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The author feels that his height counted against him, but did anyone actually say "sorry you're too short?". It would be strange client or employer who insisted
by dzamo_norton 10y ago
The author feels that his height counted against him, but did anyone actually say "sorry you're too short?". It would be strange client or employer who insisted on a tall developer while age I can accept is a factor for people out there, rightly or wrongly. I'm suggesting that it could be possible to project an inherent sensitivity about one's height onto a separate experience.
- ess3 10y agoI got the impression that using height was purely a rethorical move from the author referring to that when you're young you're shorter
- josecastillo 10y agoThat may well be a factor in what's going on, but for whatever reason, there is evidence [1] of a height-based pay gap in hiring and compensation. We're seldom aware of our subconscious biases, but they still influence our actions all the time. [1] http://www.apa.org/monitor/julaug04/standing.aspx http://www.apa.org/monitor/julaug04/standing.aspx
- Markoff 10y agoit's not about height, it's about age