Who needs a MOJITO time?- Page 271

[NYadgal]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 1:27pm

are you sun kissed, BT?

...and mid-life crisis jeans? Sounds interesing!

(now, why couldn't Dumba$$ just buy himself a new pair of jeans for his mid-life crisis... instead of getting into someone elses?!)

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 1:28pm

midlife crisis jeans story? Is this what I have to look forward to?

[NYadgal]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 1:28pm

Cookie, that would be positively shocking! clam diggers at work?!

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 1:30pm

well, it's not as if I walked into work wearing a tank top....

[NYadgal]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 1:32pm

Who did that?!

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 1:37pm

oh no one... That would be shocking if I did, though...

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 1:56pm

Years ago one new associate misuunderstood the term "casual friday" and wore shorts to work. The Old Man sent out a memo "This is not a beach party!"

[beacon1]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 1:59pm

We dress conservatively where I work.

But in my head--I can have a party all day long! :o)

[NYadgal]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 2:02pm

I try to maintain the appropriate 'corporate' image...

It's amazing to see what some 'kids' wear when we have summer casual Friday's. I usually have to pull one or two aside and suggest that bathing suits under shorts and a t-shirt don't really fall under the category of 'Dress for Success'...

[OnTheAisle]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 2:03pm

depends on what they're aspiring to, perhaps...

[NYadgal]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 2:05pm

That's true. Being a lifeguard is a wonderful job. And so many benefits!

[OnTheAisle]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 2:11pm

when you're a lifeguard, you can legitimately get away with putting that white gunk on your nose... (sigh... lost opportunities...)

[beacon1]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 2:12pm

That reminds me of when I conducted job interviews for a company that hired a lot of highschoolers for afterschool and evening hours.

They would come in in 2s and 3s. Copy each other's application. Be dressed for anything but work...and the first question was always about getting time off:
"How much vacation time do I get?"
"What if I can't come into work, should I call or just not show up?"
"How bad is it if I don't want to work some weeks"

and I loved:
"You gotta hire both of us because if my best friend isn't hired, then I don't want to work here."

Yessiree. Well prepared by their parents for the foray into the business world.

Updated On: 5/13/05 at 02:12 PM

[NYadgal]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 2:13pm

I taught swimming at a camp for a couple of summers. Part of my duties included being a lifeguard. What fun... and what a tan I had. *sigh*

[beacon1]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 2:14pm

Song Title: You'Re Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile
Album:
[B u y " " CD]

HEALY

(spoken) This is Bert Healy saying ...
(singing now) Hey, hobo man
Hey, Dapper Dan
You've both got your style
But Brother,
You're never fully dressed
Without a smile!

Your clothes may be Beau Brummelly
They stand out a mile --
But Brother,
You're never fully dressed
Without a smile!

Who cares what they're wearing
From Main Street,
to Saville Row,
It's what you wear from ear to ear
And not from head to toe
(That matters)

So, Senator,
So, Janitor,
So long for a while
Remember,
You're never fully dressed
Without a smile!

BOYLAN SISTER

Ready or not, here he goes
Listen to Bert
Tap his smilin' toes

HEALY

(spoken)
Ah, the lovely Boylan Sisters

BOYLAN SISTERS

Doo doodle-oo doo
Doo doodle-oo doo
Doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo
Your clothes may be Beau Brummelly
They stand out a mile
But, brother
You're never fully dressed
You're never dressed
Without an

CONNIE BOYLAN

S-

BONNIE BOYLAN

M-

RONNIE BOYLAN

I-

CONNIE BOYLAN

L-

ALL THREE

E.
Smile darn ya smile.

ALL

That matters
So Senator
So Janitor
So long for a while

[OnTheAisle]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 2:15pm

Ahhh... the lovely Boylan sisters - Patty, Maxine & LaVerne...

[NYadgal]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 2:19pm

great song, beacs!

And, yes, I am constantly amazed at the questions and statements made to me when I am interviewing candidates for entry-level positions. I have kept a file... Totally unprepared and arrogant!

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 2:25pm

How about before the bubble burst with the Nasdaq and there was a demand. Kids that could not speak proper Engish stating that they wanted a new job for money. And, dirty clothes to an interview?

Or, a new hiree missing 2 of the first 3 days with no call and not understanding why they were fired???

Or, a secretary not showing up because of a mouse at home???
Updated On: 5/13/05 at 02:25 PM

[DAME]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 2:38pm

Our office is casual week long. No one cares what anyone wears.

Updated On: 5/13/05 at 02:38 PM

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 2:42pm

Working in an engineering field, where the engineers are constantly in the field, we can wear jeans whenever we want. But we still have to look "presentable".

At my previous job (ad agency), people took the whole casual thing too far. Cut-off short, birkenstocks... tank tops was not out of the question. It was more like a day at the beach that a day at work. I actually like having the different attires: work and play. It helps me mentally be aware of the difference. I find I'm more productive at work when I'm dressed for work.

And always, regardless of where I'm interviewing, always wear a suit to the first interview.

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 2:44pm

DD - you needed that memo

"This is not a beach party!" BTW - the old man here turns 80 on Wednesday!

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 2:46pm

Dame- Show up in a wife beater and I'm sure they will notice!

[OnTheAisle]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 2:46pm

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 2:48pm

80... wow... I'm sure the stories he can tell are awesome.

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 5/13/05 at 2:59pm

DD - oh yes, he has practiced 53 years and is sharp for an 80 year old.