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Any New Yorkers free for a drink tonight?
How much hike did you guys get this year?
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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.
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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.