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Why is this such a taboo topic?
 
I bet that's everybody's answer huh?
 
It's one of the most common ways that we judge ourselves and one another. Someone bragging about how much they make is often going to be branded a d-bag, the assumption being that the salary is intended to demonstrate superiority. Those who are dissatisfied with their salary will keep that information secret because they are ashamed of what their salary says about their intrinsic value.
 
To sort of answer your question I am in the 25% tax bracket if filling single and 15% if filing jointly. I know that is a big range though. :)
 
Do you look at people differently depending on how much they make. Is that just a natural reaction, to respect somebody more if they make more?
 
Not saying, but I do know barfo needs to pay more taxes.
 
PtldPlatypus said:
It's one of the most common ways that we judge ourselves and one another. Someone bragging about how much they make is often going to be branded a d-bag, the assumption being that the salary is intended to demonstrate superiority. Those who are dissatisfied with their salary will keep that information secret because they are ashamed of what their salary says about their intrinsic value.
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For me, it was the opposite. When I made crap, I was free with the information. I would commiserate with my friends. When I started to make a bit more, I became more reticent in sharing what I made. Now, I'm silent on the fact. The only people who know are my wife and my accountant.
 
$0.

Thought I'd get the ball rolling for the rest of you, if someone needed someone else to go first.
 
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To the IRS agent now monitoring our forum, I'd like to welcome you to S2.
 
HCP said:
Do you look at people differently depending on how much they make. Is that just a natural reaction, to respect somebody more if they make more?
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How much do you make standing around in the red light district?
 
maxiep said:
For me, it was the opposite. When I made crap, I was free with the information. I would commiserate with my friends. When I started to make a bit more, I became more reticent in sharing what I made. Now, I'm silent on the fact. The only people who know are my wife and my accountant.
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This would be because you're not a d-bag, and you were secure enough in yourself in your younger days to not be defined by your salary. In America, you're an exception.
 
BoBoBREWSKI said:
Why didnt you answer your own question?
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I don't know. It's just always such a no no thing to talk about. Just had a real weird experience at Subway with these 2 guys. I walked in, got something and sat down next to them and they couldn't stop staring at me and giving me dirty looks. They were dressed up in nice suits. And I had this preconceived notion of them, as I assume they had of me. I was wearing some Blazer shorts, running shoes and a white T on. I actually felt uncomfortable (which rarely happens) the way they kept looking at me.

Then they started talking about work, this deal and that. This meeting and that and then they were actually talking about their income, which surprised me.

I kinda' smiled, because I actually make alot more then both those chumps and they were acting like I was going to steal their wallet the whole time I was there.

Just got me to thinkin' about how people are treated based on there income, and that's just wacked! I know it's a package thing and your appearance plays a big part, but those dorks kind of upset me today. We all joke on here about stuff, but I was honestly curious how you guys think about others and what they make and your own social status whatever it is.

Actually the only person on here I've ever heard blast others seriously is the dork with the Stanford avatar. He's always cracking on Zags about what he does for a living and how "little" he makes. I just think thats over the line and uncool.
 
And to get the ball rolling....... I was just cleaning out some old files and found my W2s from 2001, the year my son was born and I brought in a whopping $21,000.
 
HCP said:
And to get the ball rolling....... I was just cleaning out some old files and found my W2s from 2001, the year my son was born and I brought in a whopping $21,000.
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You should have been more specific and asked what we made 12 years ago
 
You never know why they were staring. They could not have been that high of roller anyway having lunch at Subway.

Being from the Midwest, there were lots of people doing well at union auto industry jobs and none wore suits. Out here, I worked in a clean room and almost never saw a suit. With that said I usually do not equate the way someone dresses with financial status. I have seen too many millionaires with patched jeans and using coupons.

It is usually better to keep what you make to yourself. Has anyone ever became a better friend after hearing what they make?
 
I think in 2001, at my first job at a subway, I was making about 7$/hr for 35hours a week in the summer. But then I went back to high school.
 
Charcoal Filtered said:
You never know why they were staring. They could not have been that high of roller anyway having lunch at Subway.

Being from the Midwest, there were lots of people doing well at union auto industry jobs and none wore suits. Out here, I worked in a clean room and almost never saw a suit. With that said I usually do not equate the way someone dresses with financial status. I have seen too many millionaires with patched jeans and using coupons.

It is usually better to keep what you make to yourself. Has anyone ever became a better friend after hearing what they make?
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Depends how much they make and how much I can mooch. :)
 
HCP said:
Do you look at people differently depending on how much they make. Is that just a natural reaction, to respect somebody more if they make more?
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hmmmm some of the truley wealthy people I know are actualy the most down to earth, most have earned their wealth and I value their wisdom

some of the biggest dicks I have ever met think that their above average income automatiaclly makes them smart or important
 
HCP said:
I was wearing some Blazer shorts, running shoes and a white T on. I actually felt uncomfortable (which rarely happens) the way they kept looking at me.
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How sure are you about what they were really thinking and how tight were your shorts? Maybe they were liking what they were seeing and were thinking triple play nooner.
 
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