Why Married Men Make More Money Than Single Guys
Further research demonstrates that married men are less satisfied with their financial condition than unmarried men are. These findings suggest that married men put in more effort at work and earn more money when they are less satisfied with their income.
Although the younger generation as a whole is rejecting marriage and everything it stands for, males appear to be more resistive than women.
The vast majority of males appear to regard marriage as a kind of purgatory, frequently employing pejorative terms like “the ball and chain” for their spouses.
However, those attitudes are likely to do more harm than good. So perk up, men!
The world won’t necessarily end because of marriage.
In fact, research have shown that marriage makes men smarter, harder workers, and more successful financially.
However, those attitudes are likely to do more harm than good. So perk up, men!
The world won’t necessarily end because of marriage. In fact, research have shown that marriage makes men smarter, harder workers, and more successful financially.
How shall we put it?
Sometimes, individuals wait until it’s absolutely necessary to take action (or have something to prove.) Although there is a tie between the two, maybe your boyfriend proposed to you because he truly loves you and not just so he could possibly earn that huge bonus at work.
Married men make more money than single guys, according to a study.
Research shows that married men work about 400 additional hours per year, in comparison to their single counterparts.
According to a different study, married men are less likely to leave their jobs than unmarried men.
Really, it couldn’t be much easier: a stronger work ethic results in more income. Ages 28 to 30 married men earn $15,900 more than their single counterparts, while age 44 to 46 married men earn $18,800 more. Wow, team really doesn’t have a I in it, huh? I may have to start nagging my man to get married right away.
However, what actually transpires to guys once they exchange vows? Will a banker emerge with a ready check in his hand as soon as the vows are read?
It has something to do with how men’s minds change.
Sociologists assert that becoming married gives men a new feeling of purpose and prestige, and another study revealed that married men also gain from the support of their significant other, frequently out of an unconscious desire to gain more praise. Last but not least, research shows that companies favor promoting men with children over men without. a good cause to start a family! Hopefully not the sole factor, but a worthwhile one nevertheless.
We’re not saying that the transition from single to married life won’t be difficult, but it will also be a time of growth and love. So, boys, stop dismissing marriage — after all, it’s already helped you get some more money! And I’m sure your wife will appreciate the additional income; spend it on her occasionally, fellas.
Nicole Weaver is a senior writer for Showbiz Cheat Sheet whose work has been featured in New York Magazine, Teen Vogue, and more.
