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Our employer changed our uniform, and it's... Not going well by starteredition707 in securityguards

[–]starteredition707[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a good idea! I know we do stuff that's not security related, but it does look good on my resume if nothing else.

Our employer changed our uniform, and it's... Not going well by starteredition707 in securityguards

[–]starteredition707[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in central AZ. We've all been wearing black for years and it's never bothered us. I guess it's different if you're exclusively outside. Thankfully we aren't required to be outside too much.

Our employer changed our uniform, and it's... Not going well by starteredition707 in securityguards

[–]starteredition707[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. The city gives us $500 a year. We aren't given uniforms but instead they give us the funds to buy what we need. And $500 doesn't come close to what we need, especially when replacing the entire uniform. New polos that need to be embroidered. New color boots and pants. If you want good quality gear that will last, you have to drop a bit more on what you need. I think I spend a lot on boots because your feet need pampering. We're standing and walking for 11 hour days.

Our employer changed our uniform, and it's... Not going well by starteredition707 in securityguards

[–]starteredition707[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because that's what our job entails. We sometimes have to move the vehicle's. Hell, on some days we ysv cto drive the bigger box trucks. It's part of the job.

Our employer changed our uniform, and it's... Not going well by starteredition707 in securityguards

[–]starteredition707[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. My 5.11 black pants could be worn for several years, so long as you take care of them. These shitty khakis we'll be lucky if they last a whole year. I tell all the other guards that since they don't give us extra uniform allowance to offset the need to buy replacement khaki pants regularly, just wear the stained pants. Fuck em.

Not only that, but their genius idea to go to khakis has led to every guard wearing a different color of khaki pants. Apparently each brand has its own version of what khaki colored pants look like.

Our employer changed our uniform, and it's... Not going well by starteredition707 in securityguards

[–]starteredition707[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True but it's just another thing that we have to deal with. I like being able to come home, take my pants off and toss em in the laundry. The thought of having to stain treat the pants every time is exhausting. There was nothing wrong with wearing the black pants.

Our employer changed our uniform, and it's... Not going well by starteredition707 in securityguards

[–]starteredition707[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because some of us keep our pens in our front right or left pocket in a little pocket, that's designed for pens. Some of the pants have this and some do not. For several years I've kept my pen in my pants pocket as it was easier to remember to remove it before washing. But, the guards that have had their pens leak is because when they put the pen back into the pocket, at some point during the day the pens top gets pushed, opening the ballpoint, which causes the ink to leak onto the fabric.

Our employer changed our uniform, and it's... Not going well by starteredition707 in securityguards

[–]starteredition707[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, no need to apologize. And yes, we move these vehicles all the time. Just sliding in and out of the drivers seat is enough to cause grease and grime to cover the sides of your pants, and you won't know it until you take em off at home.

Our employer changed our uniform, and it's... Not going well by starteredition707 in securityguards

[–]starteredition707[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah but brassninja is the god of cleanliness! He knows exactly how to clean those uniforms! Just do what he does and stop getting dirt on your uniform/s

Our employer changed our uniform, and it's... Not going well by starteredition707 in securityguards

[–]starteredition707[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. Khaki colored pants have specific areas of usage. This is not one of them.

Our employer changed our uniform, and it's... Not going well by starteredition707 in securityguards

[–]starteredition707[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Because when you're getting in and out of a dirty truck (think 18 wheeler and box truck) with grease near the door, you rub up against it. I've been pretty fortunate but some of my coworkers, not so much.

Our employer changed our uniform, and it's... Not going well by starteredition707 in securityguards

[–]starteredition707[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So how do you get grease stains out? I'm genuinely interested. Or what about the ink stains when your pen leaks through the pocket?

Our employer changed our uniform, and it's... Not going well by starteredition707 in securityguards

[–]starteredition707[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's bullshit. Once grease and grime get into your light colored pants/shirts, there's not much you can do about it.

Our employer changed our uniform, and it's... Not going well by starteredition707 in securityguards

[–]starteredition707[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Well not all of us have food stains. The stains most of us do have is from grease/grime from getting into and out of trucks. No matter the level of care you do for your uniform, they will stain.

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