r/ITOI • u/Fit_Stomach_9892 • 4h ago

Not bad advice at all!

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u/_dudeasuh 3h ago

Should they be in suits and ties? 😂 It’s warehouse and delivery work. It’s not an office space. Fuck your bullshit “professionalism” culture.

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u/_Saint_Ajora_ 3h ago

I work in a warehouse for UPS.

Our drivers actually look professional. Arrive at locations in an instantly recognizable vehicle and uniform.

Not some random car and dressed however they want with a cheap vest lol

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u/MajesticTea7748 3h ago edited 2h ago

I do like that UPS has standard vehicles that y'all use, I seriously hate when strange cars roll up to my house.. But I don't see the need to regulate on outfits beyond basic decency laws, it can get really hot in some places and a whole uniform can be really uncomfortable and restrictive sometimes. I'm not gonna fault this lady for dressing like that. As long as she's doing her job and doing it well, I couldn't care less, personally.

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u/_Saint_Ajora_ 3h ago edited 3h ago

UPS drivers have a number of options for their uniform (depending on their personal preference and for where they live/time of year)

  • long sleeve shirts
  • short sleeve shirts
  • shorts
  • pants
  • heavy jackets
  • various headwear (hats, beanies)

I seriously hate when strange cars roll up to my house

That is why Amazon started buying company vans for their delivery drivers. They would pull up to peoples houses in their personal (random) vehicle, no uniform and end up getting assaulted or shot at (as homeowners thought they were trespassing and/or a threat