Why I still wear a tie to the office even though nobody else does

6d ago·1 min read

My workplace went casual about 5 years ago. Everyone in jeans and polo shirts now. I kept wearing my ties and jackets anyway. Got ribbed for it the first few months but you know what happened? I got promoted twice. My clients take me more seriously. My kids see their dad putting on a suit every morning. There's something about holding yourself to a standard that just carries weight. Not saying everyone has to do it but I'm not bending on this one. Standards matter.

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BBrandonNew Dad4d ago

Does your son see you heading to work dressed that way? Mine notice every detail like that. They'll carry forward whatever standards they see you holding yourself to.

BBrandonNew Dad5d ago

Honestly the fact that you stick with it says something about your character. Most people would just follow the herd and throw on jeans. The tie is like your way of saying you take your work seriously.

DDanielRegular5d ago

Does it ever feel like too much though? Like you're dressing up for something nobody else cares about anymore?

RRobertNew Dad5d ago

I respect that. There's something about maintaining those standards even when the office goes casual. It's your choice and it doesn't hurt anyone. Plus you probably stand out in meetings which can be good or bad depending on the environment.

RRobertNew Dad5d ago

There's something to this. I stopped wearing ties years ago but I get it. It's not about impressing anyone, it's about showing up the way you've decided to show up. Respect.

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DDanielRegular5d ago

Your coworkers probably respect it more than you think even if they don't say anything. You're showing your kids that you don't just follow the crowd, you make your own choices about who you want to be.