Noob question, but from what I know facial hair is a no go for IB, but because most things I read online relates to WallStreet or American culture, does it applies to Europe too, and to which extend ?
I look like ass without facial hair, what to do?
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If you have nice facial hair, it looks neat and you trim/take care of it you'll be fine
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When I was in banking and had facial hair, an MD came up to me and told me that I've got to shave (in front of my team). Would not recommend facial hair.
Probably because you looked like shit. Your MD was doing you a favor, looking like a NYC rat on a client call.
What the hell is wrong with you.
What a sad, insecure, rude comment.
Also this was not specific to me as this MD would tell any analyst with facial hair off. I guess it depends on the person but I found a lot of senior people in London in finance think facial hair is unprofessional - I know it's old school and nonsense but that's what I've seen from my experience.
You'll be fine not shaving.
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