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Old 11-05-2009 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by jfis87
I used to iron my shirt every night so it would look clean and crisp the next day. I will continue to iron my shirts before a five day trip but I've ruined too many shirts using hotel irons, and that is just something I can't afford to do. Sometimes we just don't have the tools for a pressed uniform, last thing I want it brown, yellow, whatever color stains. I'd rather stick it out with a few wrinkles and have a clean shirt when I get home. Unfortunately with my schedule this month I have four five day trips which makes me look like a slob by day four or five. I apologize, but what should I do?
I have no desire of being passive-aggressive. I show up to work, stay up on my books, and try not to **** off the captain. Unfortunately my company chooses not to provide us with quality hotel rooms. I don't need to stay at a hilton but the ability to use the iron would be nice. In fact I found a **** ring in my sink the other day. I'm just glad I don't commute because I would be seen as unprofessional. Just don't be too quick to judge because you don't know reasons for wrinkled shirts which extend past being lazy.
I've stayed at some really sleezy hotels in this job, and no...there is no excuse, they all have irons. And yes, I've had to use a towel just to keep that black crap from getting on my shirt. The point is, we all have four or five day trips that are just non stop. But instead of getting on youtube or downloading some more songs for your ipod, take the five minutes out of what little down time you may have and iron. I really can't fathom why looking professional is so difficult for some people.
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