Damage, I actually work at a university, so in a sense the environment is a little more friendly to one's expression of personal style. There are some big beards, dreadlocks, tattoo sleeves, green hair and even a kilt to be found periodically. However, those all tend either to be on the faculty, who can get away with all kinds of things, or else on the operations side, in other words guys who don't leave campus or go to the board room.

In my particular case I happen to work in an externally facing division so we're more "stuffed shirt". So far in the 7 years I've been here no one's ever given me any guff about my appearance. I've shaved my head, grown my mustache to pretty good size, and even worn a full beard albeit not one of serious proportions.  I really want to grow it out and see what it'll do, so I'll just have to keep it well groomed and make sure I constantly dress up a notch or two.

I guess we'll see in a few months!