Grooming standards in the workplace!

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  • KingJeremyTheWicked82
    KingJeremyTheWicked82 Posts: 725
    Fifthelement wrote:
    Hmm, I don't find anything on that list outrageous or unreasonable. I think it's pretty standard for a lot of businesses. A neat, clean and professional appearance; after all, you're representing the company you work for, not your own individual style.

    I agree with you there but don't you think that there are certain points of these guidelines that are a little extreme?
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  • know1
    know1 Posts: 6,801
    If I saw those guidelines, I'd immediately start looking for a different job.

    Not because I couldn't comply to all of them, but simply because any place that took that long to be that detailed wouldn't be the kind of place I'd want to work. They obviously have nothing better to do.
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  • twisted thoughts
    twisted thoughts Posts: 4,377
    who the hell re-heels their shoes? if chadwick doesnt know, surely no one does :lol:

    and a mohican? seriously??

    who the hell typed this?
    did they just fly in from the 1800's on a time machine?

    Most the time, I hate my job. Then I read something like this and Im glad I work in a shithole where I can wear jeans and sport my tats.
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  • chadwick
    chadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    twisted thoughts wrote:
    who the hell re-heels their shoes? if chadwick doesnt know, surely no one does :lol:

    and a mohican? seriously??

    who the hell typed this?
    did they just fly in from the 1800's on a time machine?

    Most the time, I hate my job. Then I read something like this and Im glad I work in a shithole where I can wear jeans and sport my tats.
    i'd like to know what is takes to re-heel a pair of lady's shoes, as well as why and how do they get so abused by sitting at a desk typing? how does one know, "by golly i think i need my heels ironed out."

    can one hear the clicking of the heels on a tiled surface and say to themselves, "ya know, that dumb broad needs her fucking heels greased!"
















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  • RKCNDY
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    twisted thoughts wrote:
    who the hell re-heels their shoes? if chadwick doesnt know, surely no one does :lol:

    a good pair of shoes will need to be re-heeled when the soles wear out.

    if the employer requires shoes to be re-heeled, then they surely must pay enough for one to be able to afford shoes that are re-heel-able.

    where are those Christian Louboutin pumps CBG posted? :think:
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  • chadwick
    chadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    RKCNDY wrote:
    twisted thoughts wrote:
    who the hell re-heels their shoes? if chadwick doesnt know, surely no one does :lol:

    a good pair of shoes will need to be re-heeled when the soles wear out.

    if the employer requires shoes to be re-heeled, then they surely must pay enough for one to be able to afford shoes that are re-heel-able.

    where are those Christian Louboutin pumps CBG posted? :think:
    cbg will hve to inform us on re-heeling a set of business professional lady's shoes and things. i got a professional set of bongs i'll need re-fitted one day soon. the boss aint too pleased im sure of it.
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

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  • Fifthelement
    Fifthelement Lotusland Posts: 6,965
    KingJeremyTheWicked82 wrote:
    Fifthelement wrote:
    Hmm, I don't find anything on that list outrageous or unreasonable. I think it's pretty standard for a lot of businesses. A neat, clean and professional appearance; after all, you're representing the company you work for, not your own individual style.

    I agree with you there but don't you think that there are certain points of these guidelines that are a little extreme?

    I don't see anything that's really extreme. Perhaps what makes it seem over the top is that there is just so much information all at once, which makes it appear heavy-handed. Most of the dress code is pretty basic. I think they've gone to such specifications re: length, style, etc. so that there are no questions.
    Let's be honest, not everyone is raised knowing what's acceptable and what is not acceptable in a work environment, in personal hygiene, etc. Common-sense is king, but there are a quite a few people out there who just don't possess it ;)

    Having said the above I will add that it you worked in a tattoo parlour then this dress-code would be outrageous and over the top! ;):mrgreen:

    In regards to re-heeling shoes. If they're of good quality and expensive it is sometimes cheaper to have them fixed as opposed to going out and buying new ones. If you've ever caught your heel in a sidewalk grate, you know what I'm talking about :x
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  • chadwick
    chadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    i guess re-heeling a pair of lady's shoes is the equivalent of a man re-soling his boots. once i had a pair of redwing work boots resoled. it was well worth it but you could tell they were different and not as badass as once before. $230.00 boots. sure let's fix em up.
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • tinkerbell
    tinkerbell New Zealand Posts: 2,161
    Wow that is one long list!!! I work at a bank and we have a uniform and dress code but mostly it is left up to common sense. The only thing enforced is 'professional black shoes' and no visible tatoos. I also think when hiring they consider the presentation as well as skills. I don't think I could be bothered with all of those rules - although it's better than not having a job!
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  • CarolineSays
    CarolineSays Posts: 345
    KingJeremyTheWicked82 wrote:
    Make-up - Female staff are encouraged to wear make-up to enhance natural features.

    This made me CRINGE... :problem:

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