If I could choose between paying $500 rent and earning $10000 a month or paying $5000 rent and earning $10001 a month I'd pick the first one even if the absolut

If I could choose between paying $500 rent and earning $10000 a month or paying $5000 rent and earning $10001 a month I'd pick the first one even if the absolute number is higher, and I wouldn't feel ripped off if the other guy was a newer employee. The point of contention here seems to be people wanting to see a bigger number regardless of who actually takes home more disposable income. Seems short sighted to me.