Absolutely, and also it opens up a whole host of other questions that are similarly intrusive:
- I have a family with children. Should I get paid more than an employee who lives alone?
- I have a big house that has a large mortgage. Should I get paid more than an employee who lives in a cheap apartment?
- I have purchased a yacht that requires maintenance. Should I get paid more than an employee who hasn't?
Sure, the last one is ridiculous, but honestly, they're _all_ ridiculous. The idea that your employer should be able to look at your expenses and judge which ones are valid and which ones aren't, and then adjust your pay
"appropriately" is offensive on a deep level.
- I have a family with children. Should I get paid more than an employee who lives alone? - I have a big house that has a large mortgage. Should I get paid more than an employee who lives in a cheap apartment? - I have purchased a yacht that requires maintenance. Should I get paid more than an employee who hasn't?
Sure, the last one is ridiculous, but honestly, they're _all_ ridiculous. The idea that your employer should be able to look at your expenses and judge which ones are valid and which ones aren't, and then adjust your pay "appropriately" is offensive on a deep level.