I'll truthfully answer anyone that asks but I don't volunteer it to non-tech friends, I don't want to come across as bragging or boastful. This is exactly what

I'll truthfully answer anyone that asks but I don't volunteer it to non-tech friends, I don't want to come across as bragging or boastful. This is exactly what I do: only if they ask. Even among tech friends. Tech friends I’ll say “Go check out https://www.levels.fyi https://www.levels.fyi ”. They can learn on their own without having me in the equation at all. I especially don’t share unless asked because I remember how much of a “glass shattering” moment it was when I realized how much “top tier” companies (FAANG et al) pay. It was like double what I was being paid before. I went from being happy with my salary to miserable. In the end it was good because I studied and got into one of those companies but it effectively tanked my engagement in one fell swoop.