Do people really brag about their salary? I've always found that announcing my income will provoke jealousy and the expectation that I'll "invite" people to more things.

Perhaps it's also tinged with a little bit of inner guilt that I should be doing more for people that are less fortunate.

But I've always had a policy of "that's between me and my accountant (though my accountant recently has been those cheap online tax filing websites)." For example if a recruiter tries to ask me how much money I make. I have shared with my mother and my uncle also.

What are some HN commenters' attitudes or policies towards this and how is it working for you?