The two are mutually exclusive?

Unfortunately, yes. I have to wear a uniform and not paint my nails and not wear jewelry and have my hair a "natural" color and...

The one that actually bugs me a bit is the nails since that was for the most part the only makeup I ever wore.

But hey, it pays (most of) the bills and I don't hate everyone I work with.

None of those things are about being you. They're alll external.

They're Label Frosting, not actual hinderances.