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>"It's a myth that most managers make much more than programmers and that they "just" organize your time." Well, instead of just saying it's a myth and relying
by zo1 12y ago
>"It's a myth that most managers make much more than programmers and that they "just" organize your time."
Well, instead of just saying it's a myth and relying on averaged stats in the industry to satiate peoples' curiosity/jealousy, perhaps we should just all be more open about how much we all make. I.e. let's not make it taboo and "contractually-breaking" to discuss salaries openly.
I know, yes, our current employment culture won't easily handle the strain of all coworkers knowing each others' and their superiors' salaries. But I have noticed the trend reversing slowly.
- analog31 12y agoI suspect that sharing salary info will result in a gradual downward grind in salaries, as people are offended by seeing someone make what seems like big money for easy work. This has been the case with public school teacher salaries. I also think that salary data, with no corresponding ability data, will be meaningless.
- Consultant32452 12y agoSalary data is already available at places like salary.com. You can see what people with your job title in your area are making for free.