"...a study published in the June issue of the journal Dermatologic Surgery in which 300 volunteers rated "before" or "after" photos of 17 women who had had Botox injections in their brow, forehead, and eye wrinkles. The volunteers gave higher scores to the "after" photos for attractiveness, dating appeal, and athletic ability—all qualities that improve the first impressions people make when meeting a potential boss, argues the study's author." (full article, U.S. News & World Report)Really? Really? The woman pictured in the article looks younger than I do. If you look like you need a fake ID to get into bars, I'm pretty sure you don't need to be thinking about Botox.
I'm not gonna lie, I'm probably gonna juice myself up with all that shit (or the safer, less toxic version that will inevitably surface within the next 15-20 years) when it comes time to do so. Lord knows I ain't planning on aging gracefully, ala Jamie Lee Curtis. Fuck you, Activia. But until I'm pushin' mid-30's, you can bet that I am not gonna fall for any of this. If you're in your 20's and you want to have the same effects that Botox will give you (and you don't have some rare aging disorder that makes you look a lot older than you actually are) all you have to do is get a facial, have a flattering eyebrow wax/shape, sport a haircut that works with your face shape, stay hydrated, and get a good night's sleep. Employers want people who are fresh and versatile, not robotic and stretched out.*
*Note: When saying "Employers" I cannot comfortably speak for financial institutions. You prospective i-bankers should feel free to remove all nuance and originality from your features.
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