Comment by ehnto

To your point about first impressions, I appreciate hearing a similar outlook about such circumstances.

I have pretty severe scarring from a thing I am afflicted with, and it's very noticeable. I will often cover them up for the first few months. I am not shy about them at all, I do everything else with them visible. Shopping, gym, out with friends etc. But I gain nothing from that in the workplace, and stand to lose face in certain scenarios in the early phases.

Dating is different, all visible, all cards out on the table. If that detail about me would cause issues for them I'd like to know ASAP.

Concur regarding the bike, it's as good as a nootropic.