[SBE] Suits

[Adrienne Abbott]

Maybe it's a "girl thing" because we learn from our mothers to carry extra
shoes and clothes in case it rains or you want to work out or go for
cocktails after work, but it's too bad that some engineers never learn that
secret. One guy I know grumbled constantly and to anyone who'd listen, that
no matter how hard he worked, the General Manager didn't appreciate his
efforts because the GM wanted him to dress nicely whenever he came to the
office. This engineer spent most of his time on a major construction project
and he thought that taking the time to change out of his muddy jeans, shoes
and shirt just to pick up a package or his paycheck, was an unreasonable
demand because it took time out of his busy day. The GM even bought him
logo-ed overalls to keep in his truck but the more the GM did, the more the
engineer grumbled and the more his attitude deteriorated and ultimately, he
was out of work. The bad part about all this was that even though he was a
competent engineer, his constant grumbling earned him a reputation as having
a bad attitude and while it's difficult to find good engineers, no one will
hire the guy. 
Adrienne


-----Original Message-----
From: sbe-bounces at sbe.org [mailto:sbe-bounces at sbe.org] On Behalf Of
chscherer at everestkc.net
Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2008 7:29 AM
To: sbe at sbe.org
Subject: Re: [SBE] Suits

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.

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