A new survey reveals that most people believe discussing salary on a first date is taboo, with only 3% finding it acceptable. The research by Indeed in Ireland found that 37% think you should wait a few months before talking about pay, while 17% suggest waiting over a year. The survey also explores opinions on splitting bills on dates and salary transparency within different social circles.
A new survey has found just 3% of people think it's OK to ask someone what they earn on a first date...A new survey has found just 3% of people think it's OK to ask someone what they earn on a first date.
The poll of 1,000 workers in Ireland found 37% believe you should wait a few months, while 17% think you should wait over a year before talking about pay, while 11% believe it should only be discussed after a couple has spent a few years together.Major life events such as when a couple moves in together or get married were given as good times for the subject of pay to be discussed.
Just 6% think the higher earner should pay for the entire bill on a dinner date, while 41% of people think it should be split 50-50, with people in Limerick being the most likely to want to split the cost.When it came to salary transparency, only 12% said they would be happy for their colleagues to know how much they earn, and only 6% would be happy for their wider circle of friends to know their salary.
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