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Can't find a job - is it the baldness?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sanfra22 Aug 29, 2011. 8 Replies 0 Favorites
My son has Alopecia Universalis. He has just graduated high school and is looking for his first job. His hair started falling out when he was about 7. He has never worn a wig and only wore a cap for…Continue
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Sanfra22 replied to Laurelinterprets's discussion Can't find a job - is it the baldness?"I don't think that the baldness would be a reason not to hire him. Baldness in men is relatively common and not something that necessarily turns alot of heads. I would venture to say that it is probably due to the really soft job market and the…"
Laurelinterprets left a comment for Laura Taylor"I'm in Columbus, Georgia and I have a 17 year old son with alopecia universalis. Do you have a son or a daughter?"
Laurelinterprets posted a status"He'll be bringing out food and busing tables until he's 18, then they say he can be promoted to server, which is what he wants."
Laurelinterprets posted a status"Thanks for all your responses! He finally got a job! He'll be working at a local Texas Roadhouse restaurant."
VanillaPlum01 replied to Laurelinterprets's discussion Can't find a job - is it the baldness?"I am a female and have worn a wig for 15 years. I can tell you first hand that employers have questioned me about my hairloss and I have been very open. Depending on the type of work he's looking for, perhaps he can bring it up as a strength in…"
Cindie replied to Laurelinterprets's discussion Can't find a job - is it the baldness?"It could very well be....employers are very, very picky....and the more "different" you are from what they are seeking, the more they will be rejecting.
I hate to sound negative, but that's the way it is."
Nathan Paul Prince replied to Laurelinterprets's discussion Can't find a job - is it the baldness?"I don't think it's because he "might look sick". There is a lurch in employment these days - a lot of people flooding the market looking for work. I've been on and off the job market quite a few times - noone really notices…"
Dominique Cleopatra replied to Laurelinterprets's discussion Can't find a job - is it the baldness?"The job market sucks right now, I have several friends who are unemployed that are college graduates with beautiful hair. It's tough out there, but he sounds like a strong guy and I'm sure he'll find something if he doesn't give…"
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My son has Alopecia Universalis. He has just graduated high school and is looking for his first job. His hair started falling out when he was about 7. He has never worn a wig and only wore a cap for maybe a year or so. After that, he has just gone bald everywhere he goes. He seems to be proud of who he is and has lots of friends. He is very outgoing and funny and everybody loves him.He is, however, having a hard time finding a job. He is starting to think that maybe it is due to the fact that…See More
Laurelinterprets posted a discussionCan't find a job - is it the baldness?
My son has Alopecia Universalis. He has just graduated high school and is looking for his first job. His hair started falling out when he was about 7. He has never worn a wig and only wore a cap for maybe a year or so. After that, he has just gone bald everywhere he goes. He seems to be proud of who he is and has lots of friends. He is very outgoing and funny and everybody loves him.He is, however, having a hard time finding a job. He is starting to think that maybe it is due to the fact that…See More
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- At 12:28pm on July 22, 2011,
LeslieAnn Butler said…
- Hello and welcome, Laurel!
How are you and your son doing today?
I have AU, too.
Leslie Ann
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