Increadibly Comfortable/Uncomfortable Men's Suits

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

I like all the remarks 'I'll wear what I want, if they don't like it, I walk'.

In my many moons of contracting, I have never seen this, as it would be a stupid attitude.

I wear what is acceptable in the office I am working in. This can be jeans and t-shirt, it can be suited and booted, but most likely, it's how you'd expect: dress according to their culture, not yours.

I get called back to companies I have worked for before, because I don't make life tricky from the get go.

I agree with you there. I always dress according to the office culture. Just because we are "business men" doesn't mean we have to be anal.

[Zoiderman]

I agree with you there. I always dress according to the office culture. Just because we are "business men" doesn't mean we have to be anal.

It's a little bit worse than being anal in my view, to be honest, as you're being awkward, for no good reason, and there's no way that will end well. I know for a fact, if I employed a contractor with that attitude on their first day, they wouldn't see it through, nor would they be paid.

[quackhandle]

I agree with you there. I always dress according to the office culture. Just because we are "business men" doesn't mean we have to be anal.

I can guess where this thread is heading now.

I have a Daniel Hechter suit, organic wool weave no less. Not the cheapest but it fits well and yes it is "comfy", but I wouldn't sleep in it.

Edit: I believe Slaters stock them as well.

HTH and good luck.

qh

[russell]

It's a little bit worse than being anal in my view, to be honest, as you're being awkward, for no good reason, and there's no way that will end well. I know for a fact, if I employed a contractor with that attitude on their first day, they wouldn't see it through, nor would they be paid.

What if the client told you to wear a swastika would you do that? I am paid to work not to change the way I dress.

[Zoiderman]

What if the client told you to wear a swastika would you do that? I am paid to work not to change the way I dress.

OK, a little ridiculous, but I can see your point. However, we're not talking about that are we, we're talking about wearing a suit, or conforming to a dress code. If I walked into a contract wanting me to wear a swastika, I wouldn't need to be sacked for saying no, nor would I wear it, for I'd not wish to work for an organisation like that. Ever.

But what the hell, lets not let a rational argument degrade hey.

[Spacecadet]

I like all the remarks 'I'll wear what I want, if they don't like it, I walk'.

In my many moons of contracting, I have never seen this, as it would be a stupid attitude.

I wear what is acceptable in the office I am working in. This can be jeans and t-shirt, it can be suited and booted, but most likely, it's how you'd expect: dress according to their culture, not yours.

I get called back to companies I have worked for before, because I don't make life tricky from the get go.

If it's so important then it should be mentioned at the interview, especially when it's a phone interview and there is no face to face.

I have worked in t-shirt and jeans offices as well and I don't dress down for them either.

If I was so bothered about fitting in I'd go permie.

[russell]

OK, a little ridiculous, but I can see your point. However, we're not talking about that are we, we're talking about wearing a suit, or conforming to a dress code. If I walked into a contract wanting me to wear a swastika, I wouldn't need to be sacked for saying no, nor would I wear it, for I'd not wish to work for an organisation like that. Ever.

But what the hell, lets not let a rational argument degrade hey.

Would you tell a plumber what to wear? Nope you pay him for doing his job.

[Zoiderman]

If it's so important then it should be mentioned at the interview, especially when it's a phone interview and there is no face to face.

I have worked in t-shirt and jeans offices as well and I don't dress down for them either.

If I was so bothered about fitting in I'd go permie.

You miss the point.

There is always going to be some dress code, formal or informal. Quietly enquiring about it is sensible, turning up on day one and saying 'I am not going to wear a suit, that's final, if you dont like it, get rid of me', just isn't condusive to a good working relationship, and that's what I want from a contract. It has nothign to do with fitting in, it has a lot to do with maintaining a proper relationship. Breaking it down on the first day isn't wise.

Honestly, If I had a contractor turn up in chinos and shirt for a job, and I told him I expected him to wear a suit, and he refused, they'd be off site that second. I'd rather work through my contract with a good working relationship.

[Zoiderman]

Would you tell a plumber what to wear? Nope you pay him for doing his job.

I would if he was wearing filthy coveralls, yes, damn straight. If he came in naked, I'd send him to Churchills house. If his balls were hanging out, then again, straight to Churchills house. If he wore his boots, I'd ask him not to wear them in the house.

[Spacecadet]

You miss the point.

There is always going to be some dress code, formal or informal. Quietly enquiring about it is sensible, turning up on day one and saying 'I am not going to wear a suit, that's final, if you dont like it, get rid of me', just isn't condusive to a good working relationship, and that's what I want from a contract. It has nothign to do with fitting in, it has a lot to do with maintaining a proper relationship. Breaking it down on the first day isn't wise.

Honestly, If I had a contractor turn up in chinos and shirt for a job, and I told him I expected him to wear a suit, and he refused, they'd be off site that second. I'd rather work through my contract with a good working relationship.

In which case you would be able enjoy explaining to your superiors why the resource you had gone to lengths to interview and hire was now walking off site without even finishing a single day.
It would reflect worse on you than me