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Originally Posted by eastcoastguyz
So when you have the day off and you are at home during your taxes, you put on a suit because there are so comfortable?
I didn't think so.
One wouldn't do this not because they are uncomfortable, but because there is no reason to put wear and tear on a nice suit needlessly.
I'm far more comfortable in "dress" pants than I am in jeans, so, my wardrobe reflects it. I own one pair of jeans and use them only for stuff like yard work or fishing.
See post #108.... someone else already explained it.
ETA: oh.... and posts 113, 114, 115....[/quot
I think you are talking to the wrong person because you aren't making any sense. I think he gets it totally. Go back and see who you quoted to be sure you are angry with the correct person.
Nope. Got it right.
And I am not in the least bit angry.... not even at you for butting in!
Would you accept a job that requires business formal attire?
Absolutely! I would welcome the opportunity to work somewhere where people care enough to dress and act like professionals.
I work for a company with plenty of flaws, but honestly one of the worst things about it is the whole thing from a psychological standpoint is the dress code. We have a "corporate wardrobe"--basically a catalog of slacks, blouses, shirts, blazers, skirts, dresses, etc. that we are required to wear on a daily basis. The lowest common denominator won out, and if you weren't wearing the polyester tee shirt and matching pants you might as well have had three heads. It is incredibly demoralizing and demotivating to sit there closing hundred thousand dollar plus deals wearing some stretchy tee shirt. It is pretty much the management saying, loud and clear, "we view our skilled office workers as equivalent to fast food fry cooks."
A company that requires formal dress is pretty much the polar opposite of that sentiment. Their actions are saying "we value you as professionals, and we want you yourselves and the rest of the world to view you that way, too." Sign me up!
Seriously, if having to wear a suit/blazer would neuter your ability to function....get used to checking the fry oil temperature for your career path!
I don't know why you say that, because as an IT professional for many years I have never worn a coat and tie to work, and I've always been paid very well. So perhaps you need to re-examine your thinking there and stop being fooled that dress equals success.
One wouldn't do this not because they are uncomfortable, but because there is no reason to put wear and tear on a nice suit needlessly.
I'm far more comfortable in "dress" pants than I am in jeans, so, my wardrobe reflects it. I own one pair of jeans and use them only for stuff like yard work or fishing.
If you are more comfortable in dress pants than in jeans, it's because you don't have the right fit.
wouldn't bother me. I actually enjoy dressing up. I don't wear ties (unless it is a big meeting where most people will be) since our office is business casual but I wear nice dress pants, a nice long-sleeve dress shirt every day. A sweater or blazer is added depending on weather and whether I have a presentation etc.
If you hate wearing ties just unbutton the top button of your shirt and loosten up the tie a bit.
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