Dress code violation. A silly moment at work.
By The Horse
@TheHorse (221117)
Walnut Creek, California
August 1, 2023 11:24am CST
I stumbled on this old photo the other day, and decided to put it on my desktop and write a short post about it.
As some of you know, I have kvetched a bit in the past about the lack of integrity I've seen at some of the places I've worked. I have seen, in various places, each of the following: embezzlement, stealing of donations, child care workers high on cocaine, racial discrimination, unsafe environments, etc.
The two places with the MOST professionalism I've worked at were Diablo Valley College and STAND. At stand, I was a mentor to young kids (seven through 14), took them out hiking, bowling, to ride my horse, etc.
We received regular trainings there, about things Like Mandated Reporter Law, Cultural Sensitivity, and even basic stuff like Professionalism.
In this photo, my "small group" was charged with demonstrating a "dress code violation" at work. I did the obvious thing and "sagged me pants," a common thing among male teenagers over the past couple of decades here.
As you can see, we didn't take ourselves TOO seriously there, even though the work was difficult and sometimes stressful.
Have you had jobs where the overall ambiance was more or less "professional"?
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@rebelann (113106)
• El Paso, Texas
1 Aug 23
I recall when the younger employees would be on their cell phones using ear plug thingys then not paying attention to what they were doing, my boss never said a word to them even though it was against policy to be on cell phones, she didn't want to offend them as they were all hispanic.
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@AmbiePam (94730)
• United States
1 Aug 23
My job at the children’s mental health hospital was very professional, as was my college library. Not anywhere else though. I hate the sagging pants trend. I still see it on occasion. I remember being in class one day, one boy pantsed another because the other kid’s pants were so baggy. Luckily, that poor kid was wearing very long shorts beneath them.
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@wolfgirl569 (109251)
• Marion, Ohio
2 Aug 23
Glad it was for a demonstration. 
. Semi professional working the floor in retail. They have things you are not supposed to do or wear.
. Semi professional working the floor in retail. They have things you are not supposed to do or wear.1 person likes this
@RasmaSandra (81361)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Aug 23
When I worked for marine insurance companies in Manhattan NYC we had to be nicely dressed and have a new outfit every day. I had a work wardrobe where I wore different outfits for a week switching them off with other outfits and then two weeks later wore the outfits from the previous weeks. Otherwise, I could not afford the clothes and we won't even mention the money I spent on things like pantyhose etc.
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@LindaOHio (183496)
• United States
2 Aug 23
Love the picture. I worked at the Corporate Headquarters for a conglomerate. They had carpeted halls, antique furniture, etc. You were afraid to speak too loudly. I didn't stay there long. Enjoy your day.
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@much2say (56642)
• Los Angeles, California
4 Aug 23
Oh my gah this photo is hysterical! Product placement for Under Armour 
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I've never worked for a stuffy corporate company - I'd say the places I was at were more or less casual professional. The people working with the public were expected to be professional (meaning me, since I was more or less my own department), but I can't say that about everyone around me 
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I've never worked for a stuffy corporate company - I'd say the places I was at were more or less casual professional. The people working with the public were expected to be professional (meaning me, since I was more or less my own department), but I can't say that about everyone around me .