Unpopular Opinion

I'll start by saying that I literally can't imagine how frustrating it is for anyone affected by the new dress code. I mean that I cannot relate even a bit.

The new dress code is precisely what I wear to work every day for the 10 years I've been with the company and in no way, shape, or form affects or stifles me or my individuality. I come to work to do a good job, learn, make a little difference and make a paycheck.

I do not have to alter myself, my appearance or purchase a new wardrobe or worry about being written up-- I knew when I applied in 2015 that this was a food service job. In my interview we went over expectations (like cleaning!) and I imediately knew I would not be investing in nice, fancy, cute clothes for this job. Since 2015, to work I've typically worn black pants, a black v neck, and sneakers with black socks. Cheap and basic and no emotional ties to ruined garments.

Honestly, even if I didnt wear mostly black, I still dont think I'd care about this change. I feel like I'd be mad about spending $50 on a couple new shirts and immediately move on with my life.

I do think that all arguments against the change are valid for those voicing them, but I do not relate to any of the complaints, so it really is feeling like an echochamber of future customers.

I can understand that companies change branding/image/product/etc. constantly for a plethora of reasons-- the end goal is always to make the company more money.. this is roughly the 4th dress code update (maybe more) since I started with the company. This is by no means new and, who knows, might be short-lived.

Most companies employing minimum wage workers require uniforms, much stricter than our dress code. This is also by no means new.

I was given 2 uniform shirts when I started at AMC in high school. I recieved a promo shirt when Spiderman was released, and another for a Pirates of the Carribean movie I think? in 3 years I was given 4 shirts. Those were the only shirts we could wear.

I was given 1 vest (that wasnt allowed to leave the store to be washed, ew.) when I worked at Lowes.

Companies are stingy and dont typically invest much in positions with high turnover (entry level), this is also not new.

I'm not defending Starbucks for fucking people over mildly/aesthetically/financially, but 100% this is not that big of a deal and there are way more important things happening in the world right now.

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