Getting a job with long hair

AtTheGates

AtTheGates

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I'v mainly just worked for a masonry company owned by my aunts husband (not technically my uncle though) but its way too physically demanding and I want to look for something different until I go back to school for some type of degree...The only thing im worried about is that iv grown my hair out since the last time I applied for a "regular" job and im worried that i'll get turned down from employment simply for being a guy with long hair...has anyone else on here had this problem?...im wondering if I should just cut my hair or if theres any chance at finding a job despite being a male with long hair (past shoulder length)


btw, I REALLY dont want to cut my hair because I think its bullshit that i should have to have short hair just because im a guy...and also, I hate my hairline and having long hair covers it up a bit.
 
Jungle

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What do you mean by a "regular" job?
in case you have meant office job by it, well I don't think that would cause a real problem.

However, I have to admit that I've hardly seen any typical office worker with long hair.

You can either camouflage it with an appropriate hairstyle the day of your interview... or at least cut it a little bit so that it doesn't exceed your shoulders, this will grow up in no time.

In the worst case scenario you can still fool them with a mullet haircut.... who knows.

EDIT: Indeed, I think that your hair is part of your personality , obliging you to trim it is rubbish.
 
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Merel

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Are you able (and willing) to put it into a bun at least? If so, I could post a few tutorials on very stable ways of putting your hair up and securing with just a few pins. I have hip length hair and know some buns that work with minimal pinning and fuss that could work on your hair depending on how thick it is. I was able to put my hair up when it was shoulder length into a bun, while my mom with shoulder length hair can't prevent hers from unraveling because her hair is so thick.
 
AtTheGates

AtTheGates

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Merel said:
Are you able (and willing) to put it into a bun at least? If so, I could post a few tutorials on very stable ways of putting your hair up and securing with just a few pins. I have hip length hair and know some buns that work with minimal pinning and fuss that could work on your hair depending on how thick it is. I was able to put my hair up when it was shoulder length into a bun, while my mom with shoulder length hair can't prevent hers from unraveling because her hair is so thick.
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I would put it in a pony tail but idk about putting it in a bun..I wouldn't want to get ridiculed with gay jokes or anything like that(altough, I'm NOT gay)...I imagine i'd get made fun of pretty hard if I were to put my hair in a bun.
 
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slimjim119

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AtTheGates said:
I'v mainly just worked for a masonry company owned by my aunts husband (not technically my uncle though) but its way too physically demanding and I want to look for something different until I go back to school for some type of degree...The only thing im worried about is that iv grown my hair out since the last time I applied for a "regular" job and im worried that i'll get turned down from employment simply for being a guy with long hair...has anyone else on here had this problem?...im wondering if I should just cut my hair or if theres any chance at finding a job despite being a male with long hair (past shoulder length)


btw, I REALLY dont want to cut my hair because I think its bullshit that i should have to have short hair just because im a guy...and also, I hate my hairline and having long hair covers it up a bit.
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I think it would be more difficult to get a job with long hair. Just my opinion. Unless it's in the construction field. I think most employers want clean shaven and shorter hair with a guy.

I've always had short hair so I've never had a problem. But if I don't shave I've had remarks made about that.
 
lucifersam

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Some places don't care. I got a job at a movie theater with shoulder length hair. I had a job at an office where there were guys with even long hair, dyed blue. Then again, some places have strict dress codes. Unless the job is really worth something - a well-paying job - I wouldn't worry about it. Getting a minimum wage job where they'll treat you as replaceable, I say treat the job as replaceable too; that is, don't cut your hair for them. If it's a place with any kind of sense they'll let you know if they have a dress code that requires you to cut your hair, not just pass you up.
 
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