IBM and pantyhose (was: Pocket protectors)

From: Bill Pechter <pechter_at_bg-tc-ppp938.monmouth.com>
Date: Sun Jul 29 17:11:55 2001

>
> On 29 Jul 2001, Iggy Drougge wrote:
> > Then again, IBM employees are supposed to wear pantyhose as well.
> > It's true!
>
> Hmmm, I wonder... does IBM have have any rules stating where employees
> are supposed to wear them, or do the rules just state that one is to
> wear them? There are multiple possibilities... over one's arms, head,
> around one's shoulders, in one's sportscoat pocket in place of a
> handkerchief, etc. Working at IBM must be rather interesting... the
> more rules, the more poorly defined rules there usually are which one
> can twist around to make the workplace environment more interesting.
>
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Actually, IBM in the '95 time frame seemed to have less rules and regs
enforced than DEC did in the 80's. Dress down... no real employee
orientation... seemed very very laid back to me in NJ.

Bill

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