I just finnished school back in South Africa, so my hair is also currently shortish(well, getting longer now,down to my chin), we have to keep our hair short when in school, as for jobs, some of em rock, I am allowed to grow as much hair as I want, infact, my Boss has long dreads down his back, and three big spikes coming out of his lower lip, so I am alright.

Yea, jobs are also handy for getting new gear, and as a self-confessed gear-head, I am always keen to do this.