Truman, it sounds like your boss is a real "unpleasant woman" to work with. Your beard looks very clean and well-groomed, if you ask me. Is there a policy on beards where you work? If not, I'd just thank her every time she "suggests" you trim it, and move along.

Also, yes it is very nice being able to just let my beard grow, and to generally be out of the constant pressure-cooker relationship. It was tough changing my life after 9 years, but on this side of the chaos, it was the right thing to do. It was never really about the beard, after all. Is it possible you're in a similar situation with your boss?


“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.” — Dr. Seuss




Note: Sept. 14, 2015: Somehow many image links in my thread have been broken. All of my images are visible in my gallery. I'm opening a ticket with Yuku to see if they can get that repaired.