Wearing a proper suit to work still. Yeah I work in tech and everyone says I'm overdressed but I feel like a man when I've got quality fabrics and a well tied tie. Sets the tone for how people treat you and how you treat yourself. Started making my son pick out a nice shirt for school events too. These details shape character.
I get this completely. Quality stuff that makes you feel put together is worth it, tech job or not. Your kids are watching you take pride in how you present yourself too.
Respect. Tech culture is casual but that doesn't mean your standards have to match everyone else's. If dressing sharp makes you feel ready to tackle your day, that's what matters.
Don't let them get to you. There's nothing wrong with standards. Dressing well for work isn't about following some outdated rule, it's about respecting the job and yourself. Your kids are watching how you carry yourself too.
I respect this. Yeah everyone in my industry dresses casual but I still wear a suit most days. There's something about dressing well that just carries into how you show up everywhere else. Plus my kids see that and it matters to them.
I work tech too and yeah everyone looks at me like I'm from another era but honestly I think more young guys should see that taking yourself seriously doesn't mean you're not cool. You're modeling that appearance and professionalism matter.
Respect. That's what matters. You're showing up professionally and with intention even when nobody around you is. That's a solid message to send to your kids about doing the right thing even when it's unpopular.
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Keep doing it. The world needs more people who care about how they present themselves. Your kids are learning that self-respect is important from watching you walk into that office dressed right.