How many people have had to change their entire appearance just to get a job?

by LostAngel Posted 2010/09/01 05:11:09

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Just wondering. I am moving up in the hierarchy at my employment, and I was told I must look more "professional". Not much of an issue with me, but for others . . . who knows?

BTW: It's tourism. Go figure.
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oldsalt 2010/09/02 15:46:16

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When I worked my way from an hourly job into an executive position that paid about $70K you can be damn sure off came the faded jeans,sneakers with no socks,rugbyshirt,etc & on went the button down shirt,striped tie,chinos & blazer & briefcase

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ubiquitous_tergiversation 2010/09/01 11:28:20

I definitely have.

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LostAngel to ubiquit... 2010/09/01 17:48:29

Sweet!

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TheJoker 2010/09/01 10:51:56

You've gotta dress in an appropriate way if you wanna get on........ purple suits & face-paint just arent right everywhere :(

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LostAngel to TheJoker 2010/09/01 17:48:50

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So sad, isn't it?

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TheJoker to LostAngel 2010/09/02 08:38:42

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It really is....... personally, I cant think of any situation that couldn’t be improved with an appropriate application of face paint :)

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Ms. Richardson 2010/09/01 06:48:00

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I have...i am still a tomboy at heart. jeans shirt sneakers good to go, but in order for people to take me seriously and view and listen to me as an ADULT i had to start looking like one. too many times people mistook me for being 17 when i am really 28. so dress the part when it calls for it and be professional

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