Posted on May 5, 2015
Should DOD employees be able to have any hair color?
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I was working with the TCAIMS II system and the lead person was a DOD employee and had her hair very similar to the styles below.
I personally thought that it was unprofessional to have a multi-color hairstyle when she works at a very high level within the installation.
Do they not have grooming standards?
Just curious what others think.
I personally thought that it was unprofessional to have a multi-color hairstyle when she works at a very high level within the installation.
Do they not have grooming standards?
Just curious what others think.
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This leads to a good question outside of the military, how much does appearance affect professionalism? Just because a person has multi-colored hair, piercings, or tattoos, does that make that person less of a professional? Given the example in the original post, was the person in question effective at her job? Was her clothing suitable for the work environment? Did her attitude reflect professional courtesy?
Did she ACT professional?
If she acts professional and offers proper workplace courtesy, and is effective at her job, what do her hair color/piercings/tattoos have to do with anything?
Did she ACT professional?
If she acts professional and offers proper workplace courtesy, and is effective at her job, what do her hair color/piercings/tattoos have to do with anything?
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Unless her PD has a grooming/dress an appearance standard tied to it, I see no issue.
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I am of the mindset that DOD Civilians should have to comply with the standards of the military, to include weight, appearance and grooming standards.
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SFC (Join to see)
If they are going to be wearing a uniform, or deploying (as some DoD Civilians do) they should have to comply. It is painful to see some of the DoD Civllians walking around in the uniform looking like hot garbage.
I know it is an unpopular thought process, and it will more than likely never happen, but it is my opinion.
I know it is an unpopular thought process, and it will more than likely never happen, but it is my opinion.
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SSG (Join to see)
I have to agree to a degree SFC (Join to see). There has to be a standard. I am sure most of them boast about how they work for the government and therefore are representing the Military in a form and should have to have guidelines.
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As long as there not in the military and there boss say's its ok. Now as for me, If I need to hire someone to do work around my house or work on my car or anything like that I wont hire them if they look like a rainbow shit on there head or they got into a fight with a stapler and lost. Scouts Out
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PVT Matthew Stanley
We have regs so should they. I dont feel that they should be allowed to have colored hair.
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Neat New Camo Pattern (For a Paint Factory). I won't say a thing since it would come across as Jealousy and Hypocrisy. They shaved my head for Boot Camp and it never did really come back.
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I think it depends on the level. If they are that high up, then yes, they should probably have a more professional appearance. If they work at say, the bowling alley, well, I wouldn't put it past them to allow it. It all boils down to position.
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I have to disagree that's like telling a civilian wife or daughter who has a DoD job they can't express themselves they aren't in the military or your Soldier to boss around! My wife has piercings, tattoos, and colors her hair; she is prior service and would tell you to go get bent she don't work for you!
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