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I can tell you that my experience has been that the gentlemen are more likely to come and ask for the order, ask for the raise, ask for the promotion, and that the women are less likely to do so.

Sallie Krawcheck

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Sallie Krawcheck
Age: 59
Born: 1964
Born: November 28
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