September 21, 2006
Drink Up, America
Wanna make more money? Drink. Go to Happy Hour. Get to know your co-workers.
From NBC4 here:
Survey Shows Drinkers Have Higher Salaries
If you’re looking to make more money at your job, have a cocktail.
A recent study found that drinkers take home more money than those who avoid libations altogether.
Female drinkers earn 14 percent more than nondrinkers, while male drinkers make 10 percent more than abstainers, according to a study from the Reason Foundation, a nonprofit think tank.
Additionally, social male drinkers — those who visit a bar at least once a month — bring home another 7 percent in pay on top of the 10 percent premium.
“Social drinking builds social capital,” said Edward Stringham, an economist at the foundation. “Social drinkers are out networking, building relationships and adding contacts to their BlackBerries that result in bigger paychecks.”
No wonder they call it Happy Hour.