We all know life isn’t fair and new research is revealing just how much better it might be for the beautiful people. A new survey asks 1,050 Americans about “pretty privilege” — the idea that those who are better-looking get more advantages in life — and the majority think the pressure to look good at work is all too real.
According to the poll, 81.3% of respondents feel “pretty privilege” exists at work.
- They believe attractive coworkers are more likely to get hired, promoted and given raises.
- Two-thirds (66.9%) have actually seen someone treated unfairly or talked about negatively because of their appearance.
- The pressure to be pretty is strong, with 64% admitting they feel pushed to change their natural features — like straightening their hair or wearing makeup — just to fit in at the office.
- And 83% believe their colleagues who put more effort into the way they look are seen as more capable professionals.
- When asked to rate their workplace attractiveness, the average person gives themselves a 7.7 out of 10.
- Men tend to rate themselves higher, with 37.5% rating themselves a 9 or a perfect 10, compared to 27.4% of women.
- Nearly half (46%) of those who rate themselves as unattractive (a one to a three) say their looks hurt their careers, while 60% of those who consider themselves good-looking (a rating of seven or above) say their appearance helps them professionally.
- Just over half (55%) admit to downplaying their appearance to be taken more seriously at work.
- Entry-level workers are least likely to rate themselves as attractive (65%), while nearly all CEOs (99.8%) rate themselves seven or above.
- And it turns out, those who rate themselves as extremely attractive earn nearly $20-thousand more a year than those who rate themselves as unattractive.
Source: Study Finds
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