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Northern Staff (of all grades wearing Xmas Jumpers)
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badger1badger
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I am actually and encourage my team to have fun but come on Christmas jumpers ........
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...and if a company introduces a variation, staff will adhere to that new rule.
Rules are rules. Oompa loompa. Stick that up yer jumper
badger1badger
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...and if a company introduces a variation, staff will adhere to that new rule.
Rules are rules. Oompa loompa. Stick that up yer jumper
Sorry your point is ? Lol
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It would be nice if the company allowed us to wear Jumpers all year. Don't understand why they did away with them to be replaced by a snooker player waistcoast which doesn't keep you warm....
badger1badger
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I agree space hopper - a nice smart jumper, v neck in corporate colours with correct badging and decals
Most importantly is that sleeves should not be rolled up and a correct tie should be worn
Glad you agree
I agree , a waistcoat is alright in the heat of summer , but in the winter months a knitted jumper would be handy .
As for christmas jumpers , I didnt get round to wearing one , ive not bought a Christmas jumper this year but would have worn one if I had bought one . I still donated a couple of quid to the charity though because its all for a good cause and to spread a bit of festive cheer
So what about summer when I harderly ever wear a tie , and if Im wearing a ls shirt I will roll the sleeves up .
Llanigraham
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Correct it is work, but that does not mean that there cannot be the occasional piece of FUN, but then from your postings on this subject you seem not to know what that is.
Lighten up, sunshine! Life is a lot easier with a smile!!
What was that which Northern Guard was saying about some people having a sense of humour?
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It seems to get lost quite a lot around here (which is a shame). How a simple post like mine can cause so much argumentative conversations is really quite beyond me!
DarloRich
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Of course you do. Dress down day must be a right laugh at your place
Now if you said you didnt like Christmas jumpers I would have agreed. I think they are silly and I dont own one. They are harmless for one day as a charity exception though.
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Becuase the railways are a serious business and humour has no place there!
badger1badger
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I am quite a fun person to be with and I really don't understand why the fuss ......
All I expect as a rail employee is that teams show respect to the travelling public and dress accordingly with the rules
I guess this thread will be stopped now but I think all the responders will agree with me
DarloRich
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I am not sure everyone does agree with you but....... does it not become a rule if the CEO asks staff to wear a Christmas jumper if they so wish for one day?
badger1badger
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No that is a totally different assumption ....
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ok. Why? Is he not the commanding officer? (So to speak?)
badger1badger
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Chief executive officer generally
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I said CEO in my post....
badger1badger
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Yes darlo I know I was just explaining what it meant ......
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When it all comes down to it. our MD said we can wear our Christmas Jumpers on Christmas Eve. So some of us did and the majority of passengers liked it. So whats the issue?
badger1badger
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I think we are all in agreement so now is the time to rest my case
Happy 2015 everyone
Cheers
Happy 2015 everyone
Cheers
my sentiments exactly , those that did wear a Christmas jumper where complying with the uniform policy .
Even the strict catholic high school I attended allowed us days when we could wear our own clothes in exchange for a small charitable donation
Uh, dont think so!I think we are all in agreement so now is the time to rest my case
Happy 2015 everyone
Cheers
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Did we? i was wondering why the CH was wearing a stupid sweater, I just thought he was cold and passed no comment...
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I doubt it would make any difference to Elf and Safety, if it did it'd probably be sherry and mince pies (tea and buscuits) for those in trouble. There's always bound to be some (xmas) pudding who doesn't like it. Wonder how many xmas puns we can sleigh out of this thread?
anti-pacer
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As a fare paying commuter who uses Northern to get to and from work, I can honestly say if one of their guards approached me for my ticket dressed like that, I would have probably responded with, "Nice jumper, it's good to see a bit of Christmas spirit about".
We wore Christmas jumpers at my workplace, as did many others across the country. I see no problem, unless it's the police. They DO need to show their uniformed presence, but a railway guard once in a while? No problem with me at all.
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Agree with your apparent miserable stance on the subject? Not a chance!
We wore Christmas jumpers at my workplace, as did many others across the country. I see no problem, unless it's the police. They DO need to show their uniformed presence, but a railway guard once in a while? No problem with me at all.
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Agree with your apparent miserable stance on the subject? Not a chance!
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