Is it worth taking my Uniform?

[Tony]

I know we don't need it for the lectures and such but will I need it at any other time before my first sea phase. I was planning on taking it but space in the car is becoming scarce.

[Ash]

As i've said before we shouldn't need it. I'm not taking mine down so you'll not be alone

[Lewisscott22]

If you really want to take it with you and if there isn't much room in the car you could wear it there? That's what I will be doing, well not with my uniform - but another suit. First 2 minutes of meeting someone are apparently when the most important impressions are made - but then again we did meet at the interview. So when I come in wearing a beige suit with trainers on, please don't automatically think I am a posh snob. I am sure you won't. Hopefully it may send a message to the monkeys at that establishment we are all having trouble with that I do not want to be messed around...

Reasons for wearing a suit there :

- I find it more comfortable
- So it's not in creases when you get there
- When travelling people pay more attention and treat you with a little bit more respect.

I was amazed on the last journey down there! Those dreaded "ticket machines" - (we don't have them in Scotland). As usual staff are there just in case, on the way down I was wearing a suit. One member of staff jumped up and asked for my ticket and opened the gate for me! On the way back, I decided to wear casual cloths. Same member of staff at the gate, didn't even look at me. So it does make a difference.

[Lewisscott22]

[QUOTE=bryan_s;38650]You wore an expensive suit then I take it? QUOTE]

Well yes and no, it was only a few months old. Brand new it would cost about ?150, but good old Mum managed to find it in a charity shop for ?10.

[Tony]

Just spoke to Bev and she said it may be an idea to take my safety boots and overalls. I thought I'd let you guys know.