There’s No Pay Off
This person is all about transparency. They shared that a red flag for them is if an employer doesn’t want its employees talking about pay amongst themselves. Talking about pay at work is a taboo subject, but it’s not illegal. That’s why this person feels that if a company tries to discourage pay discussions, they’re trying to hide something.
Most of the time, if a company tells its employees not to discuss pay, it’s because they’re trying to keep wages down and stagnant. This person goes so far as to suggest volunteering your own pay to coworkers, even if they don’t feel comfortable sharing theirs. Everyone’s work environment is different, so take this advice at your own discretion. It could end up working for you if you decide to try it.