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Count J. Villeneuve

Location:
Canada

I am a black-wearing, long haired teacher in public elementary and high schools. Although I would not call myself a goth, rather an eclectic metalhead. It is indeed a positive influence on youngsters when they have a teacher who, by his mere presence in front of them, can make them believe that it is possible to have a serious carrer even when one's lifestyle, dress choice or musical tastes differs greatly from the rest. My tip for gothic teachers: focus on the fact that you have a special edge and relation with students; don't get discouraged by coworkers or parents who discriminate you out of ignorance and selfishness.

Entry No: 34 | Posted: Wed Sep 12 2007, 7:26pm

Sven

Location:
United States

I've been working in the cellular industry for a long time. Black slacks are mandatory, or khakis... but nobody likes khakis. Personality makes it not matter what you wear. I'm the only semi-goth in my company, besides a sales associate of mine, and she's more glam punk. My most accepted outfit is my black suit, with a black button down, with a HOT PINK tie, or even my Dark Green tie. Sometimes I vamp it out with a blood red one, and it's fine, I get more complements on my black sweater vest than if I were wearing a baby blue polo and tan khakis.

Entry No: 33 | Posted: Wed Aug 29 2007, 1:11pm

AuralAlchemist

Location:
United States

For the Most Part, the entertainment industry is very forgiving of many things. I personally work as a backstage technician. This means I wear black all the time, since I'm not supposed to be seen. It also means I can get away with wearing boots, black pants, and black shirts all day long, as, in the world I tend to move in, this is normal.

Entry No: 32 | Posted: Fri Aug 17 2007, 4:25pm

DJ Genesis

Location:
United States

Personally, I work in the video game industry and even though I work for a big publisher currently, I can pretty much dress however I like. Even the top brass of the company dress pretty relaxed, so when I walk in dressed in all black and red, it's generally accepted. Due to most of the people being geeks and gamers, people are more receptive to the eccentric.

Entry No: 31 | Posted: Wed Jun 20 2007, 5:19pm

Faygo

Location:
United States

I am an EMT in IL. I have always been a little gothling. I grew up around here but lived in DC for almost 10 years. I, due to the fact I did all that crazy stuff as a kid, now get almost no hassle from anyone. I show up wearing the uniform, but its tricked out like me. I guess when you are saving peoples lives they really care more about what you know then what you look like.

Entry No: 30 | Posted: Mon Jun 11 2007, 6:20pm

Tabitha

Location:
United States

i work in a cyber cafe, obviosly that's a bit more tolerant. however when you work behind the counter or on fundraisers/volenteer projects/etc. such as i do, you come into contact with a alot of people. the advice i offer is leave the long spiked chokers at home, they tend to scare people. spandex/latex,ripped fishnet, some corsets, and platforms are not a good idea. black lipstick is also a no. one thing i learned is that you can still dye your hair if you know how to hide it. i hide the coloured streaks by twisting them under a ponytail. basicly just tone it down a little. i love my job and the people are great, if you show that you can do the work and get along with everyone conflicts are few and far between. that's my experiance at least.

Entry No: 29 | Posted: Fri Apr 20 2007, 10:44pm

Contessa

Location:
United States

I work in a tech environment, and I find that they are extremely tolerant, as long as the company dress code is met. It's not difficult to do, and I know that the couple of other people like myself at the workplace are just as comfortable. I get to be myself, and I love it.

Entry No: 28 | Posted: Mon Apr 30 2007, 2:59am

thenightfairy

Location:
Portugal

well... what can i say? i'm 31, i've always felt the need to be different and don't feel a bit comfortable when trying to look "normal like everyone else". i live in a country where most people are mostly narrow minded, yet i was lucky enough to be able to dress the way i like - in a somewhat gothy style - and work in a court of law (as a justice clerck - not sure of the english for this, though) at the same time. sometimes i get silly comments from my colleagues or from some lawyers but i really don't pay much attention to them, especially since my superiors(?) and magistrates don't say anything. i value honesty a lot and i believe that dressing the way i like - instead of disguising myself - is a part of being honest with myself and with others.

Entry No: 27 | Posted: Wed May 9 2007, 8:35pm

Anthony

Location:
Canada

I work as a reciever/sales at a fabric distributor. I love my job since I also have a passion for sewingfashion design as well. The dress code isn't too strict as long as there are no open-toed footwear, items with symbols or offensive gestures. I keep it to a respectable level where customers are comfortable around me. Most times I get complements on my own designed gothic outfits. There is unlimited creativity in gothic fashion in a fabric store.

Entry No: 26 | Posted: Wed Apr 18 2007, 3:07am

Acidtrash

Location:
United States

Im a supervisor in a package operation ( DHL ) and I've found that only dressy attire is tolerated. I get ridiculed here and there for wearing all black, called names such as johnny cash and man in black, but it doesnt' really bother me. I work in the specified guidelines and don't really hear much about it from those above me. But then again I don't dress to extreme anyhow.

Entry No: 25 | Posted: Mon Apr 2 2007, 1:25am