I would guess that this is probably a general issue that's bigger than tech. If anything I'd guess that the tech industry is more forgiving in this way, but it's definitely still a thing.
I think you're definitely branding yourself for better or worse with everything you do. Everything could be a pro or a con depending on who you're dealing with.
I'll say this about the whole conversation: One thing that really trumps all in this situation is personal hygiene. I feel like no matter what you look like if you show up with hygiene issues, people are going to be less likely to work with you. This might go without saying, but folks should definitely pay attention to this in any professional development setting, and many do not.
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I would guess that this is probably a general issue that's bigger than tech. If anything I'd guess that the tech industry is more forgiving in this way, but it's definitely still a thing.
I think you're definitely branding yourself for better or worse with everything you do. Everything could be a pro or a con depending on who you're dealing with.
I'll say this about the whole conversation: One thing that really trumps all in this situation is personal hygiene. I feel like no matter what you look like if you show up with hygiene issues, people are going to be less likely to work with you. This might go without saying, but folks should definitely pay attention to this in any professional development setting, and many do not.