Originally Posted by
slowandsteady
That's fine. But I personally would not want to limit my attire to long sleeves all the time. I live in the NE and when it is 100 degrees and humid, it is nice to have the flexibility to wear short sleeves to work and still look professional.
My point is this. A person cannot reasonably expect to do something to make themselves stand out, then complain when that exact thing makes them stand out. I personally want to stand out for the quality of my work, not for what permanent ink injections I put on my body. I am not saying it is right, but it is a reality that you are limiting yourself and your career prospects. With this economy that probably isn't a good idea.
I am not arguing with you at all. I think if I went to a job interview wearing a short sleeve shirt to apply for a high end job, my chances would all but be lost. Although, anyone who goes to a job interview in a shortsleeve shirt is probably applying for a position at the No Fear store in the mall, not as a rep for a biotech company.
There is no question in my mind people look at you differently when you have sleeves. I have had mine so long I just don't notice it any longer. I am almost 40, own my own business and if that ever failed at that I would probably go to work as a garbage man or something anyways. I don't have much drive for the corporate world any more. Forever all I wanted was a company car and 120k a yr which I had for a long time. Now I am happy with my small business, bikes and a roof over my head. I am the happiest I have ever been.
