The latest articles on DEV Community by Amber P. (@lady_phair). https://dev.to/lady_phair https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F85928%2F4656510e-21a2-4033-a487-12a0e73faf94.jpeg https://dev.to/lady_phair en Amber P. Mon, 09 Mar 2020 14:00:01 +0000 https://dev.to/lady_phair/nevertheless-amber-p-coded-jef https://dev.to/lady_phair/nevertheless-amber-p-coded-jef <h2> Equality in tech looks like… </h2> <p>Women being paid the same salary as men that are doing the same work. I learned the hard way that the only way to ensure you are being paid fairly is to demand it. I think ultimately we should just make salaries or salary ranges publicly available. </p> <h2> I’m an expert at… </h2> <p>Nothing (yet). I think it takes a long time to be considered an 'expert' and I've only been professionally programming for 7 years. I have extensive experience in Angular (1 and 2+), SQL, Java and AWS. </p> <h2> My advice for allies to support self-identifying women and non-binary folks who code is... </h2> <p>Share your salary if you feel comfortable doing so. If you notice someone having a hard time getting a word in during a meeting, speak up and address them directly so they have a clear chance to speak. Ask their opinion about all the things. If they have helped you out, thank them. Mostly, just be kind. </p> wecoded Amber P. Wed, 06 Mar 2019 16:46:10 +0000 https://dev.to/lady_phair/nevertheless-amber-phair-coded--35bm https://dev.to/lady_phair/nevertheless-amber-phair-coded--35bm <h2> I continued to code in 2019... </h2> <p>because I needed to support my family and it's my career! I also happen to enjoy it ;)</p> <h2> I deserve credit for... </h2> <p>being a reliable worker, maintaining a professional attitude, and always doing my best work.</p> <h2> I hope to see my tech/work community... </h2> <p>become more accepting of non-stereotypical developers and more work/life friendly. </p> wecoded