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“Wear A Tie? Sure Thing”: Employee Finds A Way To Maliciously Comply With Company’s Ridiculous Dress Code
Of course, companies need to have rules. But they issue one that’s just a lazy way of creating order, the employees won’t be too psyched about following it either. And this story is an excellent example of that.
When Redditor u/CrazyCatLadyBoy worked at a computer store, he had to follow its dress code. And an important piece of that dress code was a tie. In fact, it was so vital that when u/CrazyCatLadyBoy forgot it at home one day, management made a huge deal out of it and gave the poor guy a real corporate spanking.
However, u/CrazyCatLadyBoy was not to be outdone. Over the next couple of weeks, he developed a revenge plan that would both comply with the policy and point out how ridiculous it was.
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Image credits: Robert Nose (not the actual photo)
Dress codes (whether to have them, what clothing should be allowed and prohibited, as well as ways of enforcing these rules) vary depending on the atmosphere of the individual companies. I think it’s safe to assume that a small urban skate shop will be less formal than a Fortune 500 office, so will its employees’ attire.
According to a survey by Salary.com, different people have different feelings when it comes to clothing regulations at work. Some think such policies foster professionalism and hard work while others refuse to believe wearing jeans somehow detracts from performance. But people on both sides agreed that uncertainty breeds confusion which can lead to serious problems.
Only about 3 percent questioned said they’re not even sure if they have a dress code. So whether or not a company implements a dress code is actually secondary to making sure employees clearly understood how to dress for the job. Vague tie rules aren’t doing anyone any good.
People really liked this savage act of malicious compliance
What do you think ?
Louloubelle 4 years ago
My brother worked at a University that had a dress code of "collared shirts" for men. He was an old hippie, t-shirt kind of guy. So he wore Hawaiian shirts every day until he died several years later. When we had a memorial service for him, we all wore Hawaiian shirts. Even the women. It was lovely.
Caro Caro 4 years ago
Some managers are terrible. Why make a big deal because someone forgot a tie. And then treating them as if they are 6 yo? I'm surprised the employee didn't just leave.
Viviane 4 years ago
He went a short distance for a coffee and a crappy tie. As for the leaving the job, he may have wanted to continue supporting his colleagues by bringing up their concerns with management.
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Miss Frankfurter 4 years ago
Once had some relatives visit who were traveling across Canada. The were driving, so no special dress up clothes for that! The closest restaurant for us and them to go to was somewhat fancy and did require male customers to wear a tie. Our male relative was wearing a golf shirt style shirt . OMG! He wasn't wearing a tie. The person greeting us at the restaurant pulled a tie out of the drawer for him to put on. 🤪 He looked absolutely ridiculous. But, at least he was wearing a tie.
Patti Vance 4 years ago
i worked for the d.a. and the dress code for court was women in dress suits or skirt with blazer, etc. i worked there 13 yrs and if i wore a dress or skirt it was always when i didn't have court. for court, it was a tailored men's suit, complete with power tie, wingtip shoes, and tiny handcuff earrings and tie pin. no one ever said a word to me.
Trillian 4 years ago
I know it's not the subject but I can't get past the fact that this guy drove 40 min one way in a car to get to a part time job for some supplemental cash. How much can a job pay to make that worth the time and gas money?
Mad Dragon 4 years ago
I drive 40 minutes each way for work. I make my gas money back after 15 minutes working.
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Winx 4 years ago
I agree that dress codes are stupid. I am much more efficient as an employee when I don't have to spend all day in a skirt and heels.
Dandelion Patch 4 years ago
Friend of mine was working as a nurse in the 1980s when the CEO of the hospital decided to make a decree that all the nurses had to wear nursing caps. This was after nursing caps were falling out of favor and hardly anyone wore them. The next day all the nurses showed up in caps. Including my friend. My male friend. Who was 6 ft, 250 lb and had a beard. The CEO had a conniption, but he hadn't specified gender, only job title. The next day the memo that all the nurses had to wear nursing caps was rescinded.
Louloubelle 4 years ago
My brother worked at a University that had a dress code of "collared shirts" for men. He was an old hippie, t-shirt kind of guy. So he wore Hawaiian shirts every day until he died several years later. When we had a memorial service for him, we all wore Hawaiian shirts. Even the women. It was lovely.
Caro Caro 4 years ago
Some managers are terrible. Why make a big deal because someone forgot a tie. And then treating them as if they are 6 yo? I'm surprised the employee didn't just leave.
Viviane 4 years ago
He went a short distance for a coffee and a crappy tie. As for the leaving the job, he may have wanted to continue supporting his colleagues by bringing up their concerns with management.
Load More Replies... Miss Frankfurter 4 years ago
Once had some relatives visit who were traveling across Canada. The were driving, so no special dress up clothes for that! The closest restaurant for us and them to go to was somewhat fancy and did require male customers to wear a tie. Our male relative was wearing a golf shirt style shirt . OMG! He wasn't wearing a tie. The person greeting us at the restaurant pulled a tie out of the drawer for him to put on. 🤪 He looked absolutely ridiculous. But, at least he was wearing a tie.
Patti Vance 4 years ago
i worked for the d.a. and the dress code for court was women in dress suits or skirt with blazer, etc. i worked there 13 yrs and if i wore a dress or skirt it was always when i didn't have court. for court, it was a tailored men's suit, complete with power tie, wingtip shoes, and tiny handcuff earrings and tie pin. no one ever said a word to me.
Trillian 4 years ago
I know it's not the subject but I can't get past the fact that this guy drove 40 min one way in a car to get to a part time job for some supplemental cash. How much can a job pay to make that worth the time and gas money?
Mad Dragon 4 years ago
I drive 40 minutes each way for work. I make my gas money back after 15 minutes working.
Load More Replies... Winx 4 years ago
I agree that dress codes are stupid. I am much more efficient as an employee when I don't have to spend all day in a skirt and heels.
Dandelion Patch 4 years ago
Friend of mine was working as a nurse in the 1980s when the CEO of the hospital decided to make a decree that all the nurses had to wear nursing caps. This was after nursing caps were falling out of favor and hardly anyone wore them. The next day all the nurses showed up in caps. Including my friend. My male friend. Who was 6 ft, 250 lb and had a beard. The CEO had a conniption, but he hadn't specified gender, only job title. The next day the memo that all the nurses had to wear nursing caps was rescinded.
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