{If you are earning less than you think you should, it just might be certain physical traits you have.}<\/p>\n
According to a study published in the scientific journal BMJ, being a genetically overweight woman or a short man is correlated with a lower salary.<\/p>\n
The researchers found that for every 2.5 inches of \u201cgenetically determined\u201d extra height in men, men earned around $1,611 more per year and were 12 percent more likely to work in high-status jobs.<\/p>\n
While for every 4.6-point increase in BMI for women, they earned an average of $4,200 less per year.<\/p>\n
119,669 men and women were used for the study.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s really sad that the society places way too much importance on looks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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