[Jobs] What to carry

[Charlotte Czarnecki]

Hello.  I have a pretty slick black backpack that I carry to and from work 
each day and my clients usually don't see that.  I carry a backpack because 
I like to do a lot of walking after work sometimes and it's easier to carry 
my stuff with that.  I sometimes carry the pack to meet with clients on the 
road but will never carry it (I don't care how professional I thing it might 
appear) to a work site or to an employer meeting.  I have a leather 
briefcase (I'm thinking about replacing it because it's getting old), a 
laptop bag or I'll just use my Braille Note case if I know I won't need to 
lug a lot of stuff.  I also have a briefcase on wheels for the big carrying 
days.  I try to match my dress and what I carry to the environment.  I think 
some of the business world is taking a step down in dress requirements as 
well as expectations about whether or not you carry a briefcase or pack or 
whatever.  It's best to learn about your city, who carries what where and 
who dresses up well where.  I'd never walk in to an office downtown to meet 
with someone in sandals and a skirt and blouse.  I might seriously consider 
the pumps, suit or dress.  I could do the sandals in a school though.  Get 
feedback about what people in your work environment are doing before you 
decide on what to carryor wear.

Charlotte