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[–] Fondots@lemmy.world 16 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I have a friend who used to work for some big time government IT contractor, he was a tech guy, software engineer or something along those lines. One time they wanted him to go to some meeting, and not that he normally dresses like a slob or anything, but for the meeting he put on like a polo and khakis figuring he should look somewhat professional. They told him to go put a hoodie on because they thought whoever they were meeting with wouldn't take him seriously as a programmer if he looked too presentable.

[–] theneverfox@pawb.social 2 points 1 year ago

I'm a programmer, and I like dressing up: I don't like ties, but I like wearing slacks and a button up shirt - so long as it's a nice fit, it doesn't restrict your movement, and there's a lot of things to subtly stim with - you can roll your sleeves up or rebutton the cuff, you can make your steps clack or silent depending on how you walk, etc. Plus people just treat you differently off the bat, it's a confidence boost

After a few years of constantly being told by everyone "you don't have to dress up, people come here in jeans and a t-shirt" I finally gave in and took the hint

People just expect good programmers to look aggressively casual these days

[–] afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That sounds like a Dilbert comic. Why is life imitating satire?

[–] fruitleatherpostcard@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Dilbert turned out to not be satire.

[–] afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

His creator might as well be at this point.