Originally posted by: MichaelD
Not going to quote anyone...I'll just say this...and I speak from experience.
Contrary to what you may believe at a liberal 20-something frame of mind, your status in society (and your bank account) depends on TWO THINGS.
1. Your education level
2. Your appearance
If you have a PhD in biochemistry, you can look (and smell like) John Lennon, and still live very well.
If you are a normal Joe (HS diploma, some college, some work experience) you need to be clean cut in order to fit in.
"Fit in" means fit in visually. You can THINK whatever you want. Your two year AA in Business Management will only get you hired if you look corporate.
20 years ago, I was the long-haired, earring wearing, "fuk the man!" rocker. I was also unemployed most of the time, despite my education and skill-set background.
*shrug* But, if what I've said matters not to you, so be it. We all must learn life at our own pace. 🙂 Good luck to you.