This video from Vox says that people who are more attractive have a life-long advantage over people who are just average (like me). We did already know this, but Vox has attached a specific dollar amount to it.
According to the video (and I’m inclined to believe this?since studies concur):
- Cute babies get more affection from adults
- Teachers have higher expectations for better-looking kids
- Attractive students get slightly higher grades in high school and are more likely to obtain a college degree
- Plus-size women earn less (hey now!)
- Something we all know: hiring managers prefer attractive applicants
- Good looking people make more money
- We can predict election results from the candidates’ appearance
- Beautiful people are seen as more competent, kind, and trustworthy
- Attractive people who end up in court can expect to pay smaller fines (and get a larger compensation if they’re the plaintiff)
- NFL quarterbacks make more money if their faces are more symmetrical
- Taller people earn more (now THIS we didn’t know)
All of this adds up to a lifetime pay gap of $230,000 between hotties and ugly ducklings. Sigh….that’s why those of us who are average have to work so much harder. Is this fair? Heck no! Is it reality? Yes. Study after study says that it’s true. Ugh.
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