I don't like being asked how much I make. It's my business and only my business.

by Anonymous 6 years ago

It can be, but I think it's good to discuss it among coworkers. Companies don't want you doing this so they can underpay people

by Anonymous 6 years ago

Yes indeed.

by Anonymous 6 years ago

It can be, yes. I'd be very hesitant to just ask someone how money they are making in a job or what their income is, in most cases.

by Anonymous 6 years ago

Because that's private life and it's none of your business. I don't see it that way - but I've learned that plenty of people want others to keep away from their money, or even just the topic. I can respect that. It's the same thing about sex - some people are comfortable talking about it, others not so much. It's about how you were raised and the culture around you.

by Anonymous 6 years ago

But to a certain degree, don't people try to expose how much money they make through display of material possessions? Therefore, bringing it out into the open anyway.

by Anonymous 6 years ago

They want you to know they have money, but don't want to seem jerks by bragging about it, so they show it with their possessions? But even then, that's tricky. I know people who in no way whatsoever are rich, but they sure act and look like they are.

by Anonymous 6 years ago

Exactly. They are in debt. At least if they discussed their finances, they would might get some helpful fiscal advice.

by Anonymous 6 years ago

Yeah, I'm not expecting reasonable thinking from such people.

by Anonymous 6 years ago

Nope. How do you know how much they spent on those possessions? Maybe they got them with a big discount - or as a gift.

by Anonymous 6 years ago

Or they're being irresponsible with their credit cards and accruing a massive amount of debt. That's a potential reason as well.

by Anonymous 6 years ago

Yep ... especially given that most Americans have thousands of dollars in credit card debt, and very little in savings.

by Anonymous 6 years ago

I just thought to give you a quick insight into the Finnish system, which is quite complicated and partially insane. Let's just say, that I'm still unemployed. Long term, no honey, but not that many bees either. Basically, I'm your scum, waiting for that big lottery win.

by Anonymous 6 years ago

When it’s TMI, it’s TMI. And on Amirite, it’s TMI.

by Anonymous 6 years ago

But how is it too much information?

by Anonymous 6 years ago

No one save an authorised/trusted party should know your income. Also, what Budwick said.

by Anonymous 6 years ago

I make exactly $0, I'm a lazy student dependent on my parents who've been working abroad since I was 12 years old. Summer dental practice doesnt cound because I dont get paid and don't really do much but watch.

by Anonymous 6 years ago

I don't need to know how much you make, and vice versa.

by Anonymous 6 years ago

It's rude to ask someone what they make. If you're looking at changing jobs, you can ask for what the expected salary range is ... but not what a specific person makes. And NO ... companies don't have policies against it so that they can underpay people. They have policies against it to prevent workplaces where people think "so and so is making too much, I do more work than they do". Or where coworkers say "You make more than I do, so you should give more to charity" (EG during a United Way campaign). Or "You make more than Frank, so you should give some to him because he's going through hard times".

by Anonymous 6 years ago

How much do you make? Just curious.

by Anonymous 6 years ago

I earn in the high median range for my profession. HA!

by Anonymous 6 years ago