You Make How Much?
I like how many social networking sites have the option of posting your income. But, really, is it important to you to have other people know how much you make? More importantly, will it affect how they deal with you, or if they even want to be your friend?
“Oh, it looks like ChemicalFawn, there, only makes $40k a year … but Dingo8muhBaby09 makes $104k a year … I think I’ll go talk to Dingo and see what’s up.”
And what is really awkward, I suppose, is when you see someone who has decided to post their salary, and you just know they can’t possibly be making that much.
“Oh, so I noticed you make $50k a year, eh? Wow … guess that server job at McDonalds is really paying off. I’m impressed, can I get a job there, too? Wha? They only start off at $7.00 an hour? And you’ve been there how long? 4 months? And you’re making $50k? Hmm …”
I even came across one site that asked you to enter what kind of car you drive. Really? Is it important for me to flaunt what type of vehicle I drive? I realize we’re a society based on the worship of goods, but do I really want someone noticing me because of the car I put down (be it positive or negative attention). No, I really don’t. In fact, if someone notices me based on the posting of my income or car of choice, then they probably aren’t the type of person I’m going to socialize with very long anyways.

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