What's wrong with a T-shirt?
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My manager told me the other day that I should stop wearing T-shirt (any T-shirt) in the office, not even a code project T-shirt! I guess I just don't understand the culture, even if I have lived here (USA) for over 15 years. Women can wear some pretty sexy outfit to work and men can wear a tie that looks like it hasn't been washed for 3 months, but no T-shirt is allowed. By the way, our company has something called the Jeans Day. Every month or so, you can pay $3 for the right to wear jeans on a selected Friday, the money will go to a charity supported by the company.
Anonymously wrote: By the way, our company has something called the Jeans Day. Every month or so, you can pay $3 for the right to wear jeans on a selected Friday, the money will go to a charity supported by the company. :wtf: WTF is wrong with your employer? :) If you're not in contact with the customers, then what's the deal with t-shirts? I can understand if your employer wants you to look "proper" when meeting customers. -- Tune your mind, reach inside, peel away Touch, Taste, Feel, Saturation
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Anonymously wrote: By the way, our company has something called the Jeans Day. Every month or so, you can pay $3 for the right to wear jeans on a selected Friday, the money will go to a charity supported by the company. :wtf: WTF is wrong with your employer? :) If you're not in contact with the customers, then what's the deal with t-shirts? I can understand if your employer wants you to look "proper" when meeting customers. -- Tune your mind, reach inside, peel away Touch, Taste, Feel, Saturation
Jörgen Sigvardsson wrote: you're not in contact with the customers, then what's the deal with t-shirts? i don't know why, but when economic times get tough, employers tend to be more conservative about things like dress codes. maybe it's because the fun-lovin t-shirt wearing people are the first to get fired when things get tough :) -c
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My manager told me the other day that I should stop wearing T-shirt (any T-shirt) in the office, not even a code project T-shirt! I guess I just don't understand the culture, even if I have lived here (USA) for over 15 years. Women can wear some pretty sexy outfit to work and men can wear a tie that looks like it hasn't been washed for 3 months, but no T-shirt is allowed. By the way, our company has something called the Jeans Day. Every month or so, you can pay $3 for the right to wear jeans on a selected Friday, the money will go to a charity supported by the company.
I once got called upon the floor for not wearing a tie. Since I only lived a few minutes away from the office, I snuck home, removed my shirt and put on a tie. When I got back to the office, I was given a warm welcome by my fellow workers. An HR person came down and informed me that I should go back home again and not bother coming back until I was more appropriately attired. I'll never understand why I didn't make it through the 90 day probation period. Silly me. Chris Meech "what makes CP different is the people and sense of community, things people will only discover if they join up and join in." Christian Graus Nov 14, 2002. "AAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!! Those leaks are driving me crazy! How does one finds a memory leak in a garbage collected environment ??! Daniel Turini Nov. 2, 2002.
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My manager told me the other day that I should stop wearing T-shirt (any T-shirt) in the office, not even a code project T-shirt! I guess I just don't understand the culture, even if I have lived here (USA) for over 15 years. Women can wear some pretty sexy outfit to work and men can wear a tie that looks like it hasn't been washed for 3 months, but no T-shirt is allowed. By the way, our company has something called the Jeans Day. Every month or so, you can pay $3 for the right to wear jeans on a selected Friday, the money will go to a charity supported by the company.
In my first company in TVM we werent allowed t-shirts except on saturdays. And here where I work even if I wear a t-shirt I'd prolly wear a shirt, a sweater etc...on top of it :-) I dont have a tie by the way Nish
Author of the romantic comedy Summer Love and Some more Cricket [New Win] Review by Shog9 Click here for review[NW]
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I once got called upon the floor for not wearing a tie. Since I only lived a few minutes away from the office, I snuck home, removed my shirt and put on a tie. When I got back to the office, I was given a warm welcome by my fellow workers. An HR person came down and informed me that I should go back home again and not bother coming back until I was more appropriately attired. I'll never understand why I didn't make it through the 90 day probation period. Silly me. Chris Meech "what makes CP different is the people and sense of community, things people will only discover if they join up and join in." Christian Graus Nov 14, 2002. "AAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!! Those leaks are driving me crazy! How does one finds a memory leak in a garbage collected environment ??! Daniel Turini Nov. 2, 2002.
:wtf: What a bunch of uptight bastards! Are strict dress codes common in the US? -- Tune your mind, reach inside, peel away Touch, Taste, Feel, Saturation
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In my first company in TVM we werent allowed t-shirts except on saturdays. And here where I work even if I wear a t-shirt I'd prolly wear a shirt, a sweater etc...on top of it :-) I dont have a tie by the way Nish
Author of the romantic comedy Summer Love and Some more Cricket [New Win] Review by Shog9 Click here for review[NW]
Nishant S wrote: I dont have a tie by the way :eek: :-D -- Tune your mind, reach inside, peel away Touch, Taste, Feel, Saturation
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In my first company in TVM we werent allowed t-shirts except on saturdays. And here where I work even if I wear a t-shirt I'd prolly wear a shirt, a sweater etc...on top of it :-) I dont have a tie by the way Nish
Author of the romantic comedy Summer Love and Some more Cricket [New Win] Review by Shog9 Click here for review[NW]
Nishant S wrote: I dont have a tie by the way Now here's an idea. How 'bout a CP tie with Bob on it. :-D :-D :-D Chris Meech "what makes CP different is the people and sense of community, things people will only discover if they join up and join in." Christian Graus Nov 14, 2002. "AAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!! Those leaks are driving me crazy! How does one finds a memory leak in a garbage collected environment ??! Daniel Turini Nov. 2, 2002.
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:wtf: What a bunch of uptight bastards! Are strict dress codes common in the US? -- Tune your mind, reach inside, peel away Touch, Taste, Feel, Saturation
It was actually in Canada at the time, but it was a US owned company. 20 years ago, most businesses still required suits to be worn. :-D It's not like that anymore, thankfully. Chris Meech "what makes CP different is the people and sense of community, things people will only discover if they join up and join in." Christian Graus Nov 14, 2002. "AAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!! Those leaks are driving me crazy! How does one finds a memory leak in a garbage collected environment ??! Daniel Turini Nov. 2, 2002.
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My manager told me the other day that I should stop wearing T-shirt (any T-shirt) in the office, not even a code project T-shirt! I guess I just don't understand the culture, even if I have lived here (USA) for over 15 years. Women can wear some pretty sexy outfit to work and men can wear a tie that looks like it hasn't been washed for 3 months, but no T-shirt is allowed. By the way, our company has something called the Jeans Day. Every month or so, you can pay $3 for the right to wear jeans on a selected Friday, the money will go to a charity supported by the company.
Anonymously wrote: My manager told me the other day that I should stop wearing T-shirt (any T-shirt) in the office, not even a code project T-shirt! When I worked at a company in Austin, the dress attire was so cool. There was rule that no suits or ties allowed in the Office. So on day one I went in Suit and my manager called me and said that I am scaring the people and asked me go home and come in shorts. Everybody have to come in Shorts (including the Girls.. :rolleyes: ) and T-Shirts. Shoes are optional, but they prefer Sandals. Fridays Beer is served free.. :eek: I enjoyed working at that place. Don't :beer: and drive.
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:wtf: What a bunch of uptight bastards! Are strict dress codes common in the US? -- Tune your mind, reach inside, peel away Touch, Taste, Feel, Saturation
Jörgen Sigvardsson wrote: Are strict dress codes common in the US? yes, especially these days. the one i've seen the most of is "business casual", which means no blue jeans, and a collared shirt or a sweater of some kind. i've only worked a couple of jobs where ties were required. wearing blue jeans will earn you a visit from your supervisor. -c
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Jörgen Sigvardsson wrote: Are strict dress codes common in the US? yes, especially these days. the one i've seen the most of is "business casual", which means no blue jeans, and a collared shirt or a sweater of some kind. i've only worked a couple of jobs where ties were required. wearing blue jeans will earn you a visit from your supervisor. -c
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Business casual seems ok. I don't wear jeans very often, and when I do, they're not blue. Given a company with a dress code of level X, should I assume that the dress code is X + n, where n is a positive integer, for job interviews? The first impression one gives during a job interview is, as I understand it, very important. You don't want to seem like a slob nor a snob, you want to seem just right. Chris Losinger wrote: wearing blue jeans will earn you a visit from your supervisor. Is that a good time to ask for a raise? ;) -- Tune your mind, reach inside, peel away Touch, Taste, Feel, Saturation
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My manager told me the other day that I should stop wearing T-shirt (any T-shirt) in the office, not even a code project T-shirt! I guess I just don't understand the culture, even if I have lived here (USA) for over 15 years. Women can wear some pretty sexy outfit to work and men can wear a tie that looks like it hasn't been washed for 3 months, but no T-shirt is allowed. By the way, our company has something called the Jeans Day. Every month or so, you can pay $3 for the right to wear jeans on a selected Friday, the money will go to a charity supported by the company.
Depends on the clientelle of the company I think. In South Africa I worked as a web / sql developer, and could wear shorts to work if I wanted. Now in the UK I do exactly the same job - sitting here typing to you right now I have a navy blue pin-stripe suit on. It's a financial services firm, so we have to look the part. Personally I don't really care what I wear to work. Suits aren't uncomfortable - it's just a pair of long pants and a jacket you hang over the back of your seat. Still, it is rather odd that dress code wasn't discussed when you started. I'd be a bit annoyed as well if it were suddenly brought up out of the blue.
It's much better than the term "embedded," though. I'm tired of hearing about embedded reporters. That must be a lousy job, like having a career as a suppository. - Roger Wright
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Business casual seems ok. I don't wear jeans very often, and when I do, they're not blue. Given a company with a dress code of level X, should I assume that the dress code is X + n, where n is a positive integer, for job interviews? The first impression one gives during a job interview is, as I understand it, very important. You don't want to seem like a slob nor a snob, you want to seem just right. Chris Losinger wrote: wearing blue jeans will earn you a visit from your supervisor. Is that a good time to ask for a raise? ;) -- Tune your mind, reach inside, peel away Touch, Taste, Feel, Saturation
Jörgen Sigvardsson wrote: Is that a good time to ask for a raise? when i started here (5 years ago), there was no dress code. then the company was bought by a larger company and they started to enforce the new owner's dress code. we all asked if we could get a bonus or raise to cover the cost of having to go out and buy new clothes. they laughed at us, of course. :) -c
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Jörgen Sigvardsson wrote: Are strict dress codes common in the US? yes, especially these days. the one i've seen the most of is "business casual", which means no blue jeans, and a collared shirt or a sweater of some kind. i've only worked a couple of jobs where ties were required. wearing blue jeans will earn you a visit from your supervisor. -c
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Chris Losinger wrote: the one i've seen the most of is "business casual", which means no blue jeans, and a collared shirt or a sweater of some kind Yeah, we are "business casual" too. The thing I don't understand is, what is the difference a collar can make to a shirt. Is the two inch on a man's neck so ugly that you have to cover it up? :(
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Depends on the clientelle of the company I think. In South Africa I worked as a web / sql developer, and could wear shorts to work if I wanted. Now in the UK I do exactly the same job - sitting here typing to you right now I have a navy blue pin-stripe suit on. It's a financial services firm, so we have to look the part. Personally I don't really care what I wear to work. Suits aren't uncomfortable - it's just a pair of long pants and a jacket you hang over the back of your seat. Still, it is rather odd that dress code wasn't discussed when you started. I'd be a bit annoyed as well if it were suddenly brought up out of the blue.
It's much better than the term "embedded," though. I'm tired of hearing about embedded reporters. That must be a lousy job, like having a career as a suppository. - Roger Wright
Megan Forbes wrote: Personally I don't really care what I wear to work. Personally, I think T-shirt should be a requirement for male programmers. ;)
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In my first company in TVM we werent allowed t-shirts except on saturdays. And here where I work even if I wear a t-shirt I'd prolly wear a shirt, a sweater etc...on top of it :-) I dont have a tie by the way Nish
Author of the romantic comedy Summer Love and Some more Cricket [New Win] Review by Shog9 Click here for review[NW]
Nishant S wrote: I dont have a tie by the way I do have a cheap tie, but it is just for job interviews. The quality of the tie doesn't seem to affect the outcome, by the way. :)
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My manager told me the other day that I should stop wearing T-shirt (any T-shirt) in the office, not even a code project T-shirt! I guess I just don't understand the culture, even if I have lived here (USA) for over 15 years. Women can wear some pretty sexy outfit to work and men can wear a tie that looks like it hasn't been washed for 3 months, but no T-shirt is allowed. By the way, our company has something called the Jeans Day. Every month or so, you can pay $3 for the right to wear jeans on a selected Friday, the money will go to a charity supported by the company.
That sucks! I'm sittin in my office in a pair of blue jeans and an A&F T-shirt right now. It's not even tucked in, and this is how I dress every day...no sweat for it from the bosses. We can wear shorts too, but it's too cold to wear shorts right now. The only time I've ever had to wear something different is to meet with customers (hardly ever), and even then, all I had to do was wear some khakis and a button up shirt. Chris Richardson You can stash and you can seize In dreams begin, responsibilities
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My manager told me the other day that I should stop wearing T-shirt (any T-shirt) in the office, not even a code project T-shirt! I guess I just don't understand the culture, even if I have lived here (USA) for over 15 years. Women can wear some pretty sexy outfit to work and men can wear a tie that looks like it hasn't been washed for 3 months, but no T-shirt is allowed. By the way, our company has something called the Jeans Day. Every month or so, you can pay $3 for the right to wear jeans on a selected Friday, the money will go to a charity supported by the company.
So what happens if a woman wears jeans ? I'd probably do it to be awkward :evil grin: Elaine (subversive fluffy tigress) The tigress is here :-D
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Megan Forbes wrote: Personally I don't really care what I wear to work. Personally, I think T-shirt should be a requirement for male programmers. ;)
Anonymously wrote: for male programmers Why not, after all its easy to programme men ;P The tigress is here :-D
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I once got called upon the floor for not wearing a tie. Since I only lived a few minutes away from the office, I snuck home, removed my shirt and put on a tie. When I got back to the office, I was given a warm welcome by my fellow workers. An HR person came down and informed me that I should go back home again and not bother coming back until I was more appropriately attired. I'll never understand why I didn't make it through the 90 day probation period. Silly me. Chris Meech "what makes CP different is the people and sense of community, things people will only discover if they join up and join in." Christian Graus Nov 14, 2002. "AAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!! Those leaks are driving me crazy! How does one finds a memory leak in a garbage collected environment ??! Daniel Turini Nov. 2, 2002.
:wtf:... please say your joking Chris... Regards, Brian Dela :-)