>> HR responded by sternly telling me I should not discuss salaries. Why not? Doesn't your own anecdote show exactly why not? You make the same amount of mone

>> HR responded by sternly telling me I should not discuss salaries. Why not? Doesn't your own anecdote show exactly why not? You make the same amount of money that you did before this happened, but now you are obviously angry that someone you consider less qualified now makes the same amount as you, you seem angry that you got dragged into the discussion, and you also seem angry that your CEO has more money than you. Comparison is the thief of joy.