My Turn To Deal With A Dress Code

[keepoffgrass]

How did it go? It went well.

The CEO didn't show up or call for the meeting scheduled between my clinical supervisor, myself, and the CEO.

So my supervisor and I gutted it out ourselves. Another 75 minutes of gut level, eye to eye, honest communication.

I wore pants again today. She asked why since she'd said kilts were okay. Told her I wasn't sure she'd remember. Real reason was I didn't want kilts to distract from the core issues at hand.

Kilts were not an issue in that meeting. But the honest communication cleared up a lot of conflicts between us.

Not long after she came downstairs to the clinical area very excited. Not only had we won the contract with the prospects we met with Tuesday that brought the kilt issue to a head, they had referred an employee to us with the specification that the employee be assigned to my caseload.

As staff gathered to celebrate winning the contract someone said to me, "Ron, why are you wearing pants again?" I responded that I'd be kilted tomorrow and Friday for St. Patrick's Day.

My supervisor looked at me and said, " Ron, you can wear your kilts to work any time you want to."

So, still no clue if a dress code will be developed for the agency someday, or what it may entail. But for now, the new supervisor who had made an issue of kilts is won over.

Not at all a fun process. I am physically and emotionally drained by it.

And dang, two days in the tyranny of trousers is plenty to remind me why I love wearing kilts.

Thanks for all the support and suggestions. Is this a great board or what!!??

Ron

Congratulations Ron. Its nice not to be told what to wear. I wish I could wear kilts more often. I cant work in one. Not because Im told I cant, but bacause its not practical with what I do for a living. I know if id showed up to someones house to install their carpet or hardwood, and bent down and exposed the "jewels" theres no telling what would happen lol If I ever went into the sale area of the trade though, I imagine I would wear a kilt on a daily basis.

[Doc]

Good show River, good show. I think the thing that made the differance, from reading the posts, was how you handled your self. This has made look at how I handle situations in the future. If we ever get a chance to meet in the future, the pints are on me .

Joy be with you River. Doc

[Riverkilt]

Hey Bill,

I ALWAYS wear tartan boxers under my kilts when on the job...and there've been a few times in the last 19 months where that proved a wise choice. They're loose and comfy.

If you did the same, so what if something showed...all they'd see is tartan boxers that kids expose from their low slung jeans anyway.

Ron

[mbhandy]

Hey Bill,

If you did the same, so what if something showed...all they'd see is tartan boxers that kids expose from their low slung jeans anyway.

Ron

How Ruuude
MrBill

[Jerry]

As a retired old fart, who couldn't have worn kilts at work anyhow (osha rules concerning rotating machinery and hazardous chemicals) I've restrained from commenting or making suggestions. Now, I'd like to offer my congratulations on resolving the issue in your favor, Ron, and on the gentlemanly way in which you handled the matter.

[Rusty]

I'm glad that things worked out for you okay.

[mddock58]

Ron, it is still amazing what can get accomplished while in a straitjacket! (though they were troosers)

Sometimes it works out for the best with a direct face to face! And in the business you are in, it should be easier! ( though most of the time it is more difficult!)

Glad to hear of the positive outcome!

[keepoffgrass]

Hey Bill,

I ALWAYS wear tartan boxers under my kilts when on the job...and there've been a few times in the last 19 months where that proved a wise choice. They're loose and comfy.

If you did the same, so what if something showed...all they'd see is tartan boxers that kids expose from their low slung jeans anyway.

Ron

Thanks for the advice Ron! I may give it a try in the future. Now all I have to do if find a place that has a wide selection of tartan boxers

[mrpharr]

I glad things worked out of the best and it sounds like you solved more than just the kilt problem. Good show!
steve

[Riverkilt]

Hey Bill,

I get all my tartan boxers at WalMart...come in a three pack...some seem to even be authentic tartans. Never saw the need for high priced boxers...just want them light and loose and thought the tartan was cool in case of accidental exposure.

Ron