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Suits at work

umm it all depends on the job ...

if you are a sports broadcaster or a news anchor, then yes. if you are a computer programmer or a scuba instructor, then no.
 
oh fvck no

I don't see the point tbh unless your meeting with the public sure but that even depends on your clients.
 
Originally posted by: Garet Jax
Assume this is a job where someone could wear a suit without ruining it. Well?
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well you could wear a suit without ruining it at a 7/11... would be a little strange tho
 
I say no, unless there's a reason for it. I work as a civil litigation attorney, and at least 60% of the time I wear a polo shirt and khakis to work. I wear jeans on Fridays, and only wear a suit when I have a client meeting or court appearance.
 
Originally posted by: purbeast0
umm it all depends on the job ...

if you are a sports broadcaster or a news anchor, then yes. if you are a computer programmer or a scuba instructor, then no.
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I know it depends on the job, but assume they could wear a suit without ruining it.

Why do you think it is required for a news anchor, but not a programmer?
 
Originally posted by: Garet Jax
Originally posted by: purbeast0
umm it all depends on the job ...

if you are a sports broadcaster or a news anchor, then yes. if you are a computer programmer or a scuba instructor, then no.
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I know it depends on the job, but assume they could wear a suit without ruining it.

Why do you think it is required for a news caster, but not a programmer?
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hmm gee i wonder. PROBABLY because the newscaster is on TV infront of millions and millions of people in the public eye giving the public the view of how professional or not the news channel is, whereas a computer programmer is behind a desk 40 hours a week and doesn't see clients at all.
 
Originally posted by: purbeast0
umm it all depends on the job ...

if you are a sports broadcaster or a news anchor, then yes. if you are a computer programmer or a scuba instructor, then no.
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Agreed. I couldn't imagine not wearing a suit at my job, though I almost never talk to clients. It just makes for a very professional atmosphere.
 
Originally posted by: Garet Jax
Originally posted by: purbeast0
umm it all depends on the job ...

if you are a sports broadcaster or a news anchor, then yes. if you are a computer programmer or a scuba instructor, then no.
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I know it depends on the job, but assume they could wear a suit without ruining it.

Why do you think it is required for a news caster, but not a programmer?
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I could wear a suit without ruining it at my job. I wear a golf shirt and shorts. To be honest there are very few occupations I can think of where one would be expected to wear a suit and even then it's pretty much for show more than anything.
 
Businesses in general are getting more casual with dress policies. Suits are for salesmen, shirt and tie for those that control the money. 😉
 
Since you made it sound like you actually have a choice, I'll assume you do.
(Many folks dont have that option.)

IF it doesnt get messed up and IF it presents a more professional appearance, (inspiring to the customer), I would say yes.

Even at my local Enterprise car rental, the guy with the suit seems more proffesional.

On a somewhat related note: I decided to check out the club by my house, the only one in town actually.
I didnt want to spend a lot of money on flashy clothes so I went in my Sketchers, nice dark blue Haggar pants, and put on a snazzy black shirt, (untucked and no tie of course).
When I arrived I expected to be the worst dressed guy there. Did the cover charge and metal detector thing and when in.
OH MY GAWD!
At least half the MoFo's in there had on flip-flops (not sandals, FLIP FLUCKING FLOPS!) crusty tank-tops, shorts or cut-offs and long whiskers.
The girls were not any better.

I'm thinking "WTF?!? Isnt this a club? Did I not just pay a cover charge and get the wand jabbed in my butt?"

The barkeeps looked halfway decent, but the waitresses were in jeans and T-shirts.

Apparently the club rules concerning dress code were lifted when too many people complained. So now its just another bar. A big bar with nice tables, chairs, floor, lights, and really scruffy looking people.
Only one girl came in with genuine club attire but her man looked like a punk.

Will not be going back again. A club is supposed to look and feel a certain way. This was not it. I should hang out at the bars if I feel like public intoxication and foolishness.
 
I have to wear a suit for my job, as I have regular meetings with clients etc, and travel a lot so I must look presentable. Personally I couldn?t imagine not wearing a suit. For some reason I feel much better for it, and take pride in my appearance.
 
Originally posted by: shortylickens
Since you made it sound like you actually have a choice, I'll assume you do.
(Many folks dont have that option.)

IF it doesnt get messed up and IF it presents a more professional appearance, (inspiring to the customer), I would say yes.

Even at my local Enterprise car rental, the guy with the suit seems more proffesional.

On a somewhat related note: I decided to check out the club by my house, the only one in town actually.
I didnt want to spend a lot of money on flashy clothes so I went in my Sketchers, nice dark blue Haggar pants, and put on a snazzy black shirt, (untucked and no tie of course).
When I arrived I expected to be the worst dressed guy there. Did the cover charge and metal detector thing and when in.
OH MY GAWD!
At least half the MoFo's in there had on flip-flops (not sandals, FLIP FLUCKING FLOPS!) crusty tank-tops, shorts or cut-offs and long whiskers.
The girls were not any better.

I'm thinking "WTF?!? Isnt this a club? Did I not just pay a cover charge and get the wand jabbed in my butt?"
The barkeeps looked halfway decent, but the waitresses were in jeans and T-shirts.

Apparently the club rules concerning dress code were lifted when too many people complained. So now its just another bar. A big bar with nice tables, chairs, floor, lights, and really scruffy looking people.
Only one girl came in with genuine club attire but her man looked like a punk.

Will not be going back again. A club is supposed to look and feel a certain way. This was not it. I should hang out at the bars if I feel like public intoxication and foolishness.
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btw, the wand thing was a special just for you.

 
Originally posted by: rodneyxiii
btw, the wand thing was a special just for you.
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Untrue.
I watched some folks come it. All the guys and most of the girls got the wand.
Especially the blacks and browns. I suspect they could make a big deal of the racism if they wanted to.

 
I agree with DonVito, non suits most of the time. Suits only when needed at work.

But I always have my navy blue jacket in my office just in case a client/visitor drops by without prior appointment.
 
No. Suits when you really NEED to look professional. I pretty much didn't have any contact with people when I worked so I wore a polo and slacks almost every day.
 
Etiquette (sp)-wise, it depends on the job.

Personally I don't see a point to fancy clothes. T-shirt + slacks are much more comfortable. Luckily for me, all my jobs so far have been as a dev (academic & commercial), which means I can dress however I want (within reason...if I came in in spandex, they'd probably get pissed)
 
Originally posted by: Aflac
Originally posted by: JS80
Investment bank = no
Internet company = yes
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Think you got that mixed up...
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No I didn't. Investment banks are way too anal and need to loosen up especially working 100 hours/week. Internet company employees are way too relaxed, they need to get more serious.
 
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