I’m worried my appearance will jeopardise my career opportunities. Should I modify my look to fit in?
- Posted on February 13, 2025
- By The Guardian
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I’m worried my appearance will jeopardise my career opportunities. Should I modify my look to fit in?
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Most of us are not our complete selves at work, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. But it’s up to you where you want to draw the line