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Playground bullies do prosper – and go on to earn more in middle age (www.theguardian.com)
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Children who displayed aggressive behaviour at school, such as bullying or temper outbursts, are likely to earn more money in middle age, according to a five-decade study that upends the maxim that bullies do not prosper.

They are also more likely to have higher job satisfaction and be in more desirable jobs, say researchers from the Institute for Social and Economic Research at the University of Essex.

Capitalism rewards bad behavior

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[–] DamarcusArt@lemmygrad.ml 31 points 2 years ago

Turns out being bullied horrifically sets you up with a lifetime of mental issues that make it hard to survive. Being the one doing that only teaches you that there will be no real consequences for your actions and you can and should intimidate and threaten and bully people into getting you what you want (like that promotion).

Also, hardly surprising that the most toxic people thrive in the most toxic society, while less toxic and horrible people struggle.