I'm sorry Steph. We both deserve better than feeling like this.
This here's a recipe for unpleasantness.
Mal ,'Objects In Space'
Natter 74: Ready or Not
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Maria - Jul 01, 2015 2:09:17 pm PDT #129 of 30003
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
-t - Jul 01, 2015 2:10:25 pm PDT #130 of 30003
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Wow.
Hey, my Gramicci pants that the legs zip off of might pass as "business appropriate shorts". And if they are not, I can always zip the legs on. Now I just need to parse what the instructions for permissible t-shirts mean.
Connie Neil - Jul 01, 2015 2:15:08 pm PDT #131 of 30003
brillig
Technically, tank tops aren't allowed at work, but I put on the shirt I bring with me if I'm away from my desk. I've been doing this for three summers now, and no one has ever complained.
FWIW, my tank top and skirt look more professional than the blue jeans and t-shirts the rest of the department are wearing.
-t - Jul 01, 2015 2:37:02 pm PDT #132 of 30003
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I don't think we have a policy on sleeves, per se. We might have a policy on logos, but I'm not sure. It's a vague dress code, at best.
Juliebird - Jul 01, 2015 2:37:24 pm PDT #133 of 30003
I am the fly who dreams of the spider
Just, it's a physical highly public job. If you want to impress, hiking shoes and clean pants and any kind of top (be dressy! it's an interview!). Look sporty in something athletic that says "hey, I'm physical". Don't go ultra office wear because it's not that sort of job, and wearing high heels shows ignorance because we're going to take you on a tour of the grounds, not lawn aeration. But to look like you're going to the beach? Do you even want the job?
Connie Neil - Jul 01, 2015 2:39:46 pm PDT #134 of 30003
brillig
The rule I've heard is to dress like you've already got the job--which presumes you know what the job is, I guess.
Jesse - Jul 01, 2015 3:13:06 pm PDT #135 of 30003
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
FFS. If I had been even slightly more effective at work earlier this week, I would not have been there until 7 tonight. But I wasn't, so I was. And I have a little to do tomorrow. But still: Vacation!
sarameg - Jul 01, 2015 3:21:18 pm PDT #136 of 30003
I've been sooper effective and there still aren't hours in the day tomorrow to get everything done before I disappear for a week. And I kicked off a project that needs handholding. BUT if they handhold it right, they might be able to finish it for me while I'm gone. Woo!
Maria, the PIP is complete ass covering bullshit and everyone knows it. Ugh.
Laundrating, bed,asking, starting to pack. Well, once the laundry is done. And then I find out how much of my summer not work clothes are still presentable. I'd like to at least be wearing things without holes in them.
Kat - Jul 01, 2015 3:38:19 pm PDT #137 of 30003
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Oy, Maria, Sorry for the bullshit.
I need to pack tomorrow for vacation. We have a medical test for Grace tomorrow, which Katie is going to, then I have to pull all of our shit together to leave. Among the things we are packing? Pool noodles! Cheese! Prosecco!
WindSparrow - Jul 01, 2015 3:57:35 pm PDT #138 of 30003
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
I wish I was within arm's reach, Maria. I'd like to beat your boss stoutly about the head and shoulders. Same goes for Steph's boss.