Expecting to see a NW5 get "laid off" today

[25 going on 65]

He is not just mistreated for being bald obviously. If he looked like Jason Statham he would be fine. But he does not, he is well below average, + he has awkward social skills (however I will again say, he IS dependable in his job going by everything I have seen this year)
The point is this. If you look bad (& when you are NW4+ you most likely look bad as a white guy) you are held to different standards. You MUST be more likeable, better at your job, more careful not to step on toes. You absolutely can not be socially awkward which is something you can get away with if your appearance is above average (hard to pull off once you go NW3 & beyond)
These things apply less if you are working for men (in fact looking good can = a disadvantage with male bosses) but it depends. If you have female coworkers who will vouch for you it can definitely help even if your boss is male.

I think if you are in this guy's situation the best bet is finding work under a family member or friend. With nepotism you do not have to follow the usual social rules/standards. Otherwise you need to be more aware of how you do your job + how you interact with your coworkers and bosses
Significant balding can make the difference between being able to skate by (while still getting raises/promotions) vs. having to bust your ass to tread water. Genetic dice roll....how people can think there is a caring God who set this up amazes me. The same guy who created Brad Pitt's hairline created Jason Alexander's, sure

Admittedly my BDD has been kind of bad lately which is probably why my posts have been more depressing. But this does not make them less valid and I know at least some of you already were very aware of what I am saying
btw I admit some of you are right in some of your comments, I might reply later today