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Drinkers get paid more than nondrinkers?

July 30, 2008 on 11:21 am | In salary | No Comments

What a perfect topic to discuss right before my vacation.

A 2006 survey from the Reason Foundation looks at why drinkers make more money than nondrinkers. The researchers found that self-reported drinkers earn 10-14% more than abstainers. In addition, white males who visit bars at least once a month earn 7% more on top of the drinkers’ 10% premium.

The news makes me want to do more happy hours after work! For more interesting studies about salary, check out “9 Reasons Why Your Salary Isn’t Higher.”

NOTE: I will be on vacation tomorrow through Aug. 11, and I will not be posting during that time. But I will be drinking. (If you haven’t taken a vacation yet this year, don’t let it get away!)