I’ve started lying on salary surveys and forms because I’m tired of the reactions. I make $145k, and anytime I say that out loud to someone outside finance, they either act weird or treat me like I’m bragging. I don’t want to downplay what I’ve earned, but I also hate the awkwardness it creates. It’s made me second-guess being open even in anonymous spaces. Do you share your real income outside of work?

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Nope. People love rich-shaming until they need to borrow money. Keep it private.

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i don’t share it with just anyone. i share with people who are also professionals or in a similar position, I’ve learned that I am underpaid by about 40k. However, I don’t want to job hunt right now.

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I don’t share my salary anymore. I used to with friends since they were very open about it but after I made over 6 figures they started feeling some type of way and now I just leave it as is and don’t mention it at all

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What surveys?

I’ve never comfortably talked about money as I’ve always been taught that is private. So if I’m asked, I’ll advise that person that I’m not comfortable talking about money.
The only people who don’t seem to respect that boundary are family

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