Is it true that shorter men really make less money?

[Anonymous]

There’s studies saying that height is linked to success and that shorter men make less money, is that statistic really that accurate? My boyfriend is 5’6 does that mean he’s going to be poor when he gets older? Should I break things off? He’s really funny and sweet but I don’t wanna grow old struggling my whole life.

[WindAtMyBack]

On average, it might be true that shorter men make less money. But that's just an average of millions of people. It's not in any way a predictor.

You are with a group of people in a meeting room, expecting to meet the new CEO of the company for the first time. In walk two men. One is 6' tall. The other is 5'6". The first reaction of most people in the room is that the taller man is the CEO.

Picture that situation. Would you do the same thing?

[OlderAndWiser]

Tom Cruise is a runt. Do you think he's broke-ass broke?

[Asker]

Yeah but celebrities are an exception

[OlderAndWiser]

And for everyone else, there is a formula to calculate their income? Height in inches X 1,500/inch = annual gross income? Do all guys who are 6' 1" earn the same amount? Are you sure? Think about it. I think the studies you refer to only talk about TRENDS and every single individual does not follow the trend.

[jennifer_bloom]

It’s not always true that short men make less money. Jack Ma and Vladimir Putin are short men.

[NewsReader]

I think that's silly. Too many factors come into play. Height can't be the number one or number two factor leading to this conclusion.

[AngryCarl2]

That's a meaningless statistic. How much money you make doesn't depend on your height. Do taller men make more money on average? That's possible but it doesn't tell you anything about your boyfriend's prospects.

[BarryLiverstone]

It may be true on a macro level but he has every opportunity to succeed.

[Twalli]

If they're in a sensationalist job it's harder. Otherwise, no.

[Anonymous]

Doubtful. Bankers are usually short and they make lots of money.

[serious]

That is totally untrue.

[Nikki1989]

I have heard it all now. 🤣

[SaoirseS]

No, it isn’t true.

[Anonymous]

Yes and they always get short changed.