To Prune Or Not To Prune...

[hantsbear]

Dearly beloved aged parent has just rung.  He claims he's not nagging, but I'm afraid I don't see what else it could be.  He rang up to advise me that if I really want to get a decent job, I need to get my hair cut back to about shoulder length, because that's what most interviewers expect.  Sad fact of it is, part of me thinks he's right.  But part of me is offended that people judge on looks not ability.  I know rock_bear will tell me that this is poppycock, but I am convinced that there is a great deal of truth in this.  I need to talk to a few people in the business, and, fellow LiveJournallers, solicit your opinions!

Comments

[sonoranbear.livejournal.com]

I know you're in England and I'm in Tucson, Arizona.. but it's the 21st Century man. Hairlength shouldn't and doesn't seem to be an issue with most employers with perhaps the exception of those chronically conservative businesses such as banking, law firms, and 'big business'.

Can you pull it back and keep the sides combed in neatly? I did that for years and often folks didn't even realize I had long hair (down to my waist) until I turned my head.

[hantsbear.livejournal.com]

Eh, to be honest, I am inclined to tie it back in a neat ponytail. Mainly so that if I get a job this way I can give Dear Beloved Aged Parent the "Nya-Nya-Nya". But that would be childish. Wouldn't it?

[benpanced.livejournal.com]

Of course, it would be childish.

But sooooooooo much fun!