Who do you discuss your salary with? I refuse to tell the people I work with what I earn, and my family acts like I'm all shady and weird because I never want to tell them what I'm earning either.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Friends, family, and co-workers that I consider to be friends.

Friends and family. I'm very close with all of the people I share it with, though. My uncle has no idea what I'm making, and I have no idea how much he's getting paid either. There's nothing shady about having personal boundaries.

I don't discuss my salary with anyone. Not because I don't want to, but moreso because I got in trouble at my last company for sharing with a colleague how much I was making. I don't want to get in trouble so I just keep that info to myself.

I don’t share my salary or finances with anyone but I don’t ask anyone about theirs either. It’s how I was raised but it also prevents intrusive conversations.

Only my significant other and my leader. No one else needs to know.

It’s common to keep your salary private, and many people only discuss it with trusted mentors, career coaches, or close peers in similar roles. Sharing numbers with coworkers or family isn’t required, and protecting that information can prevent misunderstandings or judgment. You can be transparent selectively while maintaining professional boundaries and personal privacy.

Related Posts

Are BAs comparatively safer than Dev’s when it comes to layoffs?

like

Who else is waiting for it....

Post Photo
likefunny

How is Oracle India Insurance benefits. Do they cover fertility treatments and IVF?

like

Intel on Haynes & Boone? Environment/hours/reasonableness of Partners/comp??

like

TIAA Tiaa global business services TIAA Bank folks share your YOE, Technical Skills, and Salary here so that others get an idea while joining /negotiating. Thanks 😊

like

What is a good salary range for a Principal UX Designer with 15+ years of experience working in either Finance, Tech or Media industry in NYC?

like

What’s everyone reading? Looking for suggestions for my next commute read. Just finished Hacking Growth, and Building a Story Brand before that.

like

Oh man, another ATH, it really just keeps going it’s so crazy to witness

like

Considering a freelance side-gig for the first time. 8 years experience, agency and in-house. I’m in Chi, job is for an SF-based early-phase tech start-up. Any suggestions for hourly fee? I’m clueless

like
like

Any New Yorkers free for a drink tonight?

like

Hi,
I interviewed for ACON position in Knowledge & Insights team. It's now 5 6 business days still no update from HR on anything. Should I just assume that my candidature is not moving forward?

Thanks

Need referal in @UBS. I have multiple job IDs with me.

like

Messed up at work and got hard feedback from my boss over email. I spoke to my boss about it and she said we’d discuss the feedback this coming week and to have a good weekend and don’t worry. I’m scared I’m getting fired but they wouldn’t tell me not to worry and to have a good weekend if I was being fried next week? It’s my first job out of college. My anxiety is through the roof :(

like

Any Hr people out there..my wife is going through a harassment case against her boss. He is retaliating against her and other staff. On going for years. Most recently she had to take a leave of absence. There is a formal investigation into him. What is the timeline this should take ? And should he be allowed to have 1on1 talks with other staff members?. He is in damage control now trying to buy everyone lunch and doing his own PR tour. Month into investig doesn't seem like much has happend yet.

like

I started a new job in May. I took a step down from Paralegal to Legal Asst. At my interview I was told that to them the title was interchangeable & I would be doing Paralegal work, especially considering that I knew how to do the heavy Paralegal work. But it’s been 6 months of tedious admin work & when I point out mistakes on pleadings, question case strategy or discovery methods, & suggest more effective ways to get things done, I get these weird looks or the brush off. What can I do?

like

Immediate joiner: Looking for an opportunity in Python Automation with robot.
YOE 6.7 years
Skills: Docker, K8, Python, Robot, Pytest, Locust
Domain: telecom
Preferred location: Mumbai/Remote
Any leads would be appreciated.

like

Hi fishes,

I came across a position at JPMC that best fits me. Can someone please help me with the referral.

Thank you in advance.

Hi Fishes,
Could you please tell me how PSM1 ( professional scrum master -1) will add value to my role and career?

Currently 8+ overall IT experience and 4+ years into java development ... Recently ...Rejoined after career gap to 2 years

1. How it will enhance my technical profile?
2. Will it be useful for good range of salary ?
3. How will it contribute to career growth?

Advance thanks !!

like

How much hike did you guys get this year?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal