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Nose ring |
| Message Name: |
Culture of a company matters |
| Date Posted: |
06/04/2001 |
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While it is a fact of human nature that we base our opinions often on first impressions, the narrow-minded are the ones that will be offended by your ring.
Look at people such as Pat Croce (owner of Phil. 76'ers), Mark Cuban (Dallas Mavericks), Dennis Rodman, Allen Iverson, Jesse Ventura, etc... and you will see people who refused to let unconventional approaches stop them from acheiving success.
I too have piercings and I've usually removed them for job interviews so as to not create distractions and I've found that once I'm hired and employers observe my work ethic and ability they are usually willing to overlook something as frivilous as rings.
Never allow someone else to dictate your individualism or you will be destined to become another tired, old, unhappy, broken spirit.
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| Message: |
There are two issues here:
1. Companies that have explicit policies about nose rings/colored hair/other forms of decoration. In these cases, when a company makes explicit policies about dress code etc, it is usually a sign that their HR department is overzealous or that they have a top down hierarchical management style. Anything that smacks of control should be worrying to a potential employee.
2. Unstated reactions to your nose ring may be much different then you wish. Regardless of stated policy, there are unstated expectations of any interviewee. I work for a design company, and if I hadn't shown up to the interview with piercings, funky clothes or strange colored hair, I would be seen as boring and lacking in creativity. Alternatively, at a bank, wearing a nose ring may convince your 55 year old boss that you are a communist.
Consider the culture of a prospective place, as much as the job responsibilities, salary, and location, and you'll save yourself a lot of hassle in the long run.
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