[ale] Since we're on the subject of jobs lately

[Warren Myers]

I love kilts!

On Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 10:02 AM, Jeff Lightner <jlightner at water.com> wrote:

> Who said anything about functionality?
>
> However, since you asked:  They're great for catching things that would
> otherwise land on your shirt.   Back when I wore suit & tie I usually
> had a spare tie at work.  I've NEVER kept a spare shirt at work.
>
> Personally I never really minded wearing a suit - it was like garanimals
> for adults - no need to coordinate top and bottom - just wear a neutral
> colored shirt and a conservative tie with the suit.  :-)
>
> What's the functionality of wearing pants instead of a kilt?  Why wear
> clothes at all on warm days?  We all conform to some degree either due
> to custom or law.   Those who don't, typically end up living under
> bridges or in jails.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ale-bounces at ale.org [mailto:ale-bounces at ale.org] On Behalf Of
> Chris Fowler
> Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 8:55 AM
> To: ale at ale.org
> Subject: Re: [ale] Since we're on the subject of jobs lately
>
> Jeff Lightner wrote:
> > I disagree with the tie comments.
> >
>
> What is the functional use of a tie?
> > There's an old saying:
> > You never get a second chance to make a first impression.
> >
> > I've been employed in the IT field since 1991 and it was sometime
> before
> > 1996 that everyone went casual - despite that as I noted above I've
> > always worn a suit and tie to interviews.  Once the job starts it's
> > casual all the way.
> >
> Unfortunately, over the last many years I've only worn suits to
> funerals.
>
> I think that for me I would wear some slacks, nice button shirt, and a
> conservative tie.
> No jacket.  For one it is Summer and not jacket is needed :)
>
> Also wear a nice pair of shoes.  If you wear a black belt, wear black
> shoes.  Same rule applies for brown.   Have your outfit pressed at the
> cleaners.   Do not pump gas on the day of the interview unless
> afterwards.   Be conservative with any cologne.
>
> As far as interviews, I've really not even cared to read any resumes.
> If I do it may only be for contact information.  To me what is important
>
> is what the person knows and what the person can do.
>
>
>
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