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    I have been blessed in being self-employed. However I did sell my architectural firm about the same time as Kilts became my life essence. Even though I could have warn them then, as self-employed architects are known for being a little bit odd and creative.

    Now I work out of my home as a fiduciary (I manage the family trust) and am also considered the resident coffee shop character, and neighborhood activist (take that to mean whatever you want)
    Glen McGuire

    A Life Lived in Fear, Is a Life Half Lived.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GMan
    Now I...am also considered the...neighborhood activist (take that to mean whatever you want)
    So, you're the one responsible for those leash laws! My dogs turn up their snouts in a hearty 'harumph!' at you, kind sir (just teasing...).

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    I am a cop, so not only can I not wear a kilt...I would not want to wear a kilt. At least on duty.

    I had a promotional interview today, and I strongly considered going kilted. That was until a Lieutenant cornered me, two days ago, and said "Don't wear your kilt." So I didn't.

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    It worked for me

    Quote Originally Posted by Norbydog
    I had a promotional interview today, and I strongly considered going kilted. That was until a Lieutenant cornered me, two days ago, and said "Don't wear your kilt." So I didn't.
    I have gone to two interviews kilted, and made both positions. Since I am a paramedic, and there is a vaccuum in America for experienced medics, the only thing the employer sees is my certification. What I wear on the interview wouldnt matter. To an extent I am sure. If I wore a nude suit with tinkerbell butterfly wings, I might still get hired, but I would be the last one they called.

    Everyone...thank you so much for all the wonderful replies. Getting to know all of you a little better just made my week. I feel like I just received a box of chocolate chip cookies in the mail

    xoxoxoxo
    Jaybird

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    I'm another one of the folks in the I.T. field. Been doing basically help-desk stuff for the last four years for a K-12 distance-learning school (think homeschooling, but with accredited teacher support). Also been the guy to keep the servers and such up and going to keep the office happy. Got my first UK about a year ago. Wore it occasionally to work, no more comments than I expected. After I worked the UK booth at the local highland games last October, I've been kilted full time at work since. I currently have six different UKs, and am lookig at getting a SWK heavyweight, and maybe trying my hand at making a kilt. My coworker in the I.T. department also has a selection of UKs, and he wears them probably 90% of the time. So for the most part we're a kilted I.T. department. Our department head is fairly new, she's been here about four months. Don't think I've ever seen her wear a skirt.

    In a few weeks I'll be moving, SoCal to eastern Washington. Don't have a job yet, so I'll be doing kilted interviews. Oughta be interesting.

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    ai think ya a' ken where ai work the noo..... (see sig below!)



    but ai wuz a uni professor an a theatrical designer

    afore ai chuck'd it a' fair bonnie Scotland....



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    I'm a chef in a Japanese restaurant...I know...I'm not Japanese :rolleyes:

    I quit 1st of June

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    Quote Originally Posted by JayFilomena
    If I wore a nude suit with tinkerbell butterfly wings, I might still get hired...
    ROFL I'll have to remember that for the next time I apply for a job I don't want. I bet it would go something like this:

    [HR director] Dr. Cinnabar, I can see from your resume...

    [Me in serious tone] Please call me Tinkerbell. Do you mind if I blow bubbles?
    Last edited by Cinnabar; 8th April 06 at 06:25 AM.

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    Talking Now that was good

    Quote Originally Posted by Cinnabar
    [HR director] Dr. Cinnabar, I can see from your resume...
    [Me in serious tone] Please call me Tinkerbell. Do you mind if I blow bubbles?
    And I thought I was funny. I have tears in my eyes right now.

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    I'm a marketing associate at a central leasing office for apartment communities. Basically I sit at a computer all day and sell apartments. Joy. I haven't tried to wear a kilt yet, I asked a lower level boss if I could wear one and he said no. I don't think he thought I was serious though. I'm going to try again....maybe just wear one and see what happens

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