I'm in a similar boat to Adam. I've happily talked to people both in and out of industry about how much I make and how much I started on - including co-workers which ended up helping me out quite a bit on my expectations going into salary reviews and negotiations. It definitely helps not caring how much money you make…
I think it's important to pick and choose who you talk about salaries with. I've certainly shared that info with certain individuals, but, for example, I have a friend who is an artist who is exceptionally jealous of what I make compared to him, and brings it up from time to time- meanwhile the folks that are more on my…
To address your post specifically, I think the situation you're in is rather disheartening and I think it reflects very poorly on your employer, but not you. However, as someone who is being honest about your employer's poor practices, you are (regardless as to good intentions and careful wording) still helping to create a…
Ok, so most people are saying ya, you should be able to talk about it, but my question still remains. How do people in hiring positions see it when they do a little search online and see you telling people what you make. Or that you feel used because you`re making half what you should, but bust your ass off. Like, I tell…
on the opposite side there's also companies (not in games though) where you can see how much everyone earns, but I think this is more something the scandinavians are into. They like transparency. Then again in general the income gap ain't as big there as in many other western countries. Personally I think it's ridiculous…