Seeking employment after 5 years SAHM

I have been a stay at home mom for the past 5 years. I have supported my husbands career in the military and been the primary caregiver for my daughter who just started Kindergarten. I am looking into going back to school or work or both. I don't wear wigs because they are uncomfortable, expensive and even when using tape they slide around. I wrap my head with scarfs that I find in the accessories department at Target. I'm concerned that any potential future employers will reject me because I won't wear a wig. I would wear a wig if my health insurance covered the expense and if it was custom made for my head. I like who I am, I think the wraps look nice and I can still look professional but I'm not sure if my confidence will be enough and that my future employers will not have a problem with it. What do you think? I have a lot of valuable assets to take to a new job even though I haven't worked in a long time.

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Permalink Reply by Melissa on September 18, 2013 at 12:04pm

Thanks Aimee. With the wigs that I have wore in the past, people would mutter under their breath about the fact that it looked like a wig. I've never been able to afford a nice custom wig. I would love to be able to purchase a freedom wig or something equivalent in quality. I feel like a cheap wig makes me look inauthentic and that's how it makes me feel. At least with a scarf, it's out in the open and it looks better than my wigs. Even when they were new they never looked like they belonged on my head and like it was my hair.

Permalink Reply by Rose Marie' on September 19, 2013 at 12:16am

Hi

You sound like a very sensitive, strong woman. I would present myself how I feel most comfortable, making sure that I had all my ducks in a row with regards to any questions that may come my way about my choice of headwear.

I think you will do extremely well in the job market.

Let us know how you get on.

Rosy

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