[eropple]

Or an actual understanding of market position and--in the case of less privileged folks--a way to smoke out systemic bias.

You know--things that any worker should want to know.

[nicboobees]

Maybe it's different here. In the UK it's considered vulgar to discuss money or how much you earn.

[eropple]

Have you paused to consider who would benefit from instilling that idea in you? Because it's not you who benefits.

[nicboobees]

It certainly is me who benefits.

In 2 previous jobs, I found out what others at the company were making. OK, they were managers, but still, it just made me pissed off. It didn't make me happy by any means.

As others note, people tend to generally think they're above average. Can you not see that exploding their delusion might not be such a great idea? Some of them have to be below average. A team who doesn't share salary info, can all be happy that they're all above average. If they start sharing salary, half will be below average and probably pretty pissed off.

The people who benefit, are people who are generally happy as they are. Would you like to know how much money your neighbours have? Why should it matter?

[WorldWideWayne]

Wow, this has got to be the best comment I've ever read. Really deep bro.