January 19, 2007

More about my hair

I had to conclude my last post because I got distracted by something shiney and then when I came back, I couldn't remember what it was I wanted to say.

Now I do. Mostly.

Another thing I think when I'm considering a buzzcut is that it's just hair. I have little to no risk -- barring some unfortunate encounter with radiation or something -- of going bald, so I know my hair will just grow right back out.

At the same time, I think about the fact that I am going to be hunting for a new job in the next couple of months. This means meeting people who need to be impressed with the way I present myself. Not knowing that your haircut is completely wrong for you is a sure sign that you don't know how to present yourself.

If you've been watching the first few episodes of American Idol, you have seen several people who do not know how to present themselves properly, people who, for reasons that are beyond the scope of this blog or my interest in human psychology, lack the ability to understand how other people will respond to their appearance.

On the other hand, if I cut my hair now, I will have nearly two months before I start interviewing, so it would have time to grow out...

I dunno. I have a great haircut now and it would be a shame to eff it up on a hair experiment.

Posted by Flibbertigibbet at January 19, 2007 12:53 PM | TrackBack
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Do it. There's no real reason not to. Only you and the people you know are going to see any kind of difference. You may end up not liking it, your friends may think it looks strange, but someone interviewing you won't know what you looked like before the hair cut. They're not use to you looking a certain way, so they'll accept it outright and not give it a single thought. And why not? A large percentage of young fashionable men in Manhattan have buzzed hair already. So long as you're dressed appropriately for the interview (and I know you will be), it won't be a factor.

Chances are, even if you DO look hot with a buzzed cut, you'll probably think it's strange for the first few days anyway.

Posted by: Matt Chancellor at January 19, 2007 01:15 PM

This little poem should help you decide.

I'm aware some stare at my hair
In fact, to be fair, some really despair of my hair
But I don't care
For they're not aware
Nor are they debonair
In fact, they're just square.
They see hair down to there and go off on a tear.
I say, no fair.
A head that's bare is really nowhere.
So be like a bear
Be fair with your hair
Show it you care
Wear it to there, or to There, or to THERE if you dare.
My wife bought some hair at a fair to use as a spare
Did I care? Au contraire.
Spare hair is fair.
In fact, hair can be rare.
Fred Astaire got no hair
Nor does a chair
Or a chocolate eclair
And where is the hair on a pear?
Nowhere, mon fraire.
Now that I've shared my affair of the hair, I think I'll repair to my lair and use Nair- do you care?

Posted by: sompopo at January 20, 2007 12:24 PM

Do it! If you like it, you can keep it and get used to it before interviews. If you don't like it, in two months you'll have time to grow it back. At least that way you'll know before you go for interviews and you won't still be tempted to buzz it off after you start your new job.
It's definitely worth trying at least once in your life. Life is not a stage rehearsal. It's also not a spectator sport. The only way you'll know is if you try and now seems like a good time.

Posted by: anon at January 22, 2007 02:55 AM
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