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Women: Want to earn more? Lose weight.

Women: Want to earn more? Lose weight.

Well, someone had to do it. I’m talking about actually quantifying the relationship between how a woman looks and how much she gets paid. No one can seriously deny that fat people, especially women, are discriminated against in the workplace. The question was: how much does it cost them in dollars? Well, researchers Timothy A. Judge and Daniel M. Cable did a little look-see into the issue and came up with some surprising numbers. First, they found that … Read entire article »

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The 10 Worst Management Jobs For Women

The 10 Worst Management Jobs For Women

It’s no secret men are paid more than women for the same work. But how bad is it? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics data from 2009, here are the top 10 worst management jobs for women: 1)      Financial manager: Women earn an average annual salary of $49,972, which is 66% of what male peers earn. 2)      Marketing or Sales Manager: Women earn an average annual salary of $54,704, which is 68% of what male peers earn. 3)      … Read entire article »

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