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Wearing work ID in public?

vektarman

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'

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Samuri Suicide

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

[Deleted User]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

[Deleted User]

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

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

[Deleted User]

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

Omackeral wrote: »

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

Really? How does it manifest itself?

[Deleted User]

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

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

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

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

vektarman wrote: »

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

Not without a lanyard.

FBWT

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

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?

The Crowman wrote: »

Most of them are working in call centres.

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