Sly Bald Guys Forum
Discussions About Being Bald => To be or not be...Bald => Topic started by: Christian on January 27, 2007, 01:35:59 AM
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I just started a new job about 4 weeks ago. Already in the time of the job interview I was thinking about shaving my head again but thought it would be better to go to the job interview with a "traditional" haircut.
Now I moved to Hamburg and decided to order HeadBlade for the first time. I have it in my drawer for 2 weeks now and don't know if it is a good idea to shave right now. I always liked my bald look; it felt so great! But now I am concerned about reactions in the office.
I know that I make a very good progress there and that ppl see that I do quite a good work and I also know that I want more. I don't want to lower my chances by shaving my head right now.
People there are mostly conservative, we are wearing suits etc.
Now it is week-end; I want (and need) a new haircut and really thinking about shaving it all off. But it is winter and the bald head would look a little brighter than my face and finally ... what about monday? I am concerned about peoples reactions.
In my old job it was no problem at all when I appeared bald from time to time ... first reactions weren't the easiest ones but people got used to it and liked it.
What would you guys do if you had a new job? Would you just shave it all off and see?
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If you already have the job I would shave it. To be honest, I think it will help you stand out amongst the crowd; in a good way. Especially if you do really good work. I think the worst that they would do is tell you that you need to grow it back, but I don't think they would. Then again, in California, where I live, it's illegal for them to do that. I found that I got a much better response from clients and my superiors. I think this had to do a lot with my boost in confidence from shaving my head.
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I agree with Tyler. Don't get us wrong...it still takes huevos to do what you want to do.
But I don't think it will jeopardize your employment....especially nowadays that the bald look is coming more and more in vogue.
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This guy's the BOSS at his firm....
He's very conservative....and very successful.....financial consultant.
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It's an individual choice. I am a CPA and my firm's office is in downtown San Francisco. Although I work out of my home a majority of the time, I have yet to receive a negative comment about my choice to go sly. It's a good look, and if you are comfortable with it for you, I think your self-confidence will shine thru (pun intended).
If you like it, and you're not covering your face, head, ears, lips, etc. etc. with piercings and tattoos, shaving your head is quite minor. Go for it.
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Shave it!
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Hey Man;
I too think you sould go ahead and scalp the dome, and you already picked a good razor to do the job. If by chance you do nick yourself, don't let it turn you off using the HeadBlade, sometimes it takes a little time to develope your nack for using it.
Also as you stated people at your work already know you do a good job, just by shaving you head wont affect your job preformance in a negative way. So go for it dude. $#!zzle
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go for it they can't fire you for it...plus there is always the excuse that the barber messed it up and it was easy to shave it and let it grow back even if they raise a fuss but once it grows on them they will not notice it or think twice about it,,,lol
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Shave it part II
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Shave it!
Shave it part II
Too direct...we like the long, drugged out...I mean dragged out....verbose.... approach @^t b!@h
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Thank you guys for your support. :)
I guess it is definitly that I will shave my head soon. Haven't done it so far but I am going to do it.
Today is sunday and I am still fighting with myself if I should to it now or wait until next friday so I have the complete week-end for myself to get used to it.
Looking foward to do it and will post you a before and after picture after I have done it.
Curious about the ppl reactions in the office then. ;)
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...or wait until next friday so I have the complete week-end for myself to get used to it.
It's still definitely a big step.....If I were in your position, I would do it on Friday. I shaved mine so I would have an entire WEEK to get used to it without social interaction....but that's a little extreme....and impractical for most guys.
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I shaved my head while at my real estate firm. Nothing but positive results. I did ask a few if they thought I looked any less professional, all answers were no.
I think it's all on how you carry yourself, how you dress and how you speak.
Chad
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I shaved my head while at my real estate firm. Nothing but positive results. I did ask a few if they thought I looked any less professional, all answers were no.
I think it's all on how you carry yourself, how you dress and how you speak.
Chad
The Green Day shirt not withstanding.... ;D
Naahhh....that's exactly right, Chad..
Excellent case and point for Christian's situation O0
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I shaved my head when I had been at my current job for a little less than a year. People still poke fun at me sometimes, but that's alright, without hair it just rolls right off the melon....hehehehehehehe
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I shaved my head when I had been at my current job for a little less than a year. People still poke fun at me sometimes, but that's alright, without hair it just rolls right off the melon....hehehehehehehe
Laughing at yourself is always the best medicine. At my church since i've shaved my head grown out the beard(and dyed it darker) i've been called terrorist as a joke, and two weeks ago a good friend of mine called me a muslim extremist. So last week when I saw him after youth group I go muslim extremist here reporting for duty.
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I shaved my head when I had been at my current job for a little less than a year. People still poke fun at me sometimes, but that's alright, without hair it just rolls right off the melon....hehehehehehehe
Laughing at yourself is always the best medicine. At my church since i've shaved my head grown out the beard(and dyed it darker) i've been called terrorist as a joke, and two weeks ago a good friend of mine called me a muslim extremist. So last week when I saw him after youth group I go muslim extremist here reporting for duty.
I'd be carefull with that sort of stuff these days, someone might take you seriously.
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:) Lieber Christian! I'd shave it. I am an academic (professor of Englsh at a local college). No group of professionals is more conservative--when it comes to appearance (not politics!)-- than the faculty. I sweated their reactions too but found that the bald look was immediately accepted. I also feared my students' reaction, which proved positive. Most of the people at your new position don't really know you; you can make any statement you want, but don't wait until they categorize you. As several guys on the site have noted, it's our oldest relatives and acquaintances who have the hardest time with the change. Hamburg is as cosmopolitan as NYC; no one will have a problem with your new look and you'll be true to your own aesthetic. Let us know what you decide. Wiedersehen, Professor Melon
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Hey Professor Melon,
that was a very nice statement! Thx!
I am going to shave my head tomorrow after work ... gonna let you guys know if I really did it then. ;)
And I will post a pic asap. :)
Let's talk tomorrow. :)
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I've been trying to get my boss to shave his for quite a while now. Yesterday he took it down to a #2 guard. I asked him if he was giving his wife time to get used to the idea, he replied not only that, but being in management it would be a rather drastic change. (I've been here for three years almost, and him about a year and a half)
Just another perspective........
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I JUST DID IT!
It is friday, the week is over, I came home and shaved my head!
For the first time I used the HeadBlade ... it was a good feeling but I had to use my normal razor for some special areas around the head. But I will post about HeadBlade in the thread for it later!
It feels so great and I am so glad I did it!
Only thing I am concerned abou now is how ppl at work will react on monday.
Pics later. ;)
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Congrats!!!!
Glad you freed yourself
Looking forward to the pics
P@^ C#)P
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Congrats!!!!
Glad you freed yourself
Looking forward to the pics
P@^ C#)P
Way to go, man!.....
I know the feeling....
Thanks for sharing!!
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I JUST DID IT!
It is friday, the week is over, I came home and shaved my head!
For the first time I used the HeadBlade ... it was a good feeling but I had to use my normal razor for some special areas around the head. But I will post about HeadBlade in the thread for it later!
It feels so great and I am so glad I did it!
Only thing I am concerned abou now is how ppl at work will react on monday.
Pics later. ;)
Sweet! Welcome to the wonderful world of Sly!
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I JUST DID IT!
It is friday, the week is over, I came home and shaved my head!
For the first time I used the HeadBlade ... it was a good feeling but I had to use my normal razor for some special areas around the head. But I will post about HeadBlade in the thread for it later!
It feels so great and I am so glad I did it!
Only thing I am concerned abou now is how ppl at work will react on monday.
Pics later. ;)
congrats.
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I JUST DID IT!
It is friday, the week is over, I came home and shaved my head!
For the first time I used the HeadBlade ... it was a good feeling but I had to use my normal razor for some special areas around the head. But I will post about HeadBlade in the thread for it later!
It feels so great and I am so glad I did it!
Only thing I am concerned abou now is how ppl at work will react on monday.
Pics later. ;)
P@^ (**! p#@t Way to go man; I'm glad to hear you finally scalped you lid. And Welcome to the group.
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Dude shave it.... Sly is the new combover... and in a suit a bald man looks sly. I work in a building with over 500 people and all the managers know me by name even the ones that don't have anything to do with me. I'm one of maybe 5 bald dudes, and i would say i have the personality to claim Sly... the other guys are really off the wall.
scratch that
Good for you dude
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I JUST DID IT!
It is friday, the week is over, I came home and shaved my head!
For the first time I used the HeadBlade ... it was a good feeling but I had to use my normal razor for some special areas around the head. But I will post about HeadBlade in the thread for it later!
It feels so great and I am so glad I did it!
Only thing I am concerned abou now is how ppl at work will react on monday.
Pics later. ;)
O0
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Here are the b4 and after pics.
Just a little tired on the bald one. ;)
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Looks good Christian!
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looks quite sssllllllyyyyy!
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Yeah, man...you got good features that the baldness accentuates O0
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Phew!! Has it just got hotter in this forum, or is it just me?!!
Christian, Sly was definitely the way for you to go!! :-*
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Looks good bro
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Just wanted to let you ppl know that my bald look wasn't a problem in the office at all (since yet). Some collegues like it, some not. Some asked my why I am doing it in winter and not wait until summer and some others asked me if I lost a bet. I said no and that I like the look and gonna keep it.
My teammanger came to me and said: Ahh ... new look ... nice decision ... looks funny.
Maybe funny wasn't the word I wanted to hear but it is better than: you can't work here like that. ;)
Another chef just ignored my bald look but I saw that she didn't understood why I did it or liked the look.
After a few shaves with the HB I have some razor bumps which doesn't look the best ... but they will heal and then it looks all sly and great! :)
Even now it is winter I rarely wear a hat or base cap because I really love the snow, rain and wind on my bald head. ;)
Gonna post some more and better pics and soon as all bumps are gone and this bad cold I am having is gone, too. Makes me look tired and ill all the time. ;)
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Just wanted to let you ppl know that my bald look wasn't a problem in the office at all (since yet). Some collegues like it, some not. Some asked my why I am doing it in winter and not wait until summer and some others asked me if I lost a bet. I said no and that I like the look and gonna keep it.
My teammanger came to me and said: Ahh ... new look ... nice decision ... looks funny.
Maybe funny wasn't the word I wanted to hear but it is better than: you can't work here like that. ;)
Another chef just ignored my bald look but I saw that she didn't understood why I did it or liked the look.
After a few shaves with the HB I have some razor bumps which doesn't look the best ... but they will heal and then it looks all sly and great! :)
Even now it is winter I rarely wear a hat or base cap because I really love the snow, rain and wind on my bald head. ;)
Gonna post some more and better pics and soon as all bumps are gone and this bad cold I am having is gone, too. Makes me look tired and ill all the time. ;)
some others asked me if I lost a bet.
;DThats the first question I was asked also, when people saw my chrome dome.