I definitely don’t want to make any statement toward freelance contract work as I have basically zero experience with it.

thanks for the comments.

Actually, “A List Apart” didn’t say those things, I did. And I’ve read your post three times now with the same conclusion: I think you may have missed my intention with this sentiment.

Workers have every right to share whatever they want. If you’re a union, you would normally discuss your salary and benefits openly since the purpose is a fair wage for all.

However, if you’re in a situation where you find yourself THAT different in pay for your skills, then something went wrong with either the homework done to get the job (salary hunting) or you didn’t negotiate up.

My statement is that you shouldn’t share your financial arrangement with an employee unless you’re ready to accept the consequences.

I do feel, however, that one should NEVER discuss a freelance rate with a member of the client staff who isn’t involved in your contract. That is simply off-limits and could lead in some cases to termination.

For what it’s worth, I get your point. I just feel that there’s more to the story.

Thanks.