Reframing a common work adage from @sjparv
The creator challenges the common saying 'dress for the job you want' by proposing one should 'dress better than the guy who has the job you want.' He shares a personal anecdote about being reprimanded for out-dressing his boss, then showcases his own unique professional outfit—a suit paired with a western shirt and a distinctive Versace tie—to argue for expressing individuality and uniqueness in the workplace as a sign of ambition.
Creator: @sjparv on Instagram
Transcript
Say dress for the job you want. I say dress better than the guy who has the job you want. I once got in trouble for wearing a tie to a client meeting because my boss wasn't wearing a tie and they didn't want me to out dress my best. And disrespectfully, fuck that. I'm going to come correct. I'm going to be dressed to the nines any chance I better. And if the big boss can't keep up, then I guess I should be the big boss. And while it's important to be formal and professional in those environments
Topics: Menswear, Career Advice, Workplace Culture, Fashion
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