Looking for a job

This whole topic is interesting to someone who has yet to be granted the grace of an interview for any position.

I have some speculations about my general 'unemployability', but I suppose it would be nice to get the confirmation of the majority of the populace on those as well.

I live out in the middle of nowhere, so to speak, a half hours drive between either of the two towns that are considered 'civilization'. I don't have my own method of transportation, thus my only way into town is the bus, which runs, obviously, on a very tight and infrequent schedule. I'm correct in thinking this is hampering my employability, no? I just wish it wouldn't be such a big factor. If people have a job that needs doing, and I'm available at the hours required, shouldn't they be inclined to hire me? Not saying that's the ONLY factor, but it should be an important one.

The other thing is... older people I know constantly suggest that it is my HAIR keeping me from getting a job. I have hair that is quite long, maybe 3/8ths down my back - they say it makes me look like a druggie, which is ironic, as I'm completely straight-edge and have never even touched alcohol all my life. I see teenagers with face piercings and spiked hair working fast-food places all the time - so is it likely that long hair is really going to be shooting myself in the foot so much?

Jam it back in, in the dark.