<prompt> Human: What are your thoughts on this? My colleague and I were discussing compensation and the topic of stock options and a signing bonus came up. I mentioned I had 9,500 option shares and my colleague - who has been here longer than I have - only has 3,000. I know I cant get in trouble if someone finds out I mentioned my wages to her, but is it kosher? Or is it always taboo? What would you do?  <response>: Comparing wages is a normal thing to do between coworkers, employers dont like it and will tell you not to do it but imo its always going to be talked about with your peers. 