,000. That’s if I’m lucky enough to even get one. And our annual raises? 2% a year. Again…with the subprime lending crisis of 2007, we’ll be lucky to see either.

By: Tatiana NYC

Tatiana NYC — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 03:13:57 +0000

This list gives me the strengh in pursuing my career goals, its never too old to restart a professional life or start a new one, This is what makes the United States so Great and powerfull.. Is who you are, what you can do.. After years of dreaming going back to Colombia, I went for 8 months just to realize that as a women you are old a 35 and that I 40 you have to stick to your job because you are too old to deserve promotions, and the opportunity of a great career. I am glad to be back to the States and I wish men and women, politians, HR persons and business mens in my countries take a look at this amazing list!

By: Lilla, Europe

Lilla, Europe — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:09:23 +0000

I was really impressed about the female earnings until I saw how much their male counterparts take home. The only question that begs answering is : How long will it take for companies to realise that we as women are truly worth our salt. We’ve made significant progress but we clearly still have a long…. way to go.

By: Maria Loo, New Orleans, LA

Maria Loo, New Orleans, LA — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:17:20 +0000

This was shocking to see the vast gaps in salary. How can the most most powerful women in the business world make so much less than their male counterparts? Women have proven that they have the experience, skills, determination and education to run successful companies so should they not also be making equal pay?

On the other hand, is it not the worker bees that help implement these strategies to make the companies successful? Doesn’t anyone care that those some of those folks can barely make ends meet based on their pay?

By: Sheri, Austin, TX

Sheri, Austin, TX — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 05:08:07 +0000

I think it is a sad and disgusting reality that translates the same at all salary levels…women can still work twice as hard as men and get paid 1/5th as much…and men can’t even multi-task well…

By: working mom, rockingham, virginia

working mom, rockingham, virginia — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:50:44 +0000

I’ve worked for men most of my life. While I do believe I have been paid fairly for the work I’ve done. I do not believe that I have been paid equitably. I believe that society and our culture advocate that men should be paid more because they are considered “head of the household”. What has not caught up is the reality of our world – women are not only responsible for the children and the home, but we are now also expected to work outside the home, AND continue to run our households. It is exhausting – we are all tired, yet we still are successful and honestly, we complain very little. Frankly, in the end, it still all has to be done – and we have the determination to get it done – with our without a man in our lives…

By: richard hogg, alpharetta, georgia

richard hogg, alpharetta, georgia — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 04:37:58 +0000

Too many people in this country spend too much time worrying whether someone or some group makes more money than others. And worse, these same people spend way too much time worrying about how much money our corporate executives earn: frankly, unless they are one of the officers, directors or shareholders of the company, it’s none of their business. And what this nonsense tells me is that we have way too many people who are just plain jealous over the success achieved by many of our corporate executives. But instead of trying to increase thier personal wealth and/or improve their personal ability to earn money, these jealous people try, try and try to limit the amount of wealth others can earn and accumulate. Honestly, I don’t understand why it’s called “green with envy” because envy never put anything green in my pockets. Yet so many people in this great country are filled with envy instead good ideas. Could this be one of the reasons why the economies of other nations are growing so much faster than the U.S. economy? Instead of whining about how much money others are making, our compitition is busy trying to make as much money as they can – and apparently they are succeeding. Perhaps we should steal a page from their, our foreign competition’s, playbook and learn how to make more money for ourselves, instead of complaining so damn much about the good fortune of others. We might just discover that to earn you have to learn and be willing to take risks and that ultimately is the reason why so many of our corporate executives have been able to make so much money. It’s good for them and good for me becuase if they can do it, then I know I can too.

By: Yadgyu, Harkeyville, TX

Yadgyu, Harkeyville, TX — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:22:30 +0000

“It would be better if women just had simple jobs.” – Posted By Charlie B., Seattle, WA

That borders on being sexist, but there is some truth to that statement.

By: Mike, Port Washington, NY

Mike, Port Washington, NY — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:43:54 +0000

To all commenters whining about how obscene CEO salaries are:

Do you have any idea of the responsibilities placed on these people? They can lose their job simply by opening their mouth or even appearing unprofessional in the least.

Cut the “poor, honest, hard-working American” schtick! You people keep dredging up this class warfare crap. You act like it’s a bad thing that there are rich people in our country!

By: Ruchi, Houston, TX

Ruchi, Houston, TX — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 19:49:36 +0000

Women are not paid equally. I have experienced this first hand. I think the ignorant male bosses need to understand that this is not about muscle power, it’s about brain power.