Hey Shan:
I love your updates. You really do look good, and like I said before you seem to be a great guy.

I can understand what you are saying. I can also understand wanting to tidy up. You have come too far to waste such a great beard. And I would mourn a great loss. I really would. I agree that a Van Dyke would be nice for you, and then after getting your job, celebrate by being independent, and coming out of your shell. (Just joking)

When is your interview?

I like your mustache, and I would only take a little off above the lip, but nothing much. Leave the sides of the mustache, because they will connect to your Van Dyke. Let the sides of the mustache be your guide, and go straight down to make the edge of your Van Dyke. And go all the way back to your neckline. Leave the neckline, and see how it looks. That way you can keep the maximum amount of growth. What do you think?

Be careful. You have come too far to waste a great beard. Tom