"The research reviewed by Hamermesh shows that attractive people, both men and women, earn an average of 3 or 4% more than people with below average looks, which adds up to a significant amount of money over a lifetime. Beautiful people are also hired sooner, get promotions more quickly, are higher-ranking in their companies (a study found the CEOs of larger and more successful companies are rated as being more physically attractive than the CEOs of smaller companies), and get all kinds of extra benefits and perks on the job including, perhaps, more free tickets to fly in F/B class. It turns out that more attractive people often bring more money to their companies and therefore are more valuable employees. For example, a good-looking insurance salesperson will sell more insurance than one with below average looks. But that's not the whole story. Even in situations in which more and less attractive employees don't differ in their earning potential, employers are biased in favor of the...
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- Lit
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if i may assert, long story short, wealthy men tend to be attracted beautiful women, just like all men, but they can actually get them, because generally women can be attracted towards money and power, hence, security, which will develop generations of wealthy attractive lines. There're exceptions of course, but unfortunately that's the main theme everywhere, due to the immaturity of men seeking beauty and skipping lots of things, and women seeking security skipping as well many essential aspects.
- Hany Ethan
... and of course, if that was socially accepted somehow, what's happening in the workplaces is a different story, unfortunately it's getting pushed strongly into our everyday life, inspite of how people express their for the idea
- Hany Ethan
I've been a big fan of Enigma's music ever since a friend emailed me two of their songs - #1 being Boum Boum & #2. Return to Innocence. Now I feel like Enigma has become a very good tonic for my mind.
- Avinash
Well, I'm still in the hospital and they're doing tests to determine how far it has spread. That will determine the course of treatment. I'll be going through radiation and chemo. It's too late for surgery.
- Michael McKean
Well, it's treatable. I'm prepared to do whatever I have to to get through this. I'm staying positive. :)
- Michael McKean
My internet access will be intermittent while I'm here, but I'll try to keep everyone updated. Thanks for all of your support. I really appreciate it!
- Michael McKean
Medical science is pretty damn good these days; you'll beat it, no problems.
- Mark H
I'm sorry to hear about the diagnosis, but am glad you are prepared to take this on. You're close in my thoughts.
- Russian Space Lizard
I'm sorry you have to go through this. Being positive is more than half the battle. You can do it.
- Kimber Scott
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Terribly Sorry to hear about it :( My prayers are with you. Stay strong.
- Parth Awasthi
Michael, so sorry to hear your news. :-(
- Kol Tregaskes
Michael: that really sucks. I always wonder what I'm going to do when faced with death? I hope I have the courage to stare it in the face and do something with the horrible news like you and Drew do. I know a great Lung doctor at Stanford, if you need someone world class.
- Robert Scoble
sorry to hear about the diagnosis. hopefully the therapy is effective and that you can beat this thing
- Imabug
Michael: glad to hear it's treatable. I lost a friend to lung cancer in the 1980s. Back then it was a death sentence. Bummed me out to hear this news. Anyway, go and crush it.
- Robert Scoble
oh no! I had a co-worker who got lung cancer. They removed his one lung and he was able to do with just one. In his case though, he was a heavy smoker and even after his surgery, he continued to smoke.
- Adria Richards
Terribly sorry to hear about this, Michael. We're all with you in spirit, and know that you will pull through this.
- Bren
I hope you can come out of this situation.
- Ashish
I'm truly sorry. A close friend's father is diagnosed with lung cancer a few weeks ago too. Hope you get well very soon.
- Burcu Dogan
Wow. So sorry to hear this, Michael. You are in my prayers, alongside Drew... :-)
- Lisa | #TeamMonique
So sorry, man. But as has been said, oncology has come a long way. My father has leukemia and my wife´s a doctor so I´ve discussed cancer treatment news a lot the last few years. Stay positive.
- ɯɥøq sɐɯoɥʇ
Wishing you all the best, stay positive!
- Majento
I don't know you, but I'm joining your cheer squad! Sending thoughts and prayers your way.
- Headless Gnad Kicker
Keep that positive attitude. You need it to win.
- MiniMage
Shies! :( Sux to have you in the club but keep the faith, It can be licked.
- Mathew A. Koeneker
Very sorry to hear this...but you will beat it.
- Mark Krynsky
Michael, you seem to have an amazing attitude. My thoughts are with you.
- The Fat Oracle
I'm so sorry to hear that. But it's great to know that you have a positive attitude about it. I wish you the best, my prayers are with you.
- Diego Espinoza V.
Oh, wow. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts... stay positive, it's so important. *hug*
- Lola Bean (Penguin)
I hope it will become easier to bear once the initial diagnostics are done and you can focus on a course of treatment. Not knowing is harder.
- DGentry
can't even begin to think of the appropriate words but wanted to add one more voice of support from the community
- Marco(aureliusmaximus)
Very sorry to hear this, Michael, but glad to hear it's treatable. All the best of luck with your treatment. Staying positive is huge. I really think that's what got my friend through breast cancer. She was so focused. I hope the same for you. You're in my thoughts.
- Ayşe E.
Good luck. If you'd like some help, I've done a lot of anti-cancer research. My Dad has some anti-cancer drugs he's just patented. There are many dietary things which can help. My Dad's speciality is researching east-west chemicals to find compounds of similar shape to anti-cancer drugs but less toxicity. Feel free to e-mail me (E-mail on my Facebook or LinkedIn pages).
- Mitchell Tsai
I'm very sorry to hear this Michael. My aunt is recovering from breast cancer...in addition to the treatments she found support from friends and family to be the best medicine. Immerse yourself in those things, stay positive & you will beat it. I wish your nothing but the best.
- Jeffrey Marsh
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this. I wish you strength & everything else.
- Ton Zijp
So sorry to hear this; sending you good thoughts; stay strong.
- Andrew Terry
so sorry to hear about that :( .. god be with you.
- Hany Ethan
If you need anything at all, I'm here.
- drew olanoff
Wow! I never expected such a response! I'm overwhelmed! Thank you all very much!
- Michael McKean
Haven't you heard? We get all MOBBY like that. Go. Fight. Win.
- MiniMage
I'm so sorry to hear this. You're in my prayers.
- joey
Thinking of you and wishing you the best!
- Anne Bouey
Oh Michael, I am so sorry. And I am so sorry it took me a few days to find out after your announcement :( I was wondering where you were!
- Mona Nomura
Very sorry to hear this mate. You've got the support of my family and I, and the entire FF community. All the best
- Mo Kargas
remember all the stuff we heard before in the early days of operating systems, well ... here we do it again, this time from Google, and in a web browser shape ... now, it's a little bad news for OS makers, and other browsers makers ... but good news for everybody else
- Hany Ethan