Yes, you can talk about how much you make — and you should
Do you k**w how much money your best friend makes? What about your brother? Are you aware of how much your colleague, who works in a completely different department, puts into her 401K? Or how much your girlfriend has in her Roth IRA? How many people in your life actually k**w what your annual salary is?
The thing is, talking about money is awkward. Correction: Talking about salary-related finances is awkward. It makes people feel uncomfortable. I’ll gladly share how much my rent is; sometimes, I might even brag about the price of the sweater on my back if someone compliments it, and I’m excited about the bargain I found. Maybe you think **thing of telling your colleagues how much your flight to Spain cost or how much you spent on Beyoncé concert tickets. Read more...