Suits at work
- Thread starter Garet Jax
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oh fvck no
I don't see the point tbh unless your meeting with the public sure but that even depends on your clients.
I don't see the point tbh unless your meeting with the public sure but that even depends on your clients.
Don Vito Corleone
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- Feb 10, 2000
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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.
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?
purbeast0
No Lifer
- Sep 13, 2001
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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.
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.
Whoozyerdaddy
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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. 
shortylickens
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- Jul 15, 2003
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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.
(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.
shortylickens
No Lifer
- Jul 15, 2003
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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.
But I always have my navy blue jacket in my office just in case a client/visitor drops by without prior appointment.
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)
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)
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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