Would like to see this change made

I'd like to see this changed in our oDesk profiles....

 When a buyer (or anyone else surfing public profiles) clicks on a Provider's profile he or she can view the charge (hourly) rates for previous or ongoing jobs that the Provider is currently working on or has worked on.  It is no one's business but my own what I am getting paid to do a job.  I consider this personal information in the same way my Social Insurance (Social Security in the U.S.) number is personal information. 

If you were working for a non-virtual company and got your pay by paper check  - the check would be sealed in an envelope for each individual employee.  In some retail jobs I've had - it was forbidden to even disclose your rate of pay to co-workers.   I mean a complete stranger came up to you and asked "how much money do you make a year?" you would tell them it's none of their business, right?  This is the same thing in my opinion.

The following proves my point (I think)
 
I got an interview invitation from a Buyer yesterday.  In his job description he advertised that he wanted someone to do the work for less than $15 per hour.  My charge rate is consistently $10 an hour - and that's what I bid on his project.  I have been doing similar work for another Buyer since last November and it was only my second oDesk job.  My charge rate at that time was $8.50 an hour and this Buyer and I are currently negotiating a raise, since I now have "certification" for the project and because we've worked together for a year.  The Buyer who contacted me about this new position said...and I quote..."We also want you to work for us below $10 as you are already working on the similar type of work below $10."   It's not going to happen.  This Buyer obviously looked on my profile and saw that I was doing similar work for a lesser price and so now doesn't want to pay my bid rate. 

 The only thing a Buyer needs to know is a Provider's qualifications, education and experience in order to determine whether or not the Provider is a good fit for the position.

I don't want my "earnings" displayed for the world to see.  Even putting your profile on "Private" is not a solution, because any Buyer inviting you for an interview can still see your earnings.

 Respectfully,

Debbie MacKenzie 

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