To be honest, sniffing around for jobs as I am / should be right now
one of the most depressing thoughts is that I'd probably have to get myself a socially acceptable haircut prior to any potential job interview...

(And put some clothes on, naturally)
(LongJohnBaldry, Mon 15 Nov 2010, 16:22, 2 replies, latest was 15 years ago)

Maybe...
I think as long as it looks tidy and clean, and doesn't cover your face, you'll be fine.
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Mon 15 Nov 2010, 16:23, Reply)

Perhaps. It's very hard to tell.
I could try and tie it back just for interview, which would obviously look awful but would be more temporary than if I had to grow it back afterwards.
(LongJohnBaldry, Mon 15 Nov 2010, 16:25, Reply)

You can tie it up with some nice colourful flowers
and pretty things. I'm sure you'd make an impression.
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Mon 15 Nov 2010, 16:29, Reply)

Surely not
you've met Enzyme, and Lab - all fairly serious jobs and not serious at all hair...
(berk, Mon 15 Nov 2010, 16:36, Reply)

This is a very good point.
And strangely reassuring. Thinking about it, if I don't have to deal directly with the public, I don't see why my hair should be an issue.
(LongJohnBaldry, Mon 15 Nov 2010, 16:37, Reply)

Even if you did
I don't see anything wrong with a guy having long hair, as long as it's clean and tidy.
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Mon 15 Nov 2010, 16:40, Reply)

^ this
as long as you wash it, it's fine. I have no problems at all with the lass on the 5th floor who has pink hair, but many with the bloke who runs the FACS facility who has a greasy nicotine stained combover.
(berk, Mon 15 Nov 2010, 16:46, Reply)

Aj
I'd hate that. Maybe you should leave post-its in his desk telling him to wash.
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Mon 15 Nov 2010, 16:49, Reply)

My hair is DEADLY serious, Missy

( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Mon 15 Nov 2010, 16:50, Reply)

Have you heard back from the hippie mag?

( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Mon 15 Nov 2010, 16:25, Reply)

Not directly.
I noticed the other day that they appear to have re-posted the advert for the job.
(LongJohnBaldry, Mon 15 Nov 2010, 16:25, Reply)

I take it that's bad? Sorry to hear that.
I'll keep my fingers crossed. If you ever fancy coming into the anal scene I'll hook you up with a talented producer.
( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Mon 15 Nov 2010, 16:28, Reply)

Well, it suggests they either didn't receive any applications they deemed suitable for the job
Or they're opening up a second (similar) post. Wondering whether I should send them my application again.

Edit: My mistake - this will teach me to read the damn things properly - they're advertising for a social science editor for this one. (I applied for physical sciences) Therefore no, I just haven't heard back from them. But I think it's been over six weeks now so I suspect I won't. You said there was some work going on the anal scene...?
(LongJohnBaldry, Mon 15 Nov 2010, 16:29, Reply)

I'd see why they'd stagger the adverts- you wouldn't want to get thickos like you confusing the two and have a PHYSICIST in a SOCIAL SCIENCE area. That would never do.

Oh ho, as for the "openings", they're a little "small" and "tight", but I'm sure I could provide some "lubrication" in the right area and with the right person, and you'd sliiiiiiide right in!
( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Mon 15 Nov 2010, 16:35, Reply)