I work for the state, so my salary is published in the newspaper once a year. Don't have to worry too much about someone thinking I'm making an excessive amount of money in comparison to my co-workers. The attitude I've always had is that everyone chooses what to spend their money on. I spend every available penny on travel. I have co-workers who spend a nice chunk of change each week at the bar or the beauty salon or the mall. They show off their latest hairstyle, purchases, etc. and I show off my latest travel pictures. To each their own ^.