Introduction

[The Scottish Ambassador]

A big Scottish welcome m8. Do whatever is good for you. Take it easy 

[Tyler]

Clipped, welcome!!  I run across several Sly businessman in my sales job, so you should feel comfortable with the look and be ready to wow them with your CPA skills.

[Coltsfan73]

Hey man Welcome!

[time2shine]

Welcome man.  Maybe I'm too much of an optimist, but if I run into someone that's not a fan of the shaved look, I know their impression is completely changed after we start talking.  So many people stress the importance of the first impression, but I personally feel how you end a moment with someone is far more important.
We'll all be remembered for our personalities and the things we've done.  Being bald is just a plus 

So, I think you'll do great with your new look.

[PowerOfCheese]

So many people stress the importance of the first impression, but I personally feel how you end a moment with someone is far more important.

Wise words my friend.

[clipped]

Welcome Clipped, I am a CPA myself and had some of the same reservations as you are having right now.  I work in the audit field and have not had any negative reactions.  Very honestly it has not been an issue at all.  Feel free to PM me if you have any specific questions or want more feedback.

Thanks SLYinKC and everyone else for the encouragement. I am in audit also.  It's strange. I do not think badly of anyone who has a tight buzz or is shaved.  On the contrary, I admire their courage to do what they want. So, why do I hesitate? Not sure...need to think about that...just stuck in my ways I guess.  Since I will be changing jobs, this may be a good time to change image also.  BTW, not sure what PM is or how to do that. 

[clipped]

As far as a professional appearance, as a lawyer, I find shaved is totally acceptable here in the conservative south for a professional.  I shave every day, it does make me look younger according to almost every comment at work.  Also, as many here will tell you, people remember your name as they never did w/ the mpb.  That's a plus in a job search w/ otherwise good credentials.  Enjoy the freedom, live sly.  A fresh haircut everyday!

Thanks Saintc for the advice. I am up north and see many buzzzed professionals here also...just not sure what's holding me back from being one of them.  I think the tight buzz would do me justice in the job market...agree it makes me look younger.   Then, perhaps when I land somewhere new, I will have the guts to shave as I start the new job. In the meantime, one thing I know is somewhat holding me back ... I really enjoy the barbershop visits.  I go to an old fashioned barber shop (not a salon, or a supercuts chop shop) run by young guys who are a pleasure to chat with - it's a real all male hang-out place. If I switch to a weekly #1 buzz, which is probably where I would be comfortable now & for the job search, that'll add-up at $18/cut & I am trying to cut expenses. But honestly, I would feel bad about not giving him the business in this economy ... real old fashioned barber shops are a dying institution up here.  I suppose I could self buzz and stop in once a month for a professional job, and he wouldn't be offended.  If I hadn't been going to this barber, who encouraged me to switch to a buzz as my mpb advanced, I am not sure I would have gotten to this point.  Any thoughts?

[R o b 6]

I go to an old fashioned barber shop (not a salon, or a supercuts chop shop) run by young guys who are a pleasure to chat with - it's a real all male hang-out place. If I switch to a weekly #1 buzz, which is probably where I would be comfortable now & for the job search, that'll add-up at $18/cut & I am trying to cut expenses. But honestly, I would feel bad about not giving him the business in this economy ... real old fashioned barber shops are a dying institution up here.  I suppose I could self buzz and stop in once a month for a professional job, and he wouldn't be offended.  If I hadn't been going to this barber, who encouraged me to switch to a buzz as my mpb advanced, I am not sure I would have gotten to this point.  Any thoughts?

Welcome, clipped. No one even flinched at work when I went from a buzz to bald. And my barber (old-fashion traditional shop; younger barber)helped me off the fence as well and suggested the slick bald look one day after going shorter and shorter. I still go there 2-3 times a month for a great razor shave...he isn't offended at all and in fact, gave me some tips about using a Fusion and which direction to shave. He's totally cool with it and told me he has several clients who do the same thing. The few bucks it costs a month is worth it and you still get the barbershop experience, only better!