...another reason I don't write my address in is that it shows how much you make...
I understand the logic here but I don't agree with the conclusion. It certainly shows what kind of
area you live in, but it doesn't show what you make. I could live in a less-desirable neighborhood on my own paying $1,500/mo in rent or I could live in an upscale urban neighborhood with three roommates and pay $1,000/mo for my share of the rent.
By the logic of my address showing my income I make a higher salary in the more desirable location when actually my spend is lower.
Bottom line though, don't disclose anything you're not comfortable with during the interview process. In my eyes if a potential employer is pushing you hard for things like salary history or your exact address it's a major red flag. If the approach is to gain leverage in negotiating and beat me into a lower salary rather than an a mutual interview process to see if it's a good fit for both parties then, to me at least, that's an opportunity I'd rather not pursue. Of course, these comments are easy to make in that I'm employed. My opinion may change slightly if I'm hard up for employment, though I'd like to think my principles would win out...
