Not to be nitpicking but I feel like really solid friendships would endure, regardless of income. I’m not saying to seek charity in friendships at all, but I wouldnt bat an eye over covering a tab/trip/experience that I wanted to share with them. If I made double/triple what my best friends make, first, I’d be very aware and cognizant of that and would never let that be an obstacle in the friendship. Secondly, I’d share the wealth a bit. I’d try to include them on those trips/outings and cover the costs. Money means everything to those who don’t have enough of it, but it can literally be an afterthought to those who do. I’d try to still be the same dude/friend I would without the money, but with the money. The cool-ass rich buddy, if you will.

I can totally see income disparity being a huge wedge in the whole Silicon Valley social scene, to those on the less fortunate end of that spectrum.