How much do your looks affect corporate success?

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Anonymous wrote:I work for a Fortune 500 company. All the female executives look like sorority sisters.

Same here

Hot ones? Or washed up “once upon a time” southern ones where as they aged their neck and chin merged into one contiguous body part?

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Anonymous wrote:We don’t have a single overweight, unattractive person in leadership at the large, publicly-traded company where I work. Everyone is fit and average to above average in looks, but no one is incredibly good looking.

Being unattractive may hurt, as may being too attractive.

Correlation does not equal causation. People in leadership roles are generally disciplined and focused. They tend to stick to a good diet and exercise regimen.

Over a certain age, especially for women, that look is not solely discipline and focus, it's putting a lot of time and money into the salon and anti aging treatments.

That is discipline and focus.

I'm not negative about that stuff, but it's not. The work I do in the gym takes discipline and focus. Paying someone to make my face or hair better doesn't.

It is really. It's committing to go back there on a regular basis and not missing an appointment inorder to prevent the greys and wrinkles from come back.

For example, I look much better when I get my hair and eyebrows done at the salon every two weeks. I kept that up for like 6 months and then I was like " eff it, I will just wear buns to work". Money was not the issue here. It was the commitment to a certain standard and the hours it would take me. I'd rather just sleep in longer.

I have friends who are more committed to that upkeep. They are more committed to being thin as well and make better food and exercise choices.

Except for a few exceptions, they are more committed in other standards they set for themselves too.

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Anonymous wrote:Your teeth matter a lot, and it sucks for people like me with a crossbite. I have done orthodontic treatment but because my roots are short, we had to stop before it was fixed. My only other option is a full mouth of veneers which aren't permanent. It would cost 25k, and I would need to have it done every ten or so years. I may do it abroad, where my husband is originally from. So to answer your question, looks do matter. I watched someone move up fast instead of another guy with bad teeth. In US culture, you're expected to smile a lot with your teeth and you're judged by your teeth, unfortunately.

I have a cross bite but don’t think I have bad teeth at all. I’m what way do you think the crossbite is an issue? No one can see it.

It depends on where the crossbite is and the shape and size of your teeth. I don't feel comfortable smiling ..... It doesn't feel natural because my bottom teeth push out too much.

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Here's the thing: corporate success requires dedication. It's dedication to your job. Is it surprising that the people who put in the hours and dedication to advance in their careers are also the people who put in dedication to their appearances and to be fit and healthy? But as with any dedication, it's also about being smart with how you do it. Not spending two hours getting ready for work or wasting all weekend shopping for the one right accessory to look perfect. Senior execs have very organized and streamlined lives to make the most out of it, both work and at home.

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Anonymous wrote:Here's the thing: corporate success requires dedication. It's dedication to your job. Is it surprising that the people who put in the hours and dedication to advance in their careers are also the people who put in dedication to their appearances and to be fit and healthy? But as with any dedication, it's also about being smart with how you do it. Not spending two hours getting ready for work or wasting all weekend shopping for the one right accessory to look perfect. Senior execs have very organized and streamlined lives to make the most out of it, both work and at home.

That's why so many have a uniform. They find out what looks good on their body type, coloring, etc. and stick with it for efficiency.

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I’m a very nerdy looking white guy in a technical role, not attractive. I would say the nerdy look probably helps me. So it’s industry specific.