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		<title>By: Wayne</title>
		<link>http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-job-blog/2009/05/14/when-are-blue-jeans-appropriate-attire-for-work/comment-page-2/#comment-1014</link>
		<dc:creator>Wayne</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:39:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I have several stories on this subject Many years ago in the sixties I use to hang out with a Rock and Roll band the group would have go and do an audition before they would hired to do the gig.

I would help the group set-up the equipment my attire was a pair bell bottom slacks generally a plaid design a nice button type shirt with the wide collar and a pair of dress shoe with a pointed toe.

Now the Manger would show wearing clothing like he had just finished working 7-3 shift at the local gas station pumping gas and doing oil changes. On many occassions the owner of the club or the person who was in charge to hiring the the group would come up to me and start to talk to me as if I was the Manager of the group. Hmm

I went to work for a Travel Tour Company driving a Motor coach. The dress code was a tie a dress shirt with the company logo (they provided) a sport coat (again they provided) a pair of dress slacks (provided).

 When there was a two or three bus move the senior man was always the lead Bus or Bus # 1. Several times when we would arrive at the pick-up point and be lined up in order, The lead Driver would not have on a tie, or a sport coat. I on the other hand would be dressed in the provided uniform. The group leader on many occassions would walk up to me and assume I was leader even though I may been the last bus in line. Gee I wonder why ??? Maybe because people think the professional looking person looks MORE responsible More organized ? ?

It has been proven time and time again that the customer or client forms his opinion in the first 15 seconds I repeat this 15 seconds of meeting you! ! Hmm

Wayne</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have several stories on this subject Many years ago in the sixties I use to hang out with a Rock and Roll band the group would have go and do an audition before they would hired to do the gig.</p>
<p>I would help the group set-up the equipment my attire was a pair bell bottom slacks generally a plaid design a nice button type shirt with the wide collar and a pair of dress shoe with a pointed toe.</p>
<p>Now the Manger would show wearing clothing like he had just finished working 7-3 shift at the local gas station pumping gas and doing oil changes. On many occassions the owner of the club or the person who was in charge to hiring the the group would come up to me and start to talk to me as if I was the Manager of the group. Hmm</p>
<p>I went to work for a Travel Tour Company driving a Motor coach. The dress code was a tie a dress shirt with the company logo (they provided) a sport coat (again they provided) a pair of dress slacks (provided).</p>
<p> When there was a two or three bus move the senior man was always the lead Bus or Bus # 1. Several times when we would arrive at the pick-up point and be lined up in order, The lead Driver would not have on a tie, or a sport coat. I on the other hand would be dressed in the provided uniform. The group leader on many occassions would walk up to me and assume I was leader even though I may been the last bus in line. Gee I wonder why ??? Maybe because people think the professional looking person looks MORE responsible More organized ? ?</p>
<p>It has been proven time and time again that the customer or client forms his opinion in the first 15 seconds I repeat this 15 seconds of meeting you! ! Hmm</p>
<p>Wayne</p>
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		<title>By: Is casual dress at work going out of style? &#124; Blog Break</title>
		<link>http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-job-blog/2009/05/14/when-are-blue-jeans-appropriate-attire-for-work/comment-page-2/#comment-588</link>
		<dc:creator>Is casual dress at work going out of style? &#124; Blog Break</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 01:41:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] had a good, spirited discussion on BlogBreak recently about the Jonesboro police chief who was fired for wearing jeans instead of a traditional uniform to work. A recent article suggests that casual days at the [...]</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[...] had a good, spirited discussion on BlogBreak recently about the Jonesboro police chief who was fired for wearing jeans instead of a traditional uniform to work. A recent article suggests that casual days at the [...]</p>
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		<title>By: BJE</title>
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		<dc:creator>BJE</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 22:23:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Again - EVERYONE READ THIS.  These are the mayor&#039;s OWN words.  This is what HE said in running for this office.  He completely lied.

“”I am the only candidate that will form a team with the council to take Jonesboro forward. The constant bickering and personal agendas will stop. I will consult the council and seek their input on issues as they arise during the course of running the city.”</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Again &#8211; EVERYONE READ THIS.  These are the mayor&#8217;s OWN words.  This is what HE said in running for this office.  He completely lied.</p>
<p>“”I am the only candidate that will form a team with the council to take Jonesboro forward. The constant bickering and personal agendas will stop. I will consult the council and seek their input on issues as they arise during the course of running the city.”</p>
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		<title>By: hmr</title>
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		<dc:creator>hmr</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 19:40:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Here is my take, not just on Clayton County, but on corporate America, period.

If a person is handling their business in their job duties, it should not matter what they wear to work. Yes, I understand in some professions business attire is more appropriate, but I&#039;ve learned that clothes do not necessarily equate to adequate job performance. Just like a degree does not automatically make a person qualified for a job. There are more important things to focus on in the workplace.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here is my take, not just on Clayton County, but on corporate America, period.</p>
<p>If a person is handling their business in their job duties, it should not matter what they wear to work. Yes, I understand in some professions business attire is more appropriate, but I&#8217;ve learned that clothes do not necessarily equate to adequate job performance. Just like a degree does not automatically make a person qualified for a job. There are more important things to focus on in the workplace.</p>
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		<title>By: Karen</title>
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		<dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 19:13:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>By: Karen</title>
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		<dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 19:11:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>We are talking Clayton County people.....the ghetto! Who cares what he wears if he has to run after drug selling thugs and murderers!  It is 2009....Small town USA good ole boy system makes me sick.  I am sure he is more comfortable trying to keep rotten Clayton County safe in jeans than in a uniform....and it saves tax payer dollars - they do not have to pay for the stiff uniforms that are heavy and very uncomfortable! Get Real Mayor - look around and see what is really important.  Jonesboro was once a nice place.....now is it terrible.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are talking Clayton County people&#8230;..the ghetto! Who cares what he wears if he has to run after drug selling thugs and murderers!  It is 2009&#8230;.Small town USA good ole boy system makes me sick.  I am sure he is more comfortable trying to keep rotten Clayton County safe in jeans than in a uniform&#8230;.and it saves tax payer dollars &#8211; they do not have to pay for the stiff uniforms that are heavy and very uncomfortable! Get Real Mayor &#8211; look around and see what is really important.  Jonesboro was once a nice place&#8230;..now is it terrible.</p>
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		<title>By: 26belly</title>
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		<dc:creator>26belly</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 17:31:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>In the metro Atlanta region, people shake their heads once again! There goes Clayton County. 

In the words of Allen Iverson...
                                &quot;we talking about jeans!&quot;

What is the change in the crime rate of the municipality of Jonesboro, GA?

How many officers have increased their professional training and skill level during the tenure of Chief Johnson?

Has the Jonesboro Police Department assisted in improving the conviction rate of the DA&#039;s office for cases involving Jonesboro, GA?

&quot;Are we talking bout jeans?!&quot;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the metro Atlanta region, people shake their heads once again! There goes Clayton County. </p>
<p>In the words of Allen Iverson&#8230;<br />
                                &#8220;we talking about jeans!&#8221;</p>
<p>What is the change in the crime rate of the municipality of Jonesboro, GA?</p>
<p>How many officers have increased their professional training and skill level during the tenure of Chief Johnson?</p>
<p>Has the Jonesboro Police Department assisted in improving the conviction rate of the DA&#8217;s office for cases involving Jonesboro, GA?</p>
<p>&#8220;Are we talking bout jeans?!&#8221;</p>
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		<title>By: Peter</title>
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		<dc:creator>Peter</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 16:50:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The whole thing sounds personal...... a vendetta !</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The whole thing sounds personal&#8230;&#8230; a vendetta !</p>
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		<title>By: arlene</title>
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		<dc:creator>arlene</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 16:05:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The mayor did not forbid the chief from wearing jeans. I think that if he had told him not to wear them and they were still worn, he should have suspended him. The city council halved the suspension, and they were supposed to meet tonight. But the mayor jumped the gun and fired the chief. Sounds like a &quot;petty power decision&quot;to me...or a p***** contest!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The mayor did not forbid the chief from wearing jeans. I think that if he had told him not to wear them and they were still worn, he should have suspended him. The city council halved the suspension, and they were supposed to meet tonight. But the mayor jumped the gun and fired the chief. Sounds like a &#8220;petty power decision&#8221;to me&#8230;or a p***** contest!</p>
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		<title>By: HRPufnstuf</title>
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		<dc:creator>HRPufnstuf</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 14:53:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Six Police Chiefs in nine years? I don&#039;t think the problem is with either the Chief or with the jeans. Sounds like that city has some serious problems with management, and the Chief is just the latest scapegoat.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Six Police Chiefs in nine years? I don&#8217;t think the problem is with either the Chief or with the jeans. Sounds like that city has some serious problems with management, and the Chief is just the latest scapegoat.</p>
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