There’s like this weird culture around it where some may even consider it rude or too personal like it’s equivalent to asking someone their social security number or something
I’ve heard a rumor it’s because companies/bosses don’t want people to talk about their pay between employees because they may find discrepancies compared to their coworkers, but I’m not 100% sure that’s actually why since even their employees consider it taboo.
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I can separate the coworker relationship and friendship. I like the people I work with on a personal level. Many of us are friends, hangout, etc. However they are terrible coworkers. If I’m giving 80% effort each day, they are giving 35% at best. Every opportunity to be lazy is taken, the tough calls are always left for me or one of the few other guys who cares. I make like 7$ an hour more than my friend – he recently expressed wanting more money and hopes to be promoted. If they knew what I make, they would feel it is unfair, but they don’t do the same work I do. So I avoid that conversation. That said, people should talk about their pay to make sure they are treated fairly. It’s a double edged sword.
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