Hey MUDD...Me Too!!

[porrick]

A first-timer at work for me too, but will be kilted a couple of days next week, too.
I teach at the Univeristy College here, and have often wondered if I've made the right choice - until now. From a number of posts lately, I read with interest that so many have to ask for permission or at least have it okayed that you come to work kilted - I am obviously fortunate not having to worry about that. Dress codes in Norway are relaxed, and as long as I don't own any t-shirts with profanities, I can choose and mix as I like from my wardrobe.

It's good to have a lot of you guys also just starting out, so keep those reports coming in!

To quote some shoe producer: Just do it!

[Reggie]

I know what you mean Porrick. People in Norway much be so much more open minded and logical in their thinking. I really envy that. In my part of the world any change or even anything different is subject to much scrutiny and open derision no matter what it may be. Even more so with a kilt. In the interest of a reasonably peaceful coexistence with these types, one must be sensitive to their insecurities. It seems ludicrous, when I think about it, for a grown man of my age (56) to need permission to wear a mans garment to work, but such is the current state of mind in the Midwest. Of couse, no-one wants to be called on the carpet by the boss for any reason. Even if one is in the right, he may be perceived as being a troublemaker, or problem, so we must tippy-toe around this particular issue, unless we feel strongly enough about our cause to risk getting the boot. An employer can always find some other fault in your performance to justify termination, saying that ones kilt wearing had absolutely nothing to do with it. Studies have shown that 90% of all terminations have nothing to do with poor technical skills, but instead, inappropriate social behavior.
I have mustered the courage to push the outer edges of this Midwestern envelope, though, and will be wearing the kilt on casual Friday, without asking permission first, especially considering the positive reception that I enjoyed on St. Patricks Day. We'll see how that goes.
I guess quite a few of us will be sharing St. Patricks Day as our first kilt at work day. That's pretty cool, and I'm happy to be part of that Brotherhood.
May God bless St. Patrick. I hope he is looking down from above and smiling at our little endeavor.
Highest regards,
Reggie