Now that sounds really weird to me, and here in Germany people aren't publishing their salaries either. But I can't imagine not even stumbling over it by chanc

Now that sounds really weird to me, and here in Germany people aren't publishing their salaries either. But I can't imagine not even stumbling over it by chance after at least a few years. Apparently you're a lot less likely than I am to let your bank statements on your desk or the kitchen table.