9 Bizarre Things That Can Affect Your Paycheck!

Who doesn’t want a fat paycheck? We develop so many skills, work very hard, get experienced and aim for getting a good raise. As important as these things are, certain studies have come to the conclusion that there are so many other things that can account for a heavier paycheck.

Did you ever find some professionals at your workplace at a senior position yet not deserving enough of their acclaimed title? Well, this is the result of high-nepotism 

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#1. Good looks, Good Looks, Good Looks

So to top the list, we have the first thing i.e. having good looks. Some studies have signaled in this direction that the employers might do it knowingly or unknowingly, but this happens quite often that the people with good looks enjoy a higher income than the other people with average looks.

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#2. Height

You must be thinking that job is not a sport that you have to think about physique, but unfortunately, the harsh truth is that people are discriminated for their height.

A 2004 study by Timothy Judge at the University of Florida showed that taller people get minimum $789 every year more than the average or petite workers.

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#3. Weight

Your body mass index plays a crucial role in deciding the salary being paid to you. According to National Longitudinal Survey of Youth in 2004, obese workers are paid less than the normal at a rate of $8,666 (in the case of women) and $4,772 (in the case of men).

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#4. Hair Color

It’s hard to believe but even your hair color determines your pay. A 2010 study from the Queensland University of Technology clearly stated that blondes earn 7% more than women having hair of any other color.

This study also found out that blondes marry men who earn almost 6% more than the husbands of women of another hair color.

Probably that saying, ‘ Blondes have more fun’ comes out to be true!

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#5. Do you workout? Yes? Well, you deserve a raise!

According to a study in the Journal of Labor Research, it has been surveyed that people who go to the gym every day are paid $80 a week higher than their lazy colleagues.

Even those who are not very regular but go to the gym twice or thrice in a week also have the advantage of 5% higher pay than the coworkers who do not go the gym.

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#6. Go On…Put Some Makeup

You will be shocked to hear but doing makeup also has a positive impact in getting a raise! The study of American Economic Review stated that women with make-up are more likely to earn 30% higher than the ones who do not wear any make-up.

In fact, women who wear make-up are considered more professional and studies have also pointed out that women with make-up are more trustworthy and competent.

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#7. If You Are Finger Licking Good…Then It Might Be A Problem

According to Newsweek survey, if you have extremely good looks, (you very well know whether you fall into this category or not…so please don’t get carried away…you’ll regret it later), then there are chances that you may not get selected for jobs that have high paychecks and stick to the jobs that require merely amazing looks like receptionist etc.

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#8. Facial Hair!

The study of ACLU disclosed its survey results which showed that men without facial hair are given a higher raise than their counterparts. Although there has been another popular study which  says that men with mustache are seen to be distinct than the rest of the crowd and given a higher raise.

So, basically it's not confirmed but a beard is most definitely out to get a good raise.

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#9. Getting High On Alcohol…Well, Sometimes

The salary increment can be hugely influenced by the consumption of alcohol in social gatherings. It also has a logical reason attached to it. Actually, your partners in crime can actually help you with your low-income problem and give you pretty mind-blowing ideas for a higher pay.

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