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Re:Ask HN: Are you ok? by CalRobert on Thursday September 12, 2019 @11:17AM (#20952425)
In my 20's I would have told you the truth. Now I would lie to you, because I've worked in places that used this sort of thing against their employees.

If it's a 1 or 2 I will assume you want to push it to 3 as well.

It's not great, of course, but there is huge potential downside to being honest.

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Re:Ask HN: Are you ok? by alex_hitchins on Thursday September 12, 2019 @11:21AM (#20952479)
Exactly. HR is never your friend. Join a union if you want peer support. Actually, just join a union.
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Re:Ask HN: Are you ok? by jart on Thursday September 12, 2019 @12:37PM (#20953491)
It usually depends who you're being honest to. For example, it's usually a good idea to be honest with your manager, since you being successful makes them more successful. But anyone else who doesn't stand to gain from your fortune, you're right it's probably not a good idea to come across as vulnerable.
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