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Hey fellas. First, I feel a bit self-conscious writing this. I spent most of my life avoiding thinking about clothing. I have ADHD and part of that for me is just wearing the same thing every day for ease of decision making. I wear the same shirt/trouser combo to church every Sunday. I wear the same sweater in the winter. I wear jeans till they are unseemly.

I was such an ass about going shopping for clothes my wonderfully patient wife told me lovingly to shove it and she would not shop for clothes with or for me anymore. We’ve repaired that but she is still a little disappointed that I don’t put more care into appearance than I do. Meds have helped.

I’m a climber and I have my own tree care business where I spend most days climbing trees with chainsaws, running equipment, etc.

I have to wear chainsaw protective trousers that cost 400+ each. I wash them once a week or twice a month depending on work . I have 5 black t shirts I wear for work.

I do quotes after work so I don’t miss a day of production.

I don’t have a heavy beard but do wear a mustache and goatee. I often forget to shave for a week or keep my facial hear trimmed. I’ve forgotten to shower for a couple of days.

Aside from the hygiene, which I’m working on, should I budget and save for more shirts/trousers so I don’t wear dirty clothes to work? Maybe buy polo type shirts to work in? I’m renaming the business so maybe it would be a good time to get my logo and number on my shirts?

There are numerous things on the back end of my business I need to improve but I’m concerned that my appearance is less than professional and maybe influencing “how” I perform the backend tasks like communication, budgeting, finding new clients.

Money is crazy tight right now so any changes will need to be slow as I’ll have to save.

Thank you!

Brent

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