Fashintern, I'm truly sorry that you've been given a hard time by someone! How awful. I can see why that would make you take a break but wanted to reassure you that there ARE plenty of people here who will be glad to see you and help you, and will welcome you back when you are ready
All the best with the job search.
I hesitate to say this too, but I've been wondering the same thing as Joy - i.e., the temporary hair colour. But I'm not sure if that is helpful for Germany or not - I think it would be where I'm coming from.