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Not being taken srsly @ work - shd I cut my hair?

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Allwelcone · 15/08/2024 17:38

Is having long blond hair not professional? Had some off/ odd behaviours and comments from colleagues recently e.g from a slightly older women "you'll be fine, one look at you and they'll be putty in your hands" and another volunteer wanting to put photos of me and him on his insta and over-praising my professionalism as if he was surprised.
I dress professionally at times. My colleagues are a mix of older and younger.

Thing is I look shit when I tie my hair back. Should i get it cut? I am 49.
How to navigate the sexism thing?

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Michelle987 · 15/08/2024 17:51

Absolutely question them back about what they mean and make them squirm. This isnt on. Speak to your manager about the comments

PerkyMintDeer · 15/08/2024 17:47

Don't be daft. It's hair, not bonking on the desk.

Ignore the comments. Keep your hair if you like it!

Catza · 15/08/2024 17:45

You can navigate this sexism thing by refusing to participate in it. Cut your hair if you want to, don't cut it if you don't. If the colleague pipes up again, you say "how do you mean" and watch them squirm.

Allwelcone · 15/08/2024 17:44

I work for a charity if relevant.

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