Kevin O’Leary: Why You Should Share Your Salary With Coworkers

“People are often worried that talking about money may be construed negatively by their bosses. That’s ridiculous,“ O’Leary says. » Subscribe to CNBC Make It.: Talking about how much money you make — especially in the workplace and among friends — can be a thorny topic. But that doesn’t mean you should stay quiet, says “Shark Tank“ star Kevin O’Leary. You should “absolutely“ talk about your salary, he says. “Here’s why,“ O’Leary tells CNBC Make It. “Very often you’ll find out, as you talk to friends that work in the same industry as you, that they make significantly different salaries. And you need to know that. Because there’s different firms all doing the same thing, and by knowing what [multiple] people are making, you can find out your market value.“ “Most people will share it with you because they also want to know the same thing: Where do I fit in the whole pict