I find professionalism to be kinda stupid. The idea that we have to act a certain way, talk a certain way, dress a certain way, be a certain way to fit in what others think is someone in our position is… absurd to me.
If your boss is being a dickhead, but he trips and lands face first in the snow, it's unprofessional to laugh at him. But come on, we're human. I'm going to laugh. That shit's funny.
I can sort of understand it to an extent. Swearing in front of customers isn't a good move. Fair. But when it comes to a point of major inconvenience for no real gain… like suits and ties when it's really hot inside, then… why?
I don't know. I just think for the most part professionalism is stupid, and feels much more like stifling our humanity than anything actually practical. Thoughts?