Thin Women, Big Men Make More Money

[DougNichols 124]

Thin Women, Big Men Make More Money

[thinoneday 445]

I really don't know how true this is because when I applied for my job 4 years ago, I was 350 + lbs and I'm the second highest paid as a professional in the City. Maybe they paid me the wage cause no one else wanted it! :lol:

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,280]

Well this is probably true in some cases but like thin one, I'm actually at the top of my classification - so I can't say being obese has kept me down. I've actually been promoted by my Department much faster and many more times than most here, and they are all thin too. Some would even have to leave to get promoted then return, which I've only had to do this once, and haven't left since.

I think it has more to do with confidence rather than I'd say outwardly appearance. Though, I'm sure outwardly appearances do factor in sometimes.

What I'm really trying to say is, I'm an exception to this always thought of rule.

[ouroborous 519]

I think it's important to separate anecdotal evidence (individuals who controvert the study) from the empirical data (the vast majority of individuals who fit under the bell curve). Or, in non-geek-speak, "there is an exception to every rule, but that doesn't mean the rule doesn't apply." Just because you are a large woman or small man who earns a lot of money doesn't mean that, in general, this study doesn't apply -- any more than a single cold winter disproves global warming.