IT nerds and HEAVY metal shirts
The latest research to come out from Intermedia.NET confirms what many have suspected for some time.
IT ‘nerds’ has cultivated an image, which is almost as instantly recognizable as dreadlocks on a Rasta or bling on a hiphop star.
Do you know anyone in the office who may be seen wearing any of the following discriminating items of apparel?
Heavy metal T-shirts? (IT’s are twice as likely to be seen sporting one of these)
Ponytail (34% more likely)
Black jeans (we’re talking a whopping 63%)
Techies are also keen on carrying Maglites and Leatherman’s, and are often seen wearing dated eye-glasses - unfortunately true to the ‘nerd’ image they try so hard to eschew.
Oh, and get this. These guys are 32% less likely to wear clean clothes daily.
On a more positive note, the research indicates that IT staff will opt for an expensive suit over a cheaper one.
The biggest question is, will the suit be clean?
Statistics tend to say no….