Thus endeth the buying of the kilts...

**Rex_Tremende** · 9th May 06, 06:33 PM

...for a while, anyway.

So, continuing on the employment theme for the night...

It's a good thing that I have on order and am awaiting delivery of:

UK Tan Mocker
FK Navy Casual
SWK Black Stewart

Because I'm going to have to curtail the kilt addiction for a bit in order to replenish my supply of suits and other office drag.

Today I gave notice to my present business-casual employer that I have accepted a position with a different suit-and-tie employer, though I didn't put it in exactly those terms. Now, I always keep a killer interview suit in the closet - you just never know - and it served me well - and I have a couple of other ones for this occasion or that. Unfortunately, while I was neglecting these occasional suits, the moths were not. At my new job, suits are de rigueur, and I'm a bit of a clothehorse. I can't settle for just a couple kilts, and I won't be happy with just one fabulous black pinstripe suit.

Sooooo... my checkbook has to be redirected - right after I buy several sets of kilt hose and sporran. Yeah - that'll do...

Anyway - my new position is as a full time trainer in project management methodology for a large local bank. I'm thrilled about the new job, and I'm still pinching myself that this is happening. It's worth a bit more compensation than I'm presently getting, and I expect that it will be immensely fulfilling. I've never walked away from a job before, though I've been downsized once; this is only my third since graduating college.

Wish me luck. Really, now that I've landed the job, I'm nervous as all get-out.

Regards,
Rex, PMP, in Cincinnati

**Caradoc** · 9th May 06, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by Rex_Tremende

...for a while, anyway.

My deepest condolences.

I've gone the other direction - I work full-time from home, so unless I'm doing lunch with a client, nobody cares what I wear.

Best of luck to you!

**Panache** · 9th May 06, 07:35 PM

Rex,

Congratulations on your new position. I think you have enough kilts for the moment (OK that moment is gone now, you can start jonesing again).

I look forward to your review of the SWK Black Steward. My next kilt is going to be either SWK Black Stewart (instant gratification), a UK Carmel Workman's (delayed gratification), or an actual 8 yard Galbraith Ancient ("gratification somewhere there o'er the horizon").

Cheers

**LoftGuy** · 9th May 06, 07:55 PM

Rex,

Congratulations on your new position. Incidentally, I enjoy reading your well written and insightful postings.

Bob

**ckelly327** · 10th May 06, 03:10 AM

Congratulations on the new position. Not every job can be condusive to kilting so just accept it at face value. There are always evenings and weekends to enjoy yourself. Enjoy the new job.

**GlassMan** · 10th May 06, 09:49 AM

I can only offer you my condolences.

**switchblade5984** · 10th May 06, 11:49 AM

well you could always get the pinstipe kilts

**Kilted KT** · 10th May 06, 12:20 PM

I'm sure we will all mourn your losses...

**UmAnOnion** · 10th May 06, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by switchblade5984

well you could always get the pinstipe kilts

I like this idae - could be part of the diversity training for the bank -accepting peoples of differing garbs...

congrats on your new job - i start mine tomorrow & am nervous & excited as hell!!!

I am sure you will do great!

**Wompet** · 10th May 06, 03:18 PM

Your buying of kilts isn't "ending," it's entering a temporary hiatus, during which you can give protracted, detailed thought to your next kilt purchase. Stretch out the decision making process - traditional versus non-traditional, choice of fabric, possibly choice of tartan, select features (pockets, buttons, straps) if non-traditional, compare prices, read reviews of what people already own - drag out the entire process as long as you can.

Congratulations and good luck!