Do you believe these studies that show attractive people getting promoted and hired more than others?

Question

I read these studies, while full-well knowing of possible inaccuracies, wondering if I worked so hard and dreamed so high for nothing.

I don't want to be a model or an actress, but a corporate lawyer in the business world.

If these studies are true and you see them at play (if you work in the upper echelons of the job market), then do you see someone looking like me having a hard time?

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I'm being sincere in my concern and not fishing for anything. Just advice.

I'm completely and utterly terrified of growing up. I'm just beginning my studies at a very good college, and slowly realizing that my dreams are null and void because of my lack of looks.

Its not the money or status I crave, but the security as I don't plan on ever marrying (again due to my lack of looks) and want to support my parents in their old age.

Answer 1

Oh my god! Don't worry, I'm not even gonna lie... you're flippin' gorgeous! And you totally look like a lawyer, ahaha.

Answer 2

I know you're not fishing for anything but you're beautiful.

They measure "beauty" in those studies by how symetrical a face is and how tall a person is. Usually the taller a person is the more they make.

Answer 3

The surveys are true only because we live in a Biff world (Back to the future Biff)  But you are in school to be a corporate lawyer and that is outstanding.Law firms will hire you if you are a competent lawyer, so don't worry about it.

Answer 4

I do believe the studies are accurate.  I don't think you have to be a model but I think it would include being polished, dressing correctly for your position, etc.  For example, one would not anticipate that a corporate attorney would have tattoos or facial piercings...a corporate attorney would certainly anticipate "dressing for success".  You are clearly intelligent and you will have absolutely no problems at all figuring this out.  Once you finish school just spend a couple of days checking out what the top notch female attorneys are wearing--in fact, make certain that you even have the deportment down to an art..which means every move you make..the walk, the way you sit, the way you carry yourself...like you came out of the finest finishing school in the country..make sure your hair, your make up..everything is perfection...you want the job get all of these little details are perfection.  Not a thing wrong with your looks...get the grades...do these little minor things to set you apart from the rest...and best of luck to you.

ADDED LATER: Something just hit me as very odd about this posting:  Sweetie...If you are so insecure that you feel you must validate yourself SO much by posting your photo time after time...you really need to go and talk to a professional, IF these postings are sincere regarding your self-esteem then from what I have seen that you have posted numerous times...you are not going to get what you need in self affirmation from people who don't know you over the net...you are really showing some major issues...and those issues would be enough to send up red alerts in relationships.  Again...if these postings are sincere and you are not just messing around with people...go get yourself some genuine help with this because you are not getting what you need from somebody...go find out what you need, the right way to get it.  You seem smart enough...good luck

Answer 5

I saw this picture earlier today , when you posted it with another question. You still look the same as you did this afternoon

Answer 6

First of all, you're beautiful and whoever told you otherwise should be wearing a dunce cap.

These studies are not accurate, so don't even listen to them.  The women that you may consider beautiful (Beyonce, the girls from Pussycat Dolls, those types) are in show biz because they don't stand a chance in the real world.  A person's most noticeable quality is how they're measured by other people.  

Follow your dreams... embrace them.  You will succeed, if you want it bad enough.