<prompt> Human: Reasons and stories. I am interested to hear!  <response>: I figure nothing good can come from it. Seriously, what is gained by people knowing how much you make? On the other hand I can see how it can easily lead to hurt and resentment. Especially if youre talking with co-workers. At my company, in my old department, someone was hired for a senior position slightly more responsibility than the regular position and was paid more than the seniors that were already there. At least thats what everyone thought because of the salary listed on a job posting. This poor bastard never had a chance. Everyone in the regular position hated him because they didnt get promoted and the seniors hated him because he had no experience in the group and was getting paid as much if not more than them. Theres always going to be someone who thinks theyre not making enough and will be mad that you make so much. Theyll think they work harder than you are and wont be happy you make more. Either that or youll be the one thinking it when your friends tell you how much more than you they make. 