It's a net positive for some people. You will tell your salary to anyone who asks, and I will also enjoy having that conversation with anyone for the additiona

It's a net positive for some people. You will tell your salary to anyone who asks, and I will also enjoy having that conversation with anyone for the additional data points, if nothing else. However, some people become really uncomfortable if they learn they're making less than others in similar positions. Especially if you work at an early to mid stage startup that doesn't have things like pay bands and formulaic raises.