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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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Maybe I'm dumb, but I think in the line of work he's pursuing, it would be neutral or perhaps positive.
 
Old Feb 4, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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Any one that values their image and look more than getting a job just isn't desperate enough yet. Beard, piercings, long hair--they all send a message that the person is not so very interested in fitting in. That's great and congratulations to you. But all other things equal, most will hire the conforming person.
 
Old Feb 4, 2009 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Xuallus
Of course, if someone wanted to pay me a million a day to cruise on my scoot, I`d shave my entire head twice a day
You and me both...

take care man
 
Old Feb 5, 2009 | 08:12 AM
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Heck for a million a day to ride I'd shave my ol'Lady's head twice a day!
 
Old Feb 6, 2009 | 06:33 AM
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May not like it but........Neat gets you in the door-----------and--------probably up the ladder. I'm still on the ground holding the ladder.
 
Old Feb 6, 2009 | 09:03 AM
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I don't know, but it seems in today's job market, with so many out of work and looking for employment, the employer can be pretty 'picky' in deciding who to hire. A persons appearance and first impression is probably more important now than it might have been before.

Saw a few things on CNN where they said hundreds of people were standing in line, just for a chance to apply for a handful of jobs that were available.

I've always had long hair, and wear a beard during the colder winter months, but I've never had a job dealing with the public where I had to worry about my appearance.

 
Old Feb 6, 2009 | 09:17 AM
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My father told me when I was young. "Your never going to get anywhere because you don't like to conform, and your mouth is going to get you into a lot of trouble....don't ever change!" I had a great father.

I was smart too - never did homework -zipped through grades - was in college at 16 - I did OK, never been out of work, taken care of myself all my life. I don't like society telling me what to do, probably why I rode a motorcycle in the 70's when most women didn't!

Your son is very smart - he will work it out his way!!
 
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