Think that skinny broad in the corner office is capitalizing on her neck cords and jutting collarbones? You might be right.
This is according to a new study I found, via the Wall Street Journal, that shows skinny women make more money than women of average weight. BUT, thin men actually make less money than larger men, who “earn more as they pack on the pounds – all the way to the point where they become obese, when the pay trend reverses,” writes the WSJ’s Sue Schellenbarger.
Timothy A. Judge, of the University of Florida, reportedly looked at separate studies of 11,253 Germans and 12,686 Americans and found that women weighing 25 pounds less than the group average earned an average $15,572 a year more than women of normal weight. Women’s earnings diminished the more they weighed. A woman who gained 25 pounds above the average weight earned an average $13,847 less than an average-weight female.
The findings for men, however, went in the opposite direction. So thin males earned $8,437 less than average-weight men, and their pay went up as they got heavier. This ebbed as they hit obese levels.
In the paper, titled When It Comes to Pay, Do the Thin Win? The Effect of Weight on Pay for Men and Women, (co-author Daniel M Cable of the London Business School), it is pointed out that the findings don’t prove employer discrimination. The authors write, “it is possible that employee performance is the causal mechanism linking weight and income, although at first brush it is difficult to understand why women’s performance would decrease most as they moved from being very thin to average weight, whereas men’s performance would increase most with these same weight gains. However, perhaps the weight–income trends that we observed are due to performance in the sense that employees are more able to influence others and get things accomplished when they conform to the media’s ideal body form. In this sense, employees who conform to societal body expectations may perform better, and employers may simply be rewarding good performance in a non-discriminatory manner.”
The authors urge employers to try to recognize and reduce the role that weight plays in their employment decisions.
Interesting?
Weight-based discrimination in the workplace is not a band new area of study. In 2009, the National Post
reported that Yale researcher Rebecca Puhl had found obese people face discrimination at every stage of the employment process, from getting hired to getting fired. Puhl reportedly said that the obese are likely to get less pay for equal work and that “striking” experimental studies show people “would rather hire an unqualified thin person than a qualified overweight person with better credentials.”
How about you? Have you ever felt that you were treated better or worse because of your weight? Have you made decisions based on another person’s weight?
I have read you article. What the scale reveals about a person (male or female) should NOT have an inpact in the workplace. but, often enough it is the case. SO WRONG!!
But we live in such a fast pasted society that often the potential person who might be more qualified for the job may tip the scale a little bit high………..is yes over looked…………
I have been fighting a weight problem all my life. Now that I have quit smoking, of course the weight gain came very easy! And I so found out that everyone (whom I knew when I was “at the appropriate weight” changed. I heard whispers behind my back, so many comments on my ” Butt”. Now I have taken charge, with the new program. I am now losing ( not very fast) but I am losing, weight.
Bev
I can see that this may happen in other areas of business but I don’t think it happens where I work. We have a union and are paid according to experience. I am a nurse and find that all though I am not considered over weight myself, many of my co workers are and I find that it is do to our poor sleeping and eating habits do to shift work. My hospital offers programs and fitness classes but I find that only management are able to attend due to the hours that they are offered. There is nothing offerd at 730 am or 730 pm when staff are getting off shift.
I also agree though that weight should have nothing to do with your ability to do a job.
The article here only shows a correlation but no causation about salary and weight trends. It is very possible that women in higher income brackets have access to healthier foods and fitness facilities. It is also possible that people who have higher salaries are part of “corporate culture” where participation in fitness activities is common and customary. I don’t think this necessarily means that employers are discriminating about weight per se. But rather people in higher income brackets have ability to participate in fitness activities versus those with lower income who may not.
For employers it’s advantageous to hire those who will get the job done regardless of their weight. And increases in salaries, at least in the corporate world are commensurate with performance. And performance is evaluated based on the goals set. I really don’t see how weight plays into a lower salary, other than on a purely correlation bases.
When did it become okay to be prejudiced against larger people? And of course, as always it’s women who bear the brunt of society’s discrimination. It’s okay for big meat-eating, cigar smoking, whiskey sipping mean to have a gut, but if a woman is ten pounds over weight, her value to society drops. This is outrageous.
As an obese woman, I can tell you for a fact that there is prejudice against larger women. A former employer told me that he had come out of his office to watch me walk down the hall. If I had “waddled”, he would not have hired me. A few years back, I applied for several jobs and received interviews for all of them. I learned to recognize the look in the eyes, and the interviews never lasted more than 5 minutes before I was told that I wasn’t qualified. It didn’t take a genius to figure out why. At the last workplace, I called ahead and insisted that HR tell the interviewers that I was fat and that I didn’t want to waste my time or their time by going for an unproductive interview. That actually got me in the door and got me a solid job offer. I have used that tactic more than once and have had my dream job for over 12 years. Yes there is prejudice – but there are also a lot of employers out there who make decisions based on quality, not quantity.
This article is hugely rich….stunningly ignorant comments from the study originators.
a) Saying the differences may be a performance issue because the person may not be influencing his/her colleagues and bosses to do the job? If you stated that then I expect to see a study comparing the salary levels of overweight people that work with few other employees versus ones that had a large office staff (keeping the rest constant). If you have a robust study with a nice sample size, then I might believe it. And even if you did find that effect, it says some really bad things about our society, that discrimination is rampant.
Then we get this: “it is possible that employee performance is the causal mechanism linking weight and income, although at first brush it is difficult to understand why women’s performance would decrease most as they moved from being very thin to average weight, whereas men’s performance would increase most with these same weight gains”
The authors go on to try and explain away this difference between men and women that it does not suggest some form of discrimination? That women of average weight magically lose the ability to do the job without discrimination playing a part? Ummmm, I am fighting not to mock these guys in laughter.
Barbara F., a poster, then goes on to make some reverse form of gender bias for attacking men in a gross way. It is not the guys who make the decision Babs, it is the people in charge, men and women. It is society that is immature. Don’t insult or be aggressive toward people that are not responsible. It is rude and insulting.
I find the study inaccurate and prejudice. What workplaces are they studying. Perhaps the management of these establishment should be the ones studied for workplace discrimination or more…I have been that skinny worker for 35 years and believe me I’ve been at the bottom of the pay scale. My message to all: DON’T HATE SKINNY PEOPLE we have feelings too!
Interesting. But, this likely has more to do with how confidence impacts success/pay. Many would agree that a woman deemed more physically appealing would carry herself with greater confidence than one who wasn’t. Therefore, it is likely that more confident women hold higher level/paying positions. For men – those of larger stature often command a greater presence…if faced with a bear or a fox, the bear would get my attention.
I am a confident, average-sized female sr. executive. I network with many other confident female executives of all shapes and sizes. AND, my company is lead by a male that is smaller than me.
or maybe it has something to do with out personality impacts success/pay. Many would agree that a thinner woman was more meticulous & detailed about their habits. Maybe this level of discipline and attention to schedule/detail is what is getting people promoted.
Appearance sometimes says a lot about personal habits.
Having been both slim and heavy, I can attest to the fact that people expect you to take a back seat. Having been slim most of my life and despite the change in size, I don’t see myself as heavy, I am a good-looking, intelligent, confident go-getter, and have been called the best in my field. Being in a consulting company however, I had to re-establish myself with each project in multiple corporations. At the most polite level, someone who is overweight “disappears”; people are less responsive, you have to follow up much more than before. When it’s not evident, what a breath of fresh air! And that starts with a management that takes a stand and demonstrates they will not be complicit.
I have to wonder if they people make more/less because of their weight, or if their weights are a result of having less money? If you turn to cheap, fatty food more often because you *think* you can’t afford healthy food you gain weight, or if you have a good bit of money and you can afford a personal trainer maybe you get in better shape?
Just a thought. Since I’ve been working full-time and making more money than at any of my previous jobs, I’ve dropped 40 lbs.
I believe this happens a lot more than we think it does and I am glad you brought this fact to light. I have a family member who is young and educated, but she is overweight for her height and is treated indifferently to her peers. She is highly educated, but always passed on for promotions. Also, when there is client interaction required in her past three jobs it is either the tall, skinny gal that is asked to do so and she is either asked to stay behind or attend with the other….sad but true and it really is disappointing.
I too have been at both ends of the “scale”…thin and heavier. I got better jobs offered to me instantly with more money when I was thin. I STARVED myself to get thin and was NOT healthy as a result, but my looks paid off when it came to a job. When I was put on some weight (after being sexually assaulted and raped at knifepoint, something that never happened when I was overweight), I found the jobs never happened and I made the same money. Now, years later, after being at home a while raising my kids instead of sending them to strangers or daycare, I am trying to maintain a healthy weight but yes, I am overweight. I was told to “go home and bake cookies” after a job interview. Personally, I think that those in the personnel departments need some sort of “sensitivity” training not for dealing with those with disabilities or minorities, but for dealing with people in general. Just because I have a few extra pounds DOES NOT MAKE ME STUPID. I am more than capable of d!
oing the job. Don’t assume that just because I have a weight problem and have kids that I am better suited to bake and eat cookies. Discrimination towards people who are overweight is very evident. People feel sorry those with alcohol or drug addictions and the company will even try to find them help to keep their jobs, yet a person who is overweight, the most negative comments prevail and that’s a shame because managers and personnel who do not hire as a result of someone’s weight, you are GUILTY OF DISCRIMINATION. Oh…and by the way, sometimes an individual’s income or the family income DOES NOT ALLOW for the employee to join a gym or fitness faciilty. Sometimes money is stretched as it is…so if there is such a concern…get the corporate fat cats out of their offices and out of the boardrooms and provide such programs for employees at no cost. Do something besides snickering and making cruel jokes behind the person’s back.
This is all bull; the studies are always skweed; to the want of the Economic market. What would a broad who has no brains do after 3 months when she works out to be less effecient as required to a more stable peson who was not given a chance to work because of his/her size?
I am a very over weight woman and have been all my life. Currently, I am having walking problem and find the I appear to be an insurance risk to prospective employers. What a combination. There is nothing wrong with my brain. Forced into retirement 5 years earlier than planned. I need a job and wondered what can I do?
GOOD LUCK BEV! And Congrats on the non-smoking!
I think that it has to do with men being associated with power (ie the bigger they are, the more they influence others) and women recognized more for outward appearance. Also if a woman conforms more to what society thinks she should, she will have more influence over others.
Seems fair to me. I don’t see it as discrimination so long as it is something that is in someone’s reasonable power to change. One cannot change one’s race or gender, so one shouldn’t be discriminated on those but certainly it’s fair to lose a few pounds to gain a few $ – that’s a choice people can make. I’m not saying my suggestion is ideal, it is merely realistic. There’s no way we can change the whole world’s perception on the issue. Don’t blame the playa for knowing how to play the game.
I think what this article touches upon is not the rational thinking brain that decides to pay lower to those that are overwight, but rather the unconscious tendency to attribute more positive competencies / skills (halo effect) to those that are perceived as being more attractive. There is enough research that proves skinnier women are perceived as more attractive and they carry themselves more confidently. Certainly confidence itself is a very attractive feature. To me, this speaks less about deliberate discrimination and more about us being “human” – even in the workplace.
While this article is interesting, it is also somewhat simplistic. I’d like to know a bit more about the jobs the people studied are holding down? For example are the thin women and large men mostly professionals and/or executives?
There are a lot of factors that influence our decisions about the people we encounter. Some of these are logical and conscious others are more instinctive. One thing is certain, there is a lot more going on here than just a person’s size.
No mention of age..
Ridiculous article.
As men get older, men get heavier, but men also get more experience and hence larger salaries.
As women get older, many women in Germany become housewives, and hence don’t even have incomes.
Been there too. When I was thinner, everything seemed to go my way, career wise. When a long break from exercise after a sports injury led to weight gain, I could tell that I was going against the flow. It did not make sense at the time because my confidence and competence were unchanged. Now I see that people, especially those who did not know me, were judging me for my dress size, not on the basis of my accomplishments.
I think I just got a little sick in my mouth…Allan Young, just remember, people who live in glass houses should not throw stones. You may be a ‘player’ now, and maybe a good one, but if, god forbid, your life circumstances were to change, you might find yourself to be a bit more sympathetic to others.
Yeah, forget weight. How about HEIGHT? There is definitely discrimination based on height, in fact tall people get promoted more, and the vast majority of CEO’s in the world are above average height.
I am a little concerned with the author’s use of the term ‘broad’…
Contrary to popular belief, there are women out here that actually have a weight problem to the opposite – WE ARE TOO THIN. Therefore, we are constantly asked “Are you anorexite, etc? I have been “thin” all of my life, even after two children over 8 lbs at birth who I am happy to say aren’t underweight. To employers, I am considered a health risk especially in my mid 50’s. I don’t consider myself more attractive or more confident. As a matter a fact, my being ’skinny’ makes me extremely self-conscious. Would love to hear from any other women who have this concern – even though I know you are a rare breed.
I too also find this inaccurate, everyone in my office does the same job as far as lead generators, we all get the same hourly wage regardless of gender or size, the project managers yes make more money but we lead generators don’t get to move up the ladder, so whatever industries they were studying it probably had to do with more white collar positions in insurance, banking, the financial industry, and possibly other related industries, than blue collar ones.
it is only luck by chance i haev seen the biggest ladies making allot of money and many skinny once work under them because they have lots of talent and sometimes you get lucky to i have expeirnced this am a average waight guy and i have a good job how ever many over waight men work with me and they get less pay so ya it depends waight should never have an effect on no body,s career or personality or talent
To Janet C.
Good for you! I am also an overweight woman, and although I pride myself on looking as good as possible in every other way, and am intelligent and have lots to offer a prospective employer, I can’t hide the fact that the weight is still there. I am trying to find a job right now and I am struggling. I am certain that some of this can be attributed to my weight. Unfortunately, I can be as fashionable as the next person, but I am not a size 4.
Glad to hear that you are in your dream job. Do they need another person who not only excels at customer service and sales, but has won awards for her work?
As a guy, I have lost 10-15 pounds, not by dieting, but through exercise. The response I get at interviews is much better. For some reason I sense the interviewer trusts me more. Just being skinny doesn’t help, looking energetic does make a difference. I still haven’t landed a job for the last 07 months, but I always knew that having a good physical appearance helps. Peace out!
I have myself observed this trend in some work places. My question is: what does this have in connection with looks? They say that better looking people have better jobs, higher pay, etc. How many more opportunities does a better looking large woman receive versus a skinny not so good looking woman receive? And how does this work for men? I personally think that its sad that society fails to recognize that not all of us has ’skinny’ written in our genetic code. However, I think that society continues to be much more critical of women, and of course looks are a factor here. I think that people have to focus on developing their abilities, skills, and talents. This will make them better people anyhow, as opposed to how others perceive them.
There are many discrimination issues against women in today’s business world, and not just due to weight. Women in general make less money with the same qualifications and doing the same jobs. The fact that women are discriminated against based on looks is also well known. However somehow everyone prefers to close their eyes and do nothing about it.
It is true.
I briefly read “The skinny on salary: How your weight affects your paycheque” and thought “is this really a case of weight discrimination?” While the study certainly beefs up the correlative evidence in support of such, it does not to me (without knowing all the deets- I’ll admit), prove causality.
From a strictly anecdotal stand-point I have myself observed that a lot of women of my acquaintance who are successful and very thin are just driven in general; they work hard and exhibit a ton of discipline in their personal lives as well (including exercise and food). That is to say, it’s not that they’re skinny that makes them successful but it’s rather due to their respective degrees of ambition and discipline overall.
Also, it would be interesting to see one of these studies include a sample of Canadian women in general as I suspect that they’d find that average-sized women are not only more common in Canada than in the States etc, but at least as successful as our skinnies as well… I’m just saying.
Of course, like I said, these are only my own observations and am aware that I could be totally off-base, but seriously…we want to know.
Cheers.
ALLEN’s right…”don’t blame the playa for knowing how to play the game!”
There is a payout for everything that a person does. And so, quite likely, the person who carries themselves overweight is doing it for a reason, and suffering the additional likelihood of being regarded as less intelligent, on the job, with a resultant decrease in pay, all the while benefitting at the “disappearing” game as PAT mentions. Overweight people are playing their own sort of game; there are benefits in disappearing from this world (or corrupt society).
The rant and rave is for want of having “cake and eating it, too!”
There are a lot of very good observations here, but what I take away most is that weight is a personal choice. YES, you ARE discriminated against if you are overweight – AND also if you are male and a “toothpick”, as I once was (which is considered very unattractive by society). It took me over two years of hard work to gain weight during which time my spouse lost about the same amount. The impact on BOTH our lives was staggering; both of us suddenly experienceed career success and social success that we had not ever seen before. And frankly it came down to investing the time same as investing the time in university or any other endeavour. you can be very successful without a degree, but it’s much harder than for those with one. Is this discrimination? Weight and grooming reflect values and discipline which are elements that naturally make you successful. Some people start with a natural advantage in this area, but in the end we all make our own choices.
Many successful people book their gym time the same way they book anything else, and make it an unmoveable “meeting”. If you have a job like the nurse who commented, you need to make a choice – are YOU that important to yourself to make the necessary choices that will make you feel better, look better and maybe happier? Looking better and feeling better and having more energy don’t MAKE you happier, but they contribute.
I’m glad some people actually made intellectual comments, rather than just crying “this is disgusting… everybody’s prejudiced, people are evil, squawk squawk squawk.”
I saw a documentary once that showcased two teachers in a classroom. One of them tall, slim and beautiful, and the other on the plump side and not much to look at in general. The children clearly liked the attractive teacher more. Responding better to pretty people is something that we’re programmed for as human beings, so don’t hold your breath waiting for that to change.
I like Scarlett’s point. Take a woman with 180lbs in all the right places and a pretty face; put her next to one with a skinny bod and a face like she’d been beaten with an ugly stick. Who wins then? I’d argue the fat chick would.
Also I like the argument about skinny people giving off the impression that they’re more disciplined. I doubt that’s a conscious evaluation on the part of whomever is doing the hiring, but I’d think it factors in subconsciously, for sure.
Anyway, interesting article.
Maybe thinner gals work so hard – they have no time to eat, so for their hard work they get better salary. If that’s the case – I don’t envy them. Somebody looked at the correlation of stress and salary? :)
I am a larger guy and a contract computer programmer. It is disgusting to think qualified males or females are not hired, promoted or paid properly due to weight. As an independent contractor, I change contracts yearly, if not every several months. As a result, when I interview, I have to prove to the interviewer I can do the job. Then if I get the contract, actually do what I promised so that when the current contract is used as a reference for future contracts I shine. As time goes on and my expereince and or training increases, I can go after higher paying jobs. In my opinion that is the way it should be, regardless of weight, gender or race.
In response to the union nurse, close to the top of this thread, yes sure once you get into a union, you will not be discriminated against based on weight, gender or race. Unfortunately so long as you show up on time, do the bare minimum work as described in your job description, you can’t be fired. My issue with unions is both good employees and bad get the same contracted raise. There is no incentive to excel. Many may say so what. Many of us also may have kids in school taught by unionized teachers. If all union teachers get the same raises regardless of performance, then it makes sense that the really good teachers leave to go to better paying private schools and the lesser teachers stay in public.
Now lets extend that thinking to your health and unionized nurses.
Society has made being mediocre the defacto standard. The number of able bodied people perpetually on unemployment benefits or welfare, paid for on the backs of hard working people, is a testament to this.
The end result of this is some people on benefits buy houses and cars and so long as they get their monthly cheque, they can make their payments and keep their houses and cars. On the other hand, if a hard working person hits a bump in the road and they have not had the opportunity to save money for a rainy day due to taxes to pay to support the above person, they can lose their house, car and in extreme circumstances their marriages and kids. Lastly, the person sitting on their laurels has no stress so they live longer vs. the hard working person who may die sooner due to stress. Does any of this make sense?
P.S. No this has not happened to me, but I see it all around me and it makes me furious.
I am a female and agree with this article 100% and the study that back-ups this article, it’s a long read the nay sayers of this article most likely did not fully read it fully.
I agree with this article because of myown personal experience. 13 months ago I was fat. No excuses, no nice way of saying it. I was fat and fed-up, so when I decided enough-was-enough I started the long process to take back control of my life. First I purged the excess workload by delegating lower level tasks to junior staff. At myown expense I joined a 5:30am outdoor execise group. Result! I lost 50 lbs in 11 months, down from a size 16 to 9. My energy level is up 100%, I look and feel 15 years younger! At 50 years old making this choice and keeping committed to it every morning is tough.
As a manager, I felt it was my responsibility to show ownership of your actions and lead by example especially to the other younger females in my staff who are all now taking on theirown health goals. Being in a sales driven organization my key customers noticed the difference in my apprearance and self confidence.
My sales have grown 22% my commissions are up, my income is up and exceeding the annual numbers difference in this article. Not to mention my improved health. Another gain for the company I work for: Absenteeism in my team at the company is down 15%. The senior management took notice too and rewarded my husband and I with fully paid vacation to a 5 star resort in St.Martin. If you can walk and you have an hour before work every morning, there’s no excuse and you can and will prove this article has merit.
In response to the union nurse, close to the top of this thread, yes sure once you get into a union, you will not be discriminated against based on weight, gender or race. Unfortunately so long as you show up on time, do the bare minimum work as described in your job description, you can’t be fired. My issue with unions is both good employees and bad get the same contracted raise. There is no incentive to excel. Many may say so what. Many of us also may have kids in school taught by unionized teachers. If all union teachers get the same raises regardless of performance, then it makes sense that the really good teachers leave to go to better paying private schools and the lesser teachers stay in public.
Now lets extend that thinking to your health and unionized nurses.
Society has made being mediocre the defacto standard. The number of able bodied people perpetually on unemployment benefits or welfare, paid for on the backs of hard working people, is a testament to this.
The end result of this is some people on benefits buy houses and cars and so long as they get their monthly cheque, they can make their payments and keep their houses and cars. On the other hand, if a hard working person hits a bump in the road and they have not had the opportunity to save money for a rainy day due to taxes to pay to support the above person, they can lose their house, car and in extreme circumstances their marriages and kids. Lastly, the person sitting on their laurels has no stress so they live longer vs. the hard working person who may die sooner due to stress. Does any of this make sense?
P.S. No this has not happened to me, but I see it all around me and it makes me furious.
Women have been fighting for equality for years. We know this is discrimination, we know it’s not fair, and women far and near should be standing up to being objectified by society. I’m sure we could do a similar study on how breast size affects pay…… or a perfect smile…. or clear skin……
I think many women in the comments above me have hit the nail on the head in saying this particular trend is due to confidence and attitude. Great attitudes can come from a person of any shape and size, but healthy people are usually happier people. There are also a lot of comments above me from overweight women that are just whining and complaining. Did whining and complaining ever get anyone anywhere? I don’t think it would help me get a raise…..
The fit healthy members of society see a majorly overweight person and wonder why they stopped caring about themselves and choose to treat their bodies with such disrespect. If you can’t take care of your own body, if you don’t respect yourself enough to eat healthily and properly, of course it is going to cast a negative image to the world. Harsh but true. This is true for men and women, but I think this study points out mainly a gender inequality….
So despite the way females are seen by the males who run our society this life is survival of the fittest. If we know this trend exists, why can we not turn this around to work in our favor? Its a sad trend, but it is true and there are millions for well educated, strong, fit, healthy women out there capitalizing on this while fighting their way up the corporate ladder. Hopefully the next 20 years will see these gender inequalities erased for good!
Once I was in an elevator and three men, who look like senior executives, to me, were talking about one of their buddy’s teenage daughter, About how attractive she is, her figure, her beauty. These men seem to be in their mid 50’s. One went on to mention, ” she can work for me…” and that was purely based on what appealed to him by sight, without knowing her capablities.
I do not think the study mentioned above is concrete, however, discrimination to over weight people is rampant.
Is it possible that the link between weight and pay has to do with having children? Moms tend to earn less while ‘family men’ earn more.
Hmm. All very interesting. I work in a major hospital in a very large city. To say that our medical staff has to be competant is an understatement. So you would think that our staff would be,due to the desired cerebral capacity they supposedly posses,noticibly on the slim side. Not so. Infact I’m amazed and saddened by the amount of over weight ( some bordering on obese ) that are employed here. My sadness would be due to the impact on their health rather than their appearance. In summation, the reason these over weight people are employed here is due to their ability.
I am not sure if I totally agree or disagree with the comments made regarding weight. I am a fairly tall woman at 5′10″ and have been slim/thin most of my life. I took a year off work for maternity leave and had gained a fair amount of weight. I did get my previous job back but was not up for any promotions as my colleagues had. I started to lose the weight but it just transferred. Meaning, my slim frame was now, due to childbirth, changed. My waist reduced but my chest still stayed heavy. In about eight months I was promoted 3 separate times and now I am in a VP position. So, I am not sure if it has anything to do with weight at all. Can anyone support me and have they seen the same?
Cheers!
Barb the Vancouver Executive has it right, this is a confidence issue, not weight discrimination. As a recruiter, I interview people almost every day, so I see this in action. The people I am considering for jobs have good resumes, but the people who get the jobs are the ones who show up to the interview and make the employer and I believe they will succeed!
What an interesting discussion. One of the best co-workers I ever had was a person who was overweight because she had broken her back and she had a gimped foot. She dealt with legions of customers every day and was polite to each and every one of them. People would be often rude to her about her weight, a manager accused her of walking too slow – what a beyotch. This worker could handle a huge line up of people and fast, and she works in a pharmacy so she has to get her information accurate, and on the till so the money has to be right. She is one of the best workers I have ever seen in more than two decades of work and many jobs. It is all about personality and how you handle things. She is a true professional, even if she isn’t a size two. If executives are that stupid to handle hiring only one body type for a job then it might explain why things are a little facked up these days.