Act Like An A**Hole, Get A Raise

You know how it seems like the biggest asshole in your office is also high up on the ladder? Forget talent. If you’re a prick, it seems like you’re bound for the big bucks and your name on the door. Well, it turns out that the old adage is true. Nice guys do finish last. Researcher Guido Heineck has recently taken a look at the correlation between personality traits and income in Britain.

It seems that being agreeable is directly related to lower earnings no matter what gender you are. Go figure. And if you’re neurotic and a woman? You’re doubly screwed. Naturally. See the rest of the results here.

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