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#60 by D.A.L.U.I. on 17 Aug, 2011 08:22
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Gotten a number of compliments...which is nice. Keep being told I look younger (I am 39) and it is good look.
And it's even nicer because I and a lot of the guys here will support this, the compliments just keep coming--really.
And the added benefit for your son in the event that the genetics bring mpb to him, he has a great example now about how to deal with it--the way his Dad did! Good going. -
#61 by Sooner Steve on 17 Aug, 2011 17:39
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I am not ashamed to be bald, it feels great. I am more embarrassed that I wore a "system", but you live and you learn.
Each day I am less self conscious. My wife has said she has gotten used to the new me and she likes it.
KW: that was the hardest part for me was being embarrassed that I had worn a system for so long. I know how happy and relieved you are. I officially welcome you to the "the former system wearers club!". It is GREAT! -
#62 by Laser Man on 17 Aug, 2011 20:12
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The self-consciousness fades with time. You've also got good support because your wife likes the look. My wife has been great about my sly look and that helped the self-consciousness go away pretty quickly.
You'll also find that people at work will adjust very quickly. My assistant commented the other day that she has a hard time picturing me with hair. We've been working together for years and I've only been sly for three months! -
#63 by andrew on 17 Aug, 2011 20:53
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Congratulations KW .... Great decision.
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#64 by baldjoeg on 18 Aug, 2011 06:43
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Great news KW. Glad to hear it. Looking forward to seeing a picture. -
#65 by JP1975 on 22 Aug, 2011 19:05
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Hi,
Its been a little over a month since i started the thread. I am still set for my November system removal and head shave. When i set the date i was still a little nervous but ever day that passes i get more and more excited to do the deed. i cant wait to be free!!!.
I have told some family members of my plans and they are all supportive. Work still scares me ( I work in a factory, my coworkers are a bit less than polite) I wore a baseball hat to work for the first time ever today. i wanted to test the waters to see how my coworkers would act. You would think me wearing a hat was the only thing happening in these peoples lives. I received good and bad responses from most people i interact with. Based on their reaction just wearing a hat I know they are going to break my Balls when i show up sly. But it was a good expierence none the less.
Going in with a shaved head is not my concern. Its the taking off the system and owning up to the lye that i have been living that scares me.
if anyone has new going back to work without hair system and sly stories would love to hear them.
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#66 by KW72 on 25 Aug, 2011 08:35
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It has been a little over 2 weeks since I got rid of the system...
I work in a building with roughly 1000 employees. I am a Director of Labor Relations so part of my job is meeting with employees/management on a regular basis. I have worked at my company for nearly 10 years and had a system the entire time. I gave 4 people a heads up and told them the real story. They were were all supportive and told me they had no idea I wore a system. I took 3 days off after the system was removed and shaved it down. Been back to work for almost 2 full weeks...
I have gotten several positive comments and 9/10 people never ask me about it. They just say something like "nice new haircut", "you look younger", "I like the new look", etc. Only had 2 people ask, "Why did you do that?". They were more concerned that I might have cancer. I told them that my hair was thinning and going grey and that I decided to shave my head (which is the truth). After that there were no more follow ups and back to the usual conversation topics. -
#67 by KW72 on 25 Aug, 2011 08:42
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At the end of the day if you are comfortable with yourself others will be comfortable around you. If you act like it is no big deal, they won't make a big deal about your haircut. This sounds so simple but it is the truth. I wish I realized this 20 years ago instead of 2 months ago, but I figured it out. It is easy to maintain, looks fine, saves money and gives you peace of mind that you are not carrying around a secret. There is no downside...
Every day is easier than the previous one. My friends and family have been great and most of them like my new look. I was more nervous about work but after the first couple days it is no big deal.
It is the right decision. Good luck. -
#68 by Acme on 27 Aug, 2011 08:54
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I have been bald for a week now. Never had a system. Most people didn't think I had a big problem with thining/receding because of the way I tried to comb my hair. I could see how bad it was really getting and it was causing internal conflict so I went for the gusto and shaved it off.
Going back to work was stressful for me too but I had over 90% really good reactions and everyone was telling me it is a great look. Makes me think I must have been ugly with hair. If you read my post [1st 7 days - As told from within my head for your entertainment], you will realize you were not alone in feeling self conscious and realize how great you feel. I hope our stories can help more people. -
#69 by bigdoug on 18 Sep, 2011 20:47
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Im currently a hc memeber on the executive program. When I mentioned quitting they told me I couldn't even though when I began they told me I could if I wasn't happy. They also stated I could upgrade or downgrade anytime. Well, it appears as though that was a lie too because when I tried to downgrade to their cheapest program they told ne I couldn't because it'd screw up their ordering process. I told them I didn't wanna wear their hair anymore so id just pay for the program and they insisted that since I was on such a high program that I couldn't downgrade to anything lower than a platinum program. Is there any loophole or way around this? I mean I called the 800 number and they are clueless about the contracts. They just said they thought it was bs that they wouldn't work with me and they gave me a number to rich narcisi who's supposed to be head of sales and services in the northern region. I've tried for weeks and all I get is a msg saying he's unavailable. Is there anything I can do? Id rather be happy and bald than broke and miserable with a full head of hair.
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#70 by TheSlyBear on 18 Sep, 2011 21:05
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As I said in your other post, just stop paying. If you didn't sign a contract, there's not a damned thing they can do about it.