Gypsy
Super_Ideal_Rock
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So my hubby was laid off in January. And he went to many interviews that seemed to go very well. But he was always 'their second choice' and either turned down, or offered something that wasn't feasible.
SO... a several of weeks ago we were doing something stupid (don't ask, it involves a stupid bird who wouldn't fly and much aggrevation) and we were waiting for animal control for HOURS and then one of our neighboors says that there happens to be a cop car downstairs parked and talking to another one. So I ask my husband to go down and tell them to come up and help the bird. And he says, honey... the way I look that wouldn't be a good thing. And I was like... waaa??? He was wearing a screen print tee and 7 jeans and nice shoes. But, we agreed that I would drive down and talk to the cops and he's watch the bird.
Fast forward a couple of weeks and he gets a couple of calls for interviews. And for some reason I remembered his comment from the bird night and the cops. And I said to him... you know honey, you always dress in a nice suit, polish your shoes, ironed clean shirt... everything. But... how about you shave your face and let your hair grow in for these next couple of interviews.
And well... he did and was offered one of the jobs.
Which got me thinking...
This is what he 'normally' looks like...
and I guess it gives a certain impression to people. Not to me, because well to me he's just HIM. But apparently, the whole bald head facial hair thing... may have contributed to the 'you were our second choice'... instead of 'your hired' all these months.
Which I thought was strange.
I'm just wondering what you all think? I mean... even in a really nice suit and dressed to the nines, clean and well groomed (even with the bald head and chin thing) with a great personality, and a stong interview and background... would a person's appearance hold you back, either conciously or unconciously, from hiring them?
(This is for property management, costumer service and sales BTW)
SO... a several of weeks ago we were doing something stupid (don't ask, it involves a stupid bird who wouldn't fly and much aggrevation) and we were waiting for animal control for HOURS and then one of our neighboors says that there happens to be a cop car downstairs parked and talking to another one. So I ask my husband to go down and tell them to come up and help the bird. And he says, honey... the way I look that wouldn't be a good thing. And I was like... waaa??? He was wearing a screen print tee and 7 jeans and nice shoes. But, we agreed that I would drive down and talk to the cops and he's watch the bird.
Fast forward a couple of weeks and he gets a couple of calls for interviews. And for some reason I remembered his comment from the bird night and the cops. And I said to him... you know honey, you always dress in a nice suit, polish your shoes, ironed clean shirt... everything. But... how about you shave your face and let your hair grow in for these next couple of interviews.
And well... he did and was offered one of the jobs.
Which got me thinking...
This is what he 'normally' looks like...
and I guess it gives a certain impression to people. Not to me, because well to me he's just HIM. But apparently, the whole bald head facial hair thing... may have contributed to the 'you were our second choice'... instead of 'your hired' all these months.
Which I thought was strange.
I'm just wondering what you all think? I mean... even in a really nice suit and dressed to the nines, clean and well groomed (even with the bald head and chin thing) with a great personality, and a stong interview and background... would a person's appearance hold you back, either conciously or unconciously, from hiring them?
(This is for property management, costumer service and sales BTW)