Perhaps... but this relies on an awfully idealistic view of real life. What goes into a salary decision is much more personal than a universal formula can dict

Perhaps... but this relies on an awfully idealistic view of real life. What goes into a salary decision is much more personal than a universal formula can dictate. This is a classic excuse to put different people into the same box. I believe it to be completely inappropriate and unprofessional to be transparent with something as personal as salaries...and saying that were all in the same boat just doesnt excuse this behavior.