People debate sharing salary info after woman's story goes viral.

Money is a sticky subject, especially in a work environment. And there's a reason for this. If employees are don't feel comfortable talking to each other about how much they make, employers can get away with paying them less. It's simple.

This is why discussing salaries, though often uncomfortable, can benefit employees, especially women and minorities who are often paid less for equal work. A recent viral Twitter thread on this subject has sparked a discussion about the pros and cons of openly talking about salaries.

A woman named Lily Konings, who works in tech, shared on Twitter about how discussing salaries once helped her bump up her salary by $30k.

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