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Summary of Question:	Getting A Job
Category:	General Sikhism
Date Posted:	Monday, 5/05/2003 4:24 AM MDT

VJKK VJKF

I live in new york city and im having trouble
finding a part time job, i have uncut hair
and beard, i also wear a turban with a khanda
on it, im guessing when i hand in my application
for the job, the people are afraid of me,and won't hire me
im worried because what will happen when
i have to look for a full time job?
im taking a course in Digital Video Production,
again im afraid that companies won't hire me because
of my turban.But my friend told me that their
probably afraid of your khanda, so what should i do?
thank you for your time

VJKK VJKF

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I would keep the turbin and remove the khanda. You can always wear a kirpan under your clothes. Once a company gets to know you and trusts you, you can think about putting the khanda back on, or keep it for Gurdwara and special occassions. You don't need to cut your hair and take off your turbin, but you may need to alter your appearance a little. For example, what color turbin do you wear. Is it black, blue, white. Look at yourself in the mirror with different colored turbins on. Which one seems more inviting and not intimidating? If you wear a huge turbin, maybe you might try tying a smaller one. Ask your friends what they think. But, don't allow the thought of cutting your hairs come into your mind. You can think of a creative solution without sacrificing your values and identity. Good luck and ask Guru to be with you. GTKK