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> It seemed obvious that they were aware it was a sticking point in recruiting. Understandably. I don't even own enough clothing that would qualify to make it
by xraystyle 9y ago
> It seemed obvious that they were aware it was a sticking point in recruiting.
Understandably. I don't even own enough clothing that would qualify to make it through a week.
This would most certainly be a deal-breaker for me unless the compensation was otherwise SPECTACULAR.
- johan_larson 9y agoMeh. I would consider formal attire a minus, but not a deal-breaker. It's a nuisance to take care of, but at least it looks good.
- javier2 9y agoYeah, but coding in a tie every day when there are options is a tough sell for me..
- johan_larson 9y agoIf a tie is really uncomfortable, you may be wearing shirts with necks that are too narrow. Ask a salesperson to measure you for correct fit. If it's the flopping around you object to, get a tie clip or consider a bow tie.
- xraystyle 9y agoIt's not that a shirt and tie is uncomfortable, it's that a t-shirt IS comfortable. If I can pick between two jobs where I sit at a desk all day in front of a keyboard, and only one requires a button-down shirt and a tie, the tie job can suck it. Why would I volunteer for that? Additionally, I think in terms of tech jobs, especially in California, you'd actually have to go looking for a place that makes you wear a tie. I don't think I've interviewed anywhere in my adult life that had a dress code other than 'you have to wear some kind of pants in the office'.
- johan_larson 9y agoI once worked for a big company that had no formal dress code at all. I asked my manager about that, and he said the issue was dealt with case by case when someone complained about someone else's attire. The only time I can remember it being an issue was when one guy wanted to go barefoot at work. The eventual decision was that going barefoot was out, but flip-flops were acceptable.