Glassdoor under-reports salaries because unhappy people are overrepresented there. Unhappy people are likely to be underpaid compared to their happy peers. Anything that helps us gather data relevant to negotiations and eliminate the salary-sharing stigma is a good step forward.
> people lie, even anonymously
People lie about taboos. If salary sharing becomes commonplace, they might feel compelled to tell the truth.
Glassdoor under-reports salaries because unhappy people are overrepresented there. Unhappy people are likely to be underpaid compared to their happy peers. Anything that helps us gather data relevant to negotiations and eliminate the salary-sharing stigma is a good step forward.
> people lie, even anonymously
People lie about taboos. If salary sharing becomes commonplace, they might feel compelled to tell the truth.