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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
When I started as an engineer with the Federal Government, there were dress codes. Then, over the years, affirmative action and discrimination became way more important than hiring competent employees who dressed properly. When I retired, there were no dress codes at all, NONE. Management was afraid to discuss any issue that may trigger an EEO complaint. Even high level managers would show up for work wearing jeans, a tee shirt, and tennis shoes. Go figure.
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I don't know, the brightest engineer I've known, measured by patents and achievements, wore jeans, tee shirts, and tennis shoes. I think I'll take engineering competence over adherence to fashion norms every time.
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Last edited by Bill14564; 04-16-2023 at 03:27 PM.
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