Does Size Matter?
ray a
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Just read an article that says taller people do indeed earn more money. On average, $789 per inch. With height comes a perception of authority and with authority comes additional compensation. So, for example, a taller car salesman would earn more because they are perceived as more knowledgeable and authoritative and therefore will close more deals.
Maybe we should track height in our HR databases. Waddyathink?
Maybe we should track height in our HR databases. Waddyathink?
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What was the question?
Apparently size DOES matter. Well, AND work and life experience, willingness to take risks with your own capital, etc.!
I'm 5'1" and am used to dealing with people who are taller than me and I'm not easily initimidated by height. x:D I've had many a standoff with a former manager who was more than a foot taller than I, with my neck craned waayyy back to keep that eye contact. I do tend to wear heels a lot though!
My husband likes that I'm too short to see what he perceives as his bald spot. x:D
I read that article last week. I'm 5'4" and female so I am underpaid twofold! I always wear heels though, I'm hoping my boss thinks it is real height and gives me a raise.
BTW, both Beagle and I have posted our height and weight on previous threads.
6 feet 2 inches tall, proud of it and underpaid how's that?
P.S. I would have read your post even if the subject wasn't so provocative. I am always curious to see the many ways you can get into trouble. Especially now when Don is away. Ya know, when the cats away, the mice play......