My Turn To Deal With A Dress Code

[mddock58]

They can always contract you as a consultant!

Then you are outside their jurisdiction! (other than what they contract you for!)

[beloitpiper]

Just wear trews...they'll be begging you to put the kilt back on!!!

[angel923]

I would like to put in my voice of support. Further if she is a stckler for "professional" appearance wear an Argyl outfit to work for a time and then ask her why she is always dressed so casual in a pair of slacks. Another thing to do would be to point out that your clients are used to you wearing a kilt to thier sessions and that a drastic change in your appearance could prove disruptive to your ability to act as a proper counciler to them.

[scoutniagara]

"Gender equality was never meant to apply to men." I agree. I once had a new female acting-principal, try to tell me, that in 80+F weather, that I couldn't wear casual men's walking shorts, when all the female staff were wearing similar attire. She told me that men had to wear slacks. She didn't last past Easter that year...she had a nervous breakdown, and never taught again. I sent her letters to my federation and continued to wear them. Gee, at the time, I never thought to wear a kilt. ;)

[Robinhood]

From many of your earlier posts, I got the impression that
you really enjoyed working there. Those in charge should
want this to continue, since your happiness increases
your "productivity." If your boss doesn't care for your
happiness, she obviously doesn't care for your productivity.
She is telling you that you shouldn't work too hard,
or care too much about your job, and get your happiness
outside the job. If upper management allows this to happen,
their position is also contrary to your devotion.

In this position, if you don't want to quit, you would
be justified in meeting the minimum standards, and
not putting forth any extra effort whatsoever.

[mexpiper]

Hmmm if you work for a NFP, does not all policy changes have to be approved by the Board of Directors? I know my NFP, any policy change has to be approved by the Board and if it does become approved, must notify staff in writing within 30 days. If it states that men will be required to pants. Will someone on the BOD say something to the rest about you? I assume that they know who you are? andWhat you wear? As for pants, will the new policy say what type of pants? Jeans, dress casual, or dress pants?

I would love to wear a kilt to work as much as i want. I dress according to what my day is like. I work with Seniors (60 plus) most of them are much older 80's and 90's, even had one who was 101. I would dress very conservative with maybe a bright tie. If I go into a home that is very dirty, with insects crawling around,and varments..a less dressy look and no cuffs on the pants, and heavy shoes.

I find with this population you tend to get more information, and cooperation, because they understand that your a professional. I sometimes do joint home visit with a nurse, and she still wears a nurse hat. Her patients are more cooperative and have had less rehopitalizations, because they tend to listen to what " A nurse" says, if she looks like a nurse.

With your clients i think It might be an entry to a conversation, because maybe they will maybe ask what you are wearing.


Good Luck,....

[Tartan Hiker]

I'm rootin' for you today, cousin!

And I'm still smiling about the image of one of her superiors showing up kilted and seeing her jaw drop. Now that would be sweet.

[JimB]

In my opinion this is probably about only one thing.
I can't say it outright, but think about this.....

A kilt is THE most in your face White Male statement that a man can make.

I think I know what's eating her.
I've seen it before (all too often).

Ron, it all depends on how ready you are to retire. If you would be ok with retiring, I would them them that was my intention and tell them why. As someone already said, the ball would be in their court.
But if not, then wear the trousers. Most of us have to unfortunately. I only get to wear my kilt to work on every other Friday. That's our casual days. I figure that if folks can wear jeans on those days, then I can wear a kilt. So far that's been ok with everyone.

[Nanook]

A kilt is THE most in your face White Male statement that a man can make.

What is a "white male statement"?

[elitekiltedcommando]

.... Is that Samuel L. MotherF***in' Snakes on a Mother F***in' Plane Jackson?