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In American culture and social settings, it’s long been taboo to discuss one’s salary. Sharing that information around those who earn more can make the lower earner feel inferior. Sharing with those who earn less can feel like gloating. More broadly, most people feel it isn’t anyone else’s business how much they make.
But things are different when it comes to the workplace.
Salary Standings Are a Practical Concern
Sure, many would still find it unseemly to ask a colleague how much they make, but those same people would likely be interested to know how their pay stacks