Would you hire a man with long hair? (1 Viewer)

[ScottNorwood]

Depends on the job. I manage a team of developers so sometimes the best ones are a little crazy (and look the part).

 

[NCCommish]

Would I hire a man with long hair? Of course.

Would it inadvertently make me thing a little less of him upon first meeting, especially if I'm considering him for a professional position? Probably. But it wouldn't be some absolute bar like a face tattoo or giant gauges probably would be.

Why should it matter on a man and not a woman? What does it make you think about them? Does short hair on a woman matter in any way?

I'm not saying it should matter. Your question was whether it would affect my view of a potential candidate. I asked honestly - which is that it probably would slightly in the negative and probably stem from my unconscious. Why? Well, while I would agree that length of hair is arbitrary and shouldn't mean anything, it's really a sign of preparedness and care for what you're requesting to endeavor. Right or wrong, a clean cut look is what is common and accept. I keep my hair cut cleanly out of respect for my profession. If someone didn't, I'd see them not caring as much about what he is trying to do (in this case get a job).

If the guys face is freshly shaved and his hair is clean and tied back he isnt clean cut?

It's a relative question. But yes, if he stood next to a dude who is had short, clean cut hair, he would appear relatively less clean cut. I have a feeling that no matter what I say you're going to have some conclusive rhetorical retort to come back with.

Im not trying to retort you but the philosophy in generalIts a sexist view but im not trying to argue with you, just get a sense of that manner of thinking

What does sexism have to do with it? I'm not saying someone with long hair looks more feminine or less masculine. I'm saying it looks like they don't care quite as much about the professional position they are seeking because, right or wrong, the societal stereotype is that professionals have short, clean cut hair.

But that view only applies to male professionals, so its sexist

Ugh. Now I wish I hadnt given you real advice.

That view may be immature or naive, but it isn't his fault Zow didn't know what sexist meant.

Zow is fine you and MC may need to hit a dictionary

 

[xulf]

JFC...is this really happening. Woz nailed it...enough said.

 

[Freelove]

Zow is fine you and MC may need to hit a dictionary

Please refrain from this. You're defending an idiot. Read any five Zow posts above. Guy can't spell, punctuate, or use words above a sixth grade level. Maybe taking his side in a linguistic argument isn't the way to go.

Sexism has nothing to do with his preconceptions of masculinity and femininity, and everything to do with prejudicial views used to discriminate. If he says he'd only hire people with short hair, I'd challenge him that he'd hire women with long hair. Failing to even acknowledge that women groomed in the common socially approved style might be applying for any man's job? Sexist.

Far from saying MC is right to expect his hair to be a non-issue in any interview. But don't defend the completely incorrect based on the original post's thesis. Zow is barely stringing words together coherently half the time above.

 

[Freelove]

Guy's not seriously a lawyer, is he?

That's terrifying.

 

[Flying V]

Let's not get our ponytail in a knot over this.

 

[Freelove]

No, you didn't. You asked people's opinion on how they'd react to a potential job candidates with long hair.
Advice implies you are asking people to suggest you take an action within the specific subset of facts that you're dealing with.

Look, the only "advice" that you want to hear is that people with long hair should be given privilege and preference to a job position because they are awesome free spirits who are clearly super talented. In that case, rock on with your flowing mane and anyone who doesn't give you a job is a close-minded fascist.

Like, try to get through that gem and then tell me again that I've got no business challenging this guy's communicative skills.

 

[Otis]

Nope

 

[MC Gas Money]

Its immature of me to think that a man being expected to have a certain length of hair and a woman isnt is sexist?

What else could you call it?

 

[timschochet]

I'd never hire long haired freaky people. They need not apply.

 

[Mjolnirs]

I would, but I have long hair.

Twenty seven years ago I was working in a warehouse and had fairly long hair. I cut it above my collar for a job interview for a government job. I went in and the guy that would be my supervisor was in jeans, t-shirt, had long hair and a good size beard. I got the job and my hair hasn't been that short since.

 

[MC Gas Money]

Zow is fine you and MC may need to hit a dictionary

Please refrain from this. You're defending an idiot. Read any five Zow posts above. Guy can't spell, punctuate, or use words above a sixth grade level. Maybe taking his side in a linguistic argument isn't the way to go.Sexism has nothing to do with his preconceptions of masculinity and femininity, and everything to do with prejudicial views used to discriminate. If he says he'd only hire people with short hair, I'd challenge him that he'd hire women with long hair. Failing to even acknowledge that women groomed in the common socially approved style might be applying for any man's job? Sexist.

Far from saying MC is right to expect his hair to be a non-issue in any interview. But don't defend the completely incorrect based on the original post's thesis. Zow is barely stringing words together coherently half the time above.

I dont know why zow thinks im being argumentative. Im merely asking follow up questions. Obviously I have long hair and its clear how I feel about it and Im trying to ascertain the reasoning behind an opposing viewpoint.

 

[ILUVBEER99]

There really isn't any positive to having long hair for almost any job.

some employers would be bothered by it, so why not just cut your mane so you're sure it's not an issue. Why roll the dice.

 

[El Floppo]

Given the job I doubt it would matter as long as you looked neat and clean. In a professional, customer facing job? Yeah it would be a problem.

I've had long hair in a professional, customer facing job.

It was never an issue. But I'm also in a creative field where expectations from employers and clients are different. I don't see any bankers or finance guys with long hair.

Truck driver? I don't see how it's going to be an issue... unless that employer doesn't want it.

 

[xulf]

No, you didn't. You asked people's opinion on how they'd react to a potential job candidates with long hair.



Advice implies you are asking people to suggest you take an action within the specific subset of facts that you're dealing with.



Look, the only "advice" that you want to hear is that people with long hair should be given privilege and preference to a job position because they are awesome free spirits who are clearly super talented. In that case, rock on with your flowing mane and anyone who doesn't give you a job is a close-minded fascist.

Like, try to get through that gem and then tell me again that I've got no business challenging this guy's communicative skills.

Wtf are you talking about?

 

[MC Gas Money]

There really isn't any positive to having long hair for almost any job.

some employers would be bothered by it, so why not just cut your mane so you're sure it's not an issue. Why roll the dice.

Thats what im leaning toward. If I grow it back but im good at the job it wont matter.

 

[ClownCausedChaos2]

There really isn't any positive to having long hair for almost any job.

some employers would be bothered by it, so why not just cut your mane so you're sure it's not an issue. Why roll the dice.

Tbis is good advice, too.

 

[MC Gas Money]

No, you didn't. You asked people's opinion on how they'd react to a potential job candidates with long hair.



Advice implies you are asking people to suggest you take an action within the specific subset of facts that you're dealing with.



Look, the only "advice" that you want to hear is that people with long hair should be given privilege and preference to a job position because they are awesome free spirits who are clearly super talented. In that case, rock on with your flowing mane and anyone who doesn't give you a job is a close-minded fascist.

Like, try to get through that gem and then tell me again that I've got no business challenging this guy's communicative skills.

Wtf are you talking about?

I have no idea what these guys are talking about either. Idk why zow had to turn the discussion in to an arguement. I was trying to be civil.

 

[drummer]

I'd never hire long haired freaky people. They need not apply.

Awful

 

[MC Gas Money]

I'd never hire long haired freaky people. They need not apply.

Awful

Captain Liberal wont hire a long hair?

 

[shadyridr]

Guys still grow their hair long? Is this the 80s?

 

[drummer]

I'd never hire long haired freaky people. They need not apply.

Awful

Captain Liberal wont hire a long hair?

Again, I won't hire a guy with 1,538 posts since June 14th, and who has been banned under several other nics too.

 

[drummer]

Guys still grow their hair long? Is this the 80s?

This. He even rocks a pony tail.

 

[shadyridr]

And im not even kidding. I havent seen a man with long hair in a really long time.

 

[Koya]

I'd never hire long haired freaky people. They need not apply.

Awful

Captain Liberal wont hire a long hair?

Dude, chill out.

Just put your hair under your hat and go in to ask him why.

 

[drummer]

I'd never hire long haired freaky people. They need not apply.

Awful

Captain Liberal wont hire a long hair?

Dude, chill out.

Just put your hair under your hat and go in to ask him why.

Doesn't he want to drive a truck? You don't even need teeth for that. You have to be sober though. I think he is SOL there.

 

[MC Gas Money]

And im not even kidding. I havent seen a man with long hair in a really long time.

You arent familiar with the metal community I take it

 

[nightmare]

Are you going to be the company's contact with customers?(delivery where the customer signs)

or are you simply hook and drop?

 

[McGarnicle]

Any guy with long hair is going to steal from the company, guaranteed.

 

[cstu]

Its been my experience that many people have a backwards and negative view of men with long hair.

Im contemplating cutting my hair to help with my job search. Would long hair affect your view of a potential candidate in any way? If so why?

I am a blue collar guy and I know its less of an issue than with white collar jobs but would still like input about both. I wouldnt be too happy about cutting my hair since its an homage to my viking ancestors and I dont think people should be judged by superficial things such as this.

I appreciate the input.

I would hire you but you would have to dress like a viking.

 

[MC Gas Money]

I'd never hire long haired freaky people. They need not apply.

Awful

Captain Liberal wont hire a long hair?

Dude, chill out.Just put your hair under your hat and go in to ask him why.

Doesn't he want to drive a truck? You don't even need teeth for that. You have to be sober though. I think he is SOL there.

You really are an idiot and now you keep repeating stupidity. Go play your drums and get a life.

 

[MC Gas Money]

Are you going to be the company's contact with customers?(delivery where the customer signs)

or are you simply hook and drop?

If I eventually get a job at the HVAC supply house that I want ill be dropping off at the mechanics workshops, garages or job sites and they dont care who drops it off

 

[Willie Neslon]

When I first applied for a job many years ago I had hair down to almost my waist. I didn't get the job but it had nothing to do with my hair, it was because I couldn't operate a forklift. I got the second job I applied for and still have it. I would say it worked out very well for them.

 

[MC Gas Money]

Its been my experience that many people have a backwards and negative view of men with long hair.

Im contemplating cutting my hair to help with my job search. Would long hair affect your view of a potential candidate in any way? If so why?

I am a blue collar guy and I know its less of an issue than with white collar jobs but would still like input about both. I wouldnt be too happy about cutting my hair since its an homage to my viking ancestors and I dont think people should be judged by superficial things such as this.

I appreciate the input.

I would hire you but you would have to dress like a viking.

Even on casual friday?

 

[shadyridr]

And im not even kidding. I havent seen a man with long hair in a really long time.

You arent familiar with the metal community I take it

metal community again this aint the ####in 80s

 

[MC Gas Money]

When I first applied for a job many years ago I had hair down to almost my waist. I didn't get the job but it had nothing to do with my hair, it was because I couldn't operate a forklift. I got the second job I applied for and still have it. I would say it worked out very well for them.

You didnt know how to operate thr forklift or you didnt havr the certificate?

 

[MAC_32]

Define, long.

 

[MC Gas Money]

And im not even kidding. I havent seen a man with long hair in a really long time.

You arent familiar with the metal community I take it

metal community again this aint the ####in 80s

This isnt 80's metal. Its death metal and black metal. No denim jackets or hairdpray

 

[MC Gas Money]

Define, long.

12 inches. Just below my shoulders

 

[drummer]

I'd never hire long haired freaky people. They need not apply.

Awful

Captain Liberal wont hire a long hair?

Dude, chill out.Just put your hair under your hat and go in to ask him why.

Doesn't he want to drive a truck? You don't even need teeth for that. You have to be sober though. I think he is SOL there.

You really are an idiot and now you keep repeating stupidity. Go play your drums and get a life.

I still won't hire you, and it's worth at least 25 bucks an hour to start.

ETA: and you don't even have to cut your hair too.

 

[Koya]

I'd never hire long haired freaky people. They need not apply.

Awful

Captain Liberal wont hire a long hair?

Dude, chill out.

Just put your hair under your hat and go in to ask him why.

Doesn't he want to drive a truck? You don't even need teeth for that. You have to be sober though. I think he is SOL there.

Look, you look like an upstanding young man. I think you'll do.

But, imagine that, me working for you?

 

[MC Gas Money]

I'd never hire long haired freaky people. They need not apply.

Awful

Captain Liberal wont hire a long hair?

Dude, chill out.Just put your hair under your hat and go in to ask him why.

Doesn't he want to drive a truck? You don't even need teeth for that. You have to be sober though. I think he is SOL there.

You really are an idiot and now you keep repeating stupidity. Go play your drums and get a life.

I still won't hire you, and it's worth at least 25 bucks an hour to start.

ETA: and you don't even have to cut your hair too.

Good. See you later

 

[Willie Neslon]

When I first applied for a job many years ago I had hair down to almost my waist. I didn't get the job but it had nothing to do with my hair, it was because I couldn't operate a forklift. I got the second job I applied for and still have it. I would say it worked out very well for them.

You didnt know how to operate thr forklift or you didnt havr the certificate?

You didn't have to have a certificate or license back then I don't think. They just wanted someone with experience.

 

[drummer]

I'd never hire long haired freaky people. They need not apply.

Awful

Captain Liberal wont hire a long hair?

Dude, chill out.Just put your hair under your hat and go in to ask him why.

Doesn't he want to drive a truck? You don't even need teeth for that. You have to be sober though. I think he is SOL there.

You really are an idiot and now you keep repeating stupidity. Go play your drums and get a life.

I still won't hire you, and it's worth at least 25 bucks an hour to start.

ETA: and you don't even have to cut your hair too.

Good. See you later

We call them neck downs too.

 

[MAC_32]

Define, long.

12 inches. Just below my shoulders

oh, I was talking about me. Been keeping my eyes open and need to decide whether to trim the beard and cut my hair before I interview or not. I'm still way above my shoulders though.Below? Yeah, that's long.

 

[MC Gas Money]

Define, long.

12 inches. Just below my shoulders

oh, I was talking about me. Been keeping my eyes open and need to decide whether to trim the beard and cut my hair before I interview or not. I'm still way above my shoulders though.Below? Yeah, that's long.

Some people even think s few inches is long

 

[Christo]

Given the job I doubt it would matter as long as you looked neat and clean. In a professional, customer facing job? Yeah it would be a problem.

I've had long hair in a professional, customer facing job.

It was never an issue. But I'm also in a creative field where expectations from employers and clients are different. I don't see any bankers or finance guys with long hair.

Truck driver? I don't see how it's going to be an issue... unless that employer doesn't want it.

Somehow I doubt MCGM's long hair is in the same category as your lustrous, flowing locks.

MCGM

El Floppisimo

 

[MAC_32]

Define, long.

12 inches. Just below my shoulders

oh, I was talking about me. Been keeping my eyes open and need to decide whether to trim the beard and cut my hair before I interview or not. I'm still way above my shoulders though.Below? Yeah, that's long.

Some people even think s few inches is long

thats why I'm watching. Although if I'm not going to get hired because my hair is a few inches long that doesn't sound like a place I want to work anyway,

 

[Christo]

And im not even kidding. I havent seen a man with long hair in a really long time.

You arent familiar with the metal community I take it

metal community again this aint the ####in 80s

This isnt 80's metal. Its death metal and black metal. No denim jackets or hairdpray

That's why it sucks.

 

[Christo]

Well, one of the reasons.