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Starting a new job in the public sector tomorrow, do I need to be clean shaven?

Daveod94 · 2025-03-26 11:09:57

I'm definitely over thinking this but I'm starting an office job in the public sector tomorrow. I usually have a beard but I shaved it down to a big stubble today. It is tidy but I'm wondering if clean shaven would be the way to go for my first day.

26-03-2025 12:09PM

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Daveod94

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I'm definitely over thinking this but I'm starting an office job in the public sector tomorrow. I usually have a beard but I shaved it down to a big stubble today. It is tidy but I'm wondering if clean shaven would be the way to go for my first day.

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#2 26-03-2025 12:25PM

AndrewJRenko

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You're fine, anything vaguely neat and clean is fine.

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#3 26-03-2025 12:35PM

Bogey Lowenstein

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That must be Nigel with the brie...

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Shave for now and you can start growing the beard again once you have your feet under the table.

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#4 26-03-2025 12:36PM

gauchesnell

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no - be yourself and u will be grand. Im in a public sector office job. Smart casual until you get settled.

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#5 26-03-2025 12:37PM

CramCycle

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No need to shave once it looks work appropriate. I have a beard from day one without issue or even mention. Presume they interviewed you with a beard.

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#6 26-03-2025 12:46PM

Gumbo

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Stay as you are.
Just be clean, smart casual and brush your teeth!
First impressions count.

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