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Lol op wears a firm backpack lol
It's saddening that you would rather be a contrarian than look the part of the professional your client is paying $$$$$ for. Yes, in theory, it shouldn't matter. But there are plenty of people on your team that have worked their asses off to sell this work and obtain buy-in from the client.
Fine feathers make fine birds.
Your posts aren't cool either
Must be the dude with the orange and grey backpack.
Sounds like high school
D3, looking "professional" is subjective. For everyone client impressed by a Rolex and expensive suit there is another judging the pretentious consultant who thinks theyre hot sht
Let me help you here. Do you use animation in your deck? That's what wearing a backpack is.
But but but what if animation was done professionally.......🙃
I think it best to look at if someone took the time to keep their backpack neat, press their shirt, clean their shoes, and just look professional. It's not always what you wear, but sometimes how you wear it. If there is someone on my team who tries and is delivering value, they could wear rags for all I care.
D4. If you read my post I said "look the part of the professional your client is paying for." If that is formal business attire at all times, then get in line. If that is business casual, then get in line. I've told an analyst to leave their suits and ties at home because they were way over dressed for the client site. It is about fitting in to the image your client is paying for. If you want to make the rules, lead the company.
Couldn't agree more OP, who gives a flying fuck. I'm not saying one should dress like a bum but I've heard people countless times say "Firm bag??" to other folks. Who cares?
I guess some folks made interesting assumptions here. To clarify, I do not use the firm bag, don't have a backpack, and dress based on client expectations whether its supposed to be a full suit or polo and jeans. With that being said, I wanted to criticize a behavior that suggests lack of discretion and consideration given that most of these dress code claims are based on personal perceptions and preferences rather than adherence with firm policy.
So true!! I'm at a jeans and polo client right now and sent people home to change when they came in a suit
Have the right balance.. keep it subtle.
@IBM probably because half that office got laid off
There's firm policy, and then there's common sense. Dress like someone your client would perceive as professional! End of story.
Are backpacks that bad? At least for associate level? Not ready to go briefcase #college
D3, I think you're being a little hard on our esteemed colleague from PwC, but I agree with your premise.
I agree dressing appropriately is part of being professional. That said, I was with PwC in their LA office and they were a bunch of judgy mo-fos. Perhaps you'd be a better fit else where.