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    Gary Lineker's agent says BBC pay gap may be caused by women using female agents who are 'not as tough'

    Gary Lineker's agent has defended BBC's gender salary gap by suggesting some women may have got worse deals because they prefer to use female agents who are "not as tough".

    The broadcaster has revealed it paid the Match Of The Day presenter between £1.75 and £1.8 million between April 2016 and April 2017, making him the second highest paid star behind Chris Evans.

    The highest paid female presenter was Claudia Winkleman, who earned between £450,000 and £500,000.

    Gary Lineker's agent says BBC pay gap may be caused by women using female agents who are 'not as tough'


    #2
    I need Gary's agent.
    "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain

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      #3
      Originally posted by scooterscot View Post
      I need Gary's agent.
      You can't afford him
      "You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JR

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        #4
        Originally posted by SueEllen View Post
        You can't afford him
        but MF's one is available for a pack of polos and a half of Boddingtons.
        Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.

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          #5
          It does rather seem some people do have better agents and higher expectations.

          The stars shouldn't dirty their hands by negotiating.
          Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.

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            #6
            I don't believe that female agents are inherently worse than men at negotiating. However, there was a study a few years back that looked at recent graduate salaries and already at that young age, females were earning less than males. One of the main reason was that women asked for lower salaries than the men.

            So, expectations play a big part.

            FWIW, Gary Lineker was a world renowned footballer, his market rate would be nearer the top end I suppose.

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              #7
              Claudia Winkleman

              Mmmmm, Growly.
              bloggoth

              If everything isn't black and white, I say, 'Why the hell not?'
              John Wayne (My guru, not to be confused with my beloved prophet Jeremy Clarkson)

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