For those who want to work kilted

[ccga3359]

Congratulations on your success with wearing a kilt to work. You presented a well thought out case. I hope in due course that your company realizes that it needs not be a distraction at all and that you may wear more often than just two days a year. Just out of curiosity, two questions. What sort of work do you do? What whould you have done had the letter not worked?

[Phogfan86]

...Just out of curiosity, two questions. What sort of work do you do? What whould you have done had the letter not worked?

I am a grant writer and copy writer for a nonprofit organization. Lots of sitting and writing, working with agency staff to learn about their programs and how they benefit their clients and the community, stuff like that.

I never really got to the point where I thought about what I'd do if the CEO said no. Our agency is very accepting and, usually, supportive of just about any kind of diversity and shows of one's heritage and tradition, so I wasn't really worried. I just went through the personnel manual and used a lot of the same phrases and buzzwords that the agency uses when talking about diversity.

Just to clarify: I don't think anyone's too worried about me being distracted. Management is a little too concerned that my kilt and I will be the center of attention beyond the first hour of the day, and that wouldn't be good for productivity. I think come April 6th, I might just keep something of a low profile so I don't come across as an attention ho and others can't mention me and my male unbifurcated garment in that light.

[Spartan]

I just went through the personnel manual and used a lot of the same phrases and buzzwords that the agency uses when talking about diversity.

That's a very good move. As a grant writer you certainly have the savvy and skill to know what to do to make your case. Always use their language to make your case, whenever possible. Leave it to a grant writer!

[ncof300d]

My denial at work was stated as the concern with meeting with customers. I am in automotive supply and as the Design Manager do meet with customers several times a month. In addition there are unannounced times that I see customers when they are at the plant to meet with others.

(bummer)

[Standard]

Congratulations on your 'victory'. I thought your letter was very respectful sounding, and full of lots of good information about not just the kilt, but the role of Scots in your community. Good job, wear your kilt with pride.