More importantly, have friends with whom it is completely OK to talk about how much you make, this will give you a good sense for the market. ( In America, the

More importantly, have friends with whom it is completely OK to talk about how much you make, this will give you a good sense for the market. ( In America, there is a stupid tradition where people think the act of telling your coworker or friend how much you make is bad, this (put on tinfoil hat) just serves the man. )