Is it rude to ask ppl how much is their pay?

Troy437 SG · 2006-03-09T04:56:36+00:00

Perhaps out of curiosity? Perhaps to da ting da ting about the various job salaries ba?

Troy437 SG

I have asked and some ppl are very uncomfortable to tell their pay...not even a rough figure. Some are even defensive... Shocked

Is it rude to ask?

laurence82 SG

If u follow social etiquette, i guess the answer is yes

But then, i dont think its a problem among family members or close friends

Parka SG

No.

But I'm from a different school of thought.

Troy437 SG

I have met some ppl who have no prob telling you.
ButI have met some who look buay song when I ask casually... Rolling Eyes

Its not as if I will take advantage of them when you have a higher pay

Patrik SG

They paiseh la.
Or they scared u want borrow money from them.

Troy437 SG

Wats there to be paisay about when it is hard earned money?

Ask pay first then borrow money?? Thats new Laughing

FireIce SG

not rude but this is kinda classified lah
not many ppl will reveal one loh

InnoHippo SG

is this a trick question? Laughing

M©+square SG

Also depends how you Ask.
How you phrase your question. Wink

coffeeortea SG

well.. here's a good gauge, when you ask questions like this, you dont want the other party to feel bad, because if they do, you will get fucked up faces and answers.

heres what i'd suggest, only ask if you're sure the other party is comfortable.

eg, ask those that you think will feel proud/humble to reveal their pay.

Aveme SG

depends,close friends should be ok.

not so close and for kaypo relatives maybe give figures like 1k++ or 2k++ or something like that.

If it is someone from within the same company,it should be taboo to ask such $$ as it may affect morale of fellow collegue.

nightzip SG

So, how much is your pay? Laughing

Coming back to the point, i think the HR specifically tell you or is in your terms and conditions that YOU are NOT supposed to divulge your pay to other people in the firm.

This is to prevent dissention in the ranks and people getting unhappy, like why same grade, same qualifications, but different pay, etc.

But as companies more and more follow the standard pay structure, this becomes more or less clearer as how much your pay is when you reach this position or grade etc. Mr. Green

alwaysdisturbed SG

its sensitive issue i tink..

like the chinese saying, money hurts r/s....haha

i tink its a qn nt to b asked to acquaintance or strangers....

frens, probably but if they try to divert or dun ur desired ans at the first call. better to move on wif the conversation n dun bother to ask anymore...

StarPuppy SG

Just ask them...how much are your expenses?

Laughing

Troy437 SG

Ask them how much is their income tax also can! Then can ar-ga ar-ga calculate from there! Very Happy

charlize SG

If you are earning $20K a month, will you be embarassed to tell your relatives? Laughing

StarPuppy SG

ya...later CNY..they gimme less angbao

Laughing

alwaysdisturbed SG

haha...
yeah manz, ask n jeopardise angpow prospects....

alexkusu SG

I will earn 200k a year in my future job Very Happy

News SG

It has been a tradition that has passed down generation to generation that asking about salary is "rude". Perhaps if too little salary, they paisey; too much salary, they afraid you may borrow money from them in future or keeps hinting them to treat them or watever....