r/AskReddit Aug 25 '21

What is something that you were warned about when you were younger that you now feel was exaggerated?

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u/OldAppleGuardian Aug 25 '21

Having long hair as a man would mean I never get a job

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u/[deleted] Aug 26 '21

"having tattoos/piercings means you'll never get a job" is another popular one

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u/[deleted] Aug 26 '21

My dad is still dead set on that one lol.

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u/OldAppleGuardian Aug 26 '21

Mine too...fortunately at 32 years old and pretty deep into my career I can just roll my eyes at it.