It's interesting that you've gotten answers from a bunch of people that can't possibly know the answer, because they haven't stretched their ears themselves.

In one sense, yes, they're right that in some professions looking the part (i.e. conservative) is important. If you're going to be a trial lawyer, you generally want to look very conservative, indeed, because you'll be dealing with jurors and you don't want anything hindering the success of your clients.

In many professions, especially the creative ones such as advertising or design, having an alternative look could actually give you an advantage because it actually shows that you're open to new ideas and not stuck with old fashioned thinking.

In most careers, it really won't matter. You're hired for your skills -- not how you look every day. That would be most jobs in the technical fields, medicine, engineering, science, computer science, etc.

I have an advanced degree as an engineer, and have a very high paying job (>$100,000 per year) and have had a lot of success, and I have 1 5/8 inch (42mm) stretched ears. Not only that, I have nearly 200 hours worth of tattoos, including both full sleeves. Yes, I'm sure there are those I meet who are surprised by my appearance, but my skills and knowledge always trump any preconceived notions they may have had about me. And I feel it will get easier for those younger than me as such mods become more accepted and mainstream.

McDonald's would gladly hire you i'm sure. But to be honest, yes you will have trouble finding a proffessional career, if you want to start somewhere that you'll have to answer to older peers. Which will be most places. Unfortunately thats just how it is dude, sorry, but unproffessional appearance means unproffessional attitude to most employers.

I doubt there's a premade list of jobs that allow stretched earlobes, lol, but there are a lot of employers who are fine with an alternative look depending on what field you're interested in. If you're looking to be the CEO of some stuffy company or work in a high profile lawfirm, you're probably going to be SOL. If you're pursuing other possible lines of work that are less about physical professionalism -- programming, sales, etc. -- then you should be fine. Even my doctor has tattoos.

While there is no list of jobs/companies that allow alternative appearances, be forewarned that any company in which you will be dealing with people will probably look at an overt alternative appearance as a negative. In many cases, this will keep you off the management ladder as well as out of jobs such as lawyer, etc.

Stretching ear lobes and any visually placed tattoo's ( Such as face and neck) are much frowned upon in the job market when you are applying for a job. I can understand that it is an expression of ones youth. Secondly, asking for a high paying and professional job is not going to happen if you do not have the experience that employers are in demand of.

I would suggest to apply at some retail outlets that may hire you and will over look your ear lobes.

Good luck in your job search.

Many people in the professional setting are prettty conservative, so i'd doubt that they'd hire someone who has stretched earlobes. i know my parents would call it "freaky," and both of them have had to do a lot of interviewing and hiring in their professional careers.

You will have some troubles yes, But if you find a job you love that you can do with body modifications and tattoo's, then there is no need to worry. Like cutting hair is what I want to do. Or maybe doing piercings at a shop.