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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]14:27 again - BTW, since my late 20's, I opted not to dye my scattered grays (in dark hair, came in pretty evenly and looked nice) because it actually was an advantage at that point to look a bit older. I worked primary with the Executive team.

However, as I get older, I agree there becomes a turning point where they become a liability and not an asset. I think it's unique to your organization, role, tenure at the company, etc.

If I was interviewing or at a new company - I'd dye them in a heartbeat. I also think after about 45 I'll likely dye them.

If I could stay looking about 38 forever, that would be ideal. Old enough to have experience and be considered for any role, generally considered out of childbearing years for most people (total unspoken bias in hiring/advancement during your late 20's/early to mid 30's), but still young enough to not be old in the workforce.

TLDR: I definitely agree with you and see your point OP. [/quote]

Very much agree with this. Recently turned 50 and while in my personal life I like to think I embrace almost all aspects of my age, I am a bit less comfortable with it in my professional life. I happen to work for a company with a young CEO and it is clear that corporate leaders value youth. We are kind of 'known' for this in our industry. The people have risen to the top are either relatively young or go to considerable lengths to look that way. Personally, I don't plan to go to those lengths, and am comfortable with where I am in my professional life, but I do notice the emphasis on youth and do take care of myself differently than I think I would in a different organization. 
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