What should I do with it?

[Ramira_Ortiz]

I live in Buenos Aires. My job is to help with homework and classes for students who need help with that and until recently everything was going well, but last week the parents of many of those students signed a petition to fire me for wearing very short shirts and showing my navel They say their children can't learn anything that way, but I've always dressed like that.

[Anonymous]

If you worked for yourself you would cater to your clients wishes because that would be the job.

It is only when you work for someone else or especially for the government that you start complaining about your right to piss off your paying customers.

[Ramira_Ortiz]

Could you say it in fewer words?

[Opinion Owner]

If the parents were paying you directly for your time you would dress how they want you to dress.

[Ramira_Ortiz]

I always dressed like this. Both in my teens and now.

[Opinion Owner]

You aren't on your own time at work, a dress code or uniform is common place.

No one is telling you what to do in your free time.

[Ramira_Ortiz]

So at my job I have to remove my belly button ring?

[Opinion Owner]

I am not telling you what you have to do, thats nothing to do with me.

What I am telling you is that a dress code at work is perfectly normal and if you were being paid directly by the parents we wouldn't be talking about this you would just do what they wanted (assuming you needed the work).

[Ramira_Ortiz]

I am 27 years old, do you think I still live with my parents?

[Opinion Owner]

You clearly dont understand what I am saying.

[Ramira_Ortiz]

You're saying that while I'm at work, I have to wear uncomfortable clothes.

[Whatever2929292]

I don't really know what to tell you as long as you are not breaking dress code then you should be fine. Seems kind of petty to be honest if you aren't breaking the rules. If you are then wear longer shirts then

[Ramira_Ortiz]

I don't feel good in long shirts

[Whatever2929292]

I can understand that. Again long as you aren't breaking dress code then you're fine. If you are breaking dress code then I don't know what else to say but deal with it until you get used to it

[Ramira_Ortiz]

What should I get used to?

[Whatever2929292]

If it is against dress code. Then you might have to get used to wearing longer shirts or look for another job

[Ramira_Ortiz]

But I like it

[Whatever2929292]

Well I don't know what else to tell you sometimes we have to do things we don't like

[Ramira_Ortiz]

For example?

[Whatever2929292]

Wearing a longer shirt. Look this is not going to turn into a argument and if that is what you are fishing for I am just going to block you. I am not trying to be rude but I gave you my answer

[Ramira_Ortiz]

I won't wear it no matter the rules

[Whatever2929292]

Then you're going to get fired. But you have a nice day

[Ramira_Ortiz]

I don't want to get fired, but I also don't want to cover up my belly button ring.

[Whatever2929292]

I gave you my answer. I don't know if you were wanting to hear another answer but I am not going to change it. As others have said it can be unprofessional. I don't know if it is against the dress code or not. But again if you just think you are a exception tot the rules you're going to get sacked

[Ramira_Ortiz]

And I don't want to change my dress

[Whatever2929292]

Alright you are taking the risk of being fired if it even is against the dress code. Look I am not arguing and I hope that starting a argument isn't your intentions here. But I am not going to give you the answer you want to hear

[Ramira_Ortiz]

For me it's fine like this

[Whatever2929292]

I did not say that it was not

[Ramira_Ortiz]

And what did you say then?

[Whatever2929292]

I mean my original answer. I said if it was against the dress code then you can get into trouble other then that it is fine

[Ramira_Ortiz]

And I meant your answer

[Whatever2929292]

Alright you have a nice day

[Ramira_Ortiz]

Thank you

[Whatever2929292]

you're welcome

[slatyb]

If you like your job, just primrose to dress s bit more modestly.

[Ramira_Ortiz]

How so more modestly?

[Guy13]

Grow up. Professional positions require professional demeanor. Especially with kids. It’s not cute.

[Ramira_Ortiz]

Are you saying my behavior is unprofessional?

[Guy13]

Without a doubt. Your 30 years old… Other peoples’ children. I would have fired you.

[Ramira_Ortiz]

I'm 27 years old, not 30

[Whatever2929292]

People just like to be mean and judge

[Ramira_Ortiz]

@Whatever2929292 judge me by the way I dress

[Whatever2929292]

Yea, I mean I can understand some people not thinking it is professional but long as you aren't breaking dress code

[Ramira_Ortiz]

@Whatever2929292 I dress like this because with my navel covered I feel very uncomfortable

[Whatever2929292]

ok you said that. Again as long as you aren't breaking dress code though it might not be the most professional if it is beraking it

[Ramira_Ortiz]

@Whatever2929292 I mean, I can't last more than a second without flashing my belly button.

[SaoirseS]

I don’t believe any of this.

[Andres77]

What ages are you teaching?

[Ramira_Ortiz]

I don't teach, I only help those who ask me

[Andres77]

Pues, todavia el director es quien decide.

[Ramira_Ortiz]

Pero los padres de los alumnos quieren despedirme

[Andres77]

No importa.
Mire, vaya y hablar con El director ya.
Hace lo que El dice y ya.
Pero si tienes una nota creo que te va mejor.

[Ramira_Ortiz]

Siempre me visto así

[In_Trance]

If you don't wanna do it, get a different job

[Ramira_Ortiz]

What is it that I don't want to do?