piercings and tattoos

In terms of body mods/hair shyte, I've had/have

gauges (currently 9/16')
vertical labret
multiple cartilage
double nostril
10g septum
dreadlocks
bleached buzzcut
bright purple bob

Right now I'm sporting pretty lapis lazuli plugs, small nosering, and a skrillex-style pastel pink hair. I still have my septum but I don't wear it at work. I've been slowly toning things down the farther up in the ranks I go. I contrast it by always dressing very professionally whenever I am with students or clients (long skirts, suits, etc), braiding my hair back, etc. Then again, I'm in pathology. Probably not the best benchmark of conservatism as we all tend to be a tad funky.

If you are going into general practice, most if not all of the above will be a no-go. Sucks to say, but that how it goes. People will judge you. I know we all like to say that people shouldn't judge you on appearance but on skill. Problem is, that's not how it works in the real world. Yet.

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piercings and tattoos