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You violated rule #1: never discuss salary with family in friends.
@deloitte 1. Good one 😆
Enthusiast
If a friend gets jealous of you being better off then you shouldn’t consider him/her as a friend anymore because obviously they didn’t consider you as a friend but more like someone to compare and feel better about themselves. True friends will always be proud of you and feel happy for you
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Ahhh I LIVED with this. Female Fish. I moved in with a university friend temporarily during covid. He is in audit, and I am in tech consulting. Naturally, there is a big pay gap between us despite going to same school and graduating at the same time, and working at competing firms. It became a big issue really quick. At first it was remarks to how could I possibly save X much money in 2 months, then it was remarks to my expensive taste, and then it became splitting hair for groceries (as in you bought tomatoes but I didnt eat any of it so you owe me 3 bucks).
I would say set boundaries early on and don’t end up like me. I was living with the person but I quickly realized they resent me for how much more I make so I moved out bot so amicably . Jokes on him, I just a got a raise and a job offer and now I think I make almost double his salary.
Congrats! It’s exactly the progression of my story. It’s gotten to where even if I make any unrelated comments to them, they would say because she has money. She preaches but lives like 💩. That’s why a part of me wants a creative solution just to make them become a joke! But after a good night sleep, just don’t feel like the need too
Not your fault she's not as talented as you.
Yes, talent = income 🤡
That’s not a very good “friend”. I’d reconsider the relationship or talk to them about it. Life is too short to hang unsupportive, envious people.
What do you mean by “do to her”?
Friends can get jealous. If it’s too intolerable, don’t talk to her. If she’s a group friend type, I’d be willing to still see her in groups. I have one friend I kinda hate who I’m willing to hang out with in groups. Another guy is too awful, I won’t talk to him or hang out with him alone or in groups.
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Ask if they have a problem with the money you make. Let them know it makes you feel uncomfortable when they bring it up. If they’re a true friend they will respect you.