DENVER – A new study suggests that size does matter, at least in the workplace. When it comes to weight, the numbers on your pants affect the numbers on your paycheck.
The salary survey, conducted in part by a University of Florida professor, showed men who were heavier made more money. On the contrary, thinner women had a higher salary.
The numbers were based on the same weight gain for both genders.
"That should have absolutely no relevance whatsoever in terms of how someone's compensated or their longevity with the company," said Shaun Androff, Hiregy manager. "It should simply be based on merit and performance."
Not everyone agrees, though.
"The appearance really does have a lot of import and it happens on a subconscious level," said Dr. Adam Scheiner, a plastic surgeon. "Anything people can do to optimize their appearance can pay a lot of dividends including the clothes they're wearing or the hairstyle they are wearing."
The study found thinner built men made less money because they are looked upon as nervous or a push over in the work place.
The salary survey, conducted in part by a University of Florida professor, showed men who were heavier made more money. On the contrary, thinner women had a higher salary.
The numbers were based on the same weight gain for both genders.
"That should have absolutely no relevance whatsoever in terms of how someone's compensated or their longevity with the company," said Shaun Androff, Hiregy manager. "It should simply be based on merit and performance."
Not everyone agrees, though.
"The appearance really does have a lot of import and it happens on a subconscious level," said Dr. Adam Scheiner, a plastic surgeon. "Anything people can do to optimize their appearance can pay a lot of dividends including the clothes they're wearing or the hairstyle they are wearing."
The study found thinner built men made less money because they are looked upon as nervous or a push over in the work place.
