kookylittlestar Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Hey guys, Can you please tell me if your employers have any rules about dreadlocks or whether they are generally acceptable or not for work in Perth? Or are you an employer who has an opinion? I'm mixed race and have hair that naturally dredds on a daily basis (it's currently a curly blonde mini-fro. . .bit different to my photo) and having spent 31 years fighting nature I'm thinking about going with it. If I decide to do so then I will get neat, slim girly dredds that I can wear neatly tied up if need be. Part of me thinks this will look a lot smarter than the rebellious and often untameable curls I currently have but I don't know if employers will agree? I will be looking for work in the youth work sector/uni or school support/community sector. Currently I am a secondary teacher and I enjoy dressing smartly for work (heels, smart dress/trousers with blazer jacket etc) and this would continue. Opinions please :smile2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give me a break! Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 My friend us a Primary school teacher years 4/5 and her hair currently is brightest purple so I reckon you'll be alright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesw Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 You'll be fine. I always think that it shows some character in a person. I work with a feller with dreads down to his shoulders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Freo has a very creative, bohemian, hippie sort of vibe and I'm sure you'll do fine. I did some work on a Metro wide youth project and you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Keep those Dreds under control for work by tying them back and you will should be OK. I think they become an issue if they are uncared for and just look like a flea ridden mess, as so many do. A friend owns and manages a food retail outlet and we were discussing this recently and she said that if she wanted to recruit someone with Dreds as they fitted her work ethos and business, she would ask them to tie them back or shave them off as she has employed 2 WHV bods with loose Dreds before and had so much negative comments from customers she wouldn't do so again. But that is Perth!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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