I've been going through an interview process for a secretary position. They stated that they like me and felt that I did well in the interview. They want me to come in and spend some time at the office so that I can learn what to expect if I were to be hired. I was also told in the same email that my hair color doesn't meet their professional standards and that I would have to change it to a natural hue.
That made me pretty upset.
Each interview that I have had at this location I have made sure to have my tattoos completely covered, have been incredibly well dressed and very polite.
My hair is a part of who I am, fake color or not. I take a lot of pride in it. I have a tendency to keep my tattoos covered because they are for me and no one else and I know how judgemental people can be about tattoos. But my red hair being a problem is ridiculous to me. How is it any more "unnatural" compared to the girls who bleach their hair to platinum blonde?
I love my red hair and its taken me and my hair stylist a long time to get it this way. I feel that I shouldn't have to change who I am for a job. I obviously meet all of their requirements but they cant look past my hair.
And not to be snotty but I was more professionally dressed than anyone in that office the day of my interview.
I'm in a poopy mood. I feel like I was told that something was wrong with me. I don't want to change who I am.
