[SBE] Suits

[chscherer at everestkc.net]

I often hear complaints that engineers are not given the respect they deserve. It starts with the individual. It's true that business casual dress is accepted in many offices now, although there are times when it is appropriate to wear a suit. If you look like a janitor you'll be treated as a janitor.

We are also all aware that wearing a suit to fix the transmitter makes no sense either. You might need to change your clothes during the day depending on the tasks that day. I have a friend who keeps disposable coveralls on hand when he has to get dirty. He wears a tie to work every day.

For some, the heavy-work attire may be acceptable. For others, dressing like the other managers may be essential to earning respect.


From: Cowboy <curt at spam-o-matic.net>

> And I'd disagree !

> 

> They look like high-dollar, professional, front office engineers.

> Too many of us look like low-dollar, back shop, handy-men too often.

> Just an opinion..........

> ( ask your favorite successful salesman )




> Jon Frank wrote:

> >  I love those guys in the suits.  They look like they work at a 

> funeral home.