Wearing work ID in public?

Samuri Suicide · 01-08-2018 11:12PM

It's a piece of credit card sized plastic that says who you are and where you work.

Farmers tag their sheep also.

Try_harder · 01-08-2018 11:13PM

Samuri Suicide wrote: »

It's a piece of credit card sized plastic that says who you are and where you work.

Farmers tag their sheep also.

Is there money from Europe in it so??? Lads wear these tags, we will get a few euros

Alf Veedersane · 01-08-2018 11:16PM

Any time I take it off during the day, which is usually if I go out for some form of physical exertion, I invariably find myself standing at doors outside my office...knocking waiting for someone to walk by and let me in cos I've left it down somewhere.

So I wear it cos of that and to fit in with all the cool office-based folk as well as mocking the unemployed.

But mostly to mock the unemployed for not having a piece of plastic with an awful mugshot on it.

vektarman · 01-08-2018 11:17PM

cbreeze wrote: »

Part of the work kit. No disrespect to those who are not currently in work. GET OVER YOURSELF

If it's work kit why is it worn outside work? And it IS disrespectful to those who are not currently in work.

Try_harder · 01-08-2018 11:20PM

vektarman wrote: »

If it's work kit why is it worn outside work? And it IS disrespectful to those who are not currently in work.

Triggered

andekwarhola · 01-08-2018 11:23PM

I usually just keep it on all day, including leaving the office, because it doubles as a entry swipe to the office and I'll either leave the office without it or lose it.

The thought that it might annoy the student outrage sector is an unexpected bonus that hadn't occurred to me. I might start wearing two now.

Mrs OBumble · 01-08-2018 11:23PM

vektarman wrote: »

If it's work kit why is it worn outside work? And it IS disrespectful to those who are not currently in work.

By that logic we should all be wearing grubby tracksuits instead of suits.

Alf Veedersane · 01-08-2018 11:24PM

vektarman wrote: »

If it's work kit why is it worn outside work? And it IS disrespectful to those who are not currently in work.

Would you prefer if they dressed like sweaty tramps as well? So those not currently in work might feel better?

andekwarhola · 01-08-2018 11:29PM

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

The most idiotic thing ever, it's like here's the key to the offices of X company, in you go if you take this or find this and you can fleece the place.

Mine needs a pin as well. Presumably most do.

vektarman · 01-08-2018 11:43PM

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Would you prefer if they dressed like sweaty tramps as well? So those not currently in work might feel better?

Are you saying people who are not currently employed are sweaty tramps?

01-08-2018 11:45PM

I pretty much always take mine off and put it in my bag when I leave work. My name and the company logo are pretty visible and tbh I feel like a bit of a tool walking around with it on. Also find it annoying as it knocks off stuff. So yeah not very fond of the work ID myself!

Ten of Swords · 01-08-2018 11:47PM

vektarman wrote: »

I notice that a lot of people wear their work ID in public, on buses, trains etc. what's the reason for it, is it to give two fingers to the unfortunate unemployed or maybe they're saying 'look at the lovely job that I have' f**k you'

It is if you see someone wearing one on a Saturday or Sunday!

Alf Veedersane · 01-08-2018 11:51PM

vektarman wrote: »

Are you saying people who are not currently employed are sweaty tramps?

If that's what you took from it, shame on you!!!

Firefox11 · 01-08-2018 11:52PM

I'd be embarrassed to wear mine in public. Soon I walk out the door of work off it comes. It's like a millstone around my neck!!

fineso.mom · 01-08-2018 11:53PM

vektarman wrote: »

If it's work kit why is it worn outside work? And it IS disrespectful to those who are not currently in work.

Loads of posters have explained why? They forget they are wearing it because they are so used to it and /or they dont want to lose it.
And it IS NOT distespectful to those not currently in work.

boombang · 01-08-2018 11:55PM

I think the OP must be a water protester/people before profit member/CIE union rep or similar.

Think of the patronising disrespect of paying income tax to pay their dole. The reasons to take offence just grow and grow.

vektarman · 01-08-2018 11:55PM

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

If that's what you took from it, shame on you!!!

You're the one that's making the comparison.

Alf Veedersane · 01-08-2018 11:59PM

vektarman wrote: »

You're the one that's making the comparison.

It wasn't a comparison. I asked if it would make them feel better.

I have a spare badge if you want.

02-08-2018 12:00AM

D9Male wrote: »

They need to wear it at all times in work and probably forget to take it off.

On the contrary, lanyard **** are a real thing.

Firefox11 · 02-08-2018 12:03AM

Omackeral wrote: »

On the contrary, lanyard **** are a real thing.

The corporate drone also has to have as fancy lanyard as possable just so it sticks out a bit. :P

02-08-2018 12:03AM

Firefox11 wrote: »

The corporate drone also has to have as fancy lanyard as possable just so it sticks out a bit. :P

Was asked on another thread but I'll slap it here.

Blaas4life wrote: »

What's a lanyard?

Omackeral wrote: »

It’s something **** wear on Baggot Street after work to let ya know they work somewhere high net.

Alf Veedersane · 02-08-2018 12:04AM

Omackeral wrote: »

On the contrary, lanyard **** are a real thing.

Really? How does it manifest itself?

02-08-2018 12:06AM

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Really? How does it manifest itself?

See above.

Also, there's a Twitter page and a Waterford Whispers article

Lanyard Wanker (@lanyardwanker)

Definitive Guide To Making Sure You Wear Your Lanyard At All F*cking Times

FBWT · 02-08-2018 12:09AM

vektarman wrote: »

If it's work kit why is it worn outside work? And it IS disrespectful to those who are not currently in work.

Disrespectful?....Seriously? Do you hold the same opinion on people who have to wear a uniform for work? Something with a bearing a company logo for example? Does that hurt your feelings too?

Alf Veedersane · 02-08-2018 12:13AM

Omackeral wrote: »

See above.

Also, there's a Twitter page and a Waterford Whispers article

Lanyard Wanker (@lanyardwanker)

Definitive Guide To Making Sure You Wear Your Lanyard At All F*cking Times

WW link broken but Twitter account just seems to flag seeing people with a lanyard.

Maybe it's just cos it's a piece of plastic and everyone has one now that it hardly makes someone stand out...I just don't get the whole 'lanyard wankèr' thing.

Oh my God...that means I am one.

vektarman · 02-08-2018 12:15AM

FBWT wrote: »

Disrespectful?....Seriously? Do you hold the same opinion on people who have to wear a uniform for work? Something with a bearing a company logo for example? Does that hurt your feelings too?

Where did I say my feelings were hurt? I'm simply expressing an opinion, or is that not allowed?

Alf Veedersane · 02-08-2018 12:16AM

vektarman wrote: »

I'm simply expressing an opinion, or is that not allowed?

Not without a lanyard.

FBWT · 02-08-2018 12:23AM

vektarman wrote: »

Where did I say my feelings were hurt? I'm simply expressing an opinion, or is that not allowed?

You said people who wear their ID/security cards in public are disrespectful to the unemployed! Clearly your feelings are hurt by people going about their lives and earning a living for themselves.

So...do you feel the same about people that wear a uniform with a company logo? What about people with branded vehicles? Are they being disrespectful also?

vektarman · 02-08-2018 12:27AM

FBWT wrote: »

You said people who wear their ID/security cards in public are disrespectful to the unemployed! Clearly your feelings are hurt by people going about their lives and earning a living for themselves.

No, my feelings are still not hurt.

questionmark? · 02-08-2018 12:30AM

The Crowman wrote: »

Most of them are working in call centres.

Ya only call centre workers have work ID's!!! Well said Sir!

Wearing work ID in public?

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