Every company has standards.

Some standards are complicated.

Some standards are simple.

One of ours is very simple:

Wear a belt.

Yes, really.

Wear a belt.

This Isn't Actually About Belts

Like many standards, the belt isn't the point.

The point is professionalism.

The point is presentation.

The point is showing clients, teammates, and yourself that you made an effort.

At Two Marines Moving, we expect team members to look like professionals.

That means:

• Pants worn where they belong.
• A belt.
• A clean shirt.
• Appropriate footwear.
• Good grooming.
• A professional appearance.

None of this is complicated.

None of it is expensive.

It simply requires effort.

Pull Your Pants Up

Let's just say it.

There are people who think it's perfectly normal to wear their pants halfway down their backside.

That's their business.

It's not ours.

It's not professional.

It's not the image we want representing Two Marines Moving.

Clients invite us into their homes.

Clients trust us with their furniture, valuables, and often one of the most stressful days in their lives.

Looking professional matters.

It's Also a Safety Issue

This isn't just about appearance.

There's a safety component too.

We move pianos.

We move gun safes.

We move refrigerators.

We move appliances.

We work on stairs, ramps, gravel, grass, driveways, loading docks, and truck ramps.

The last thing we need is someone trying to carry a piano while simultaneously trying to keep their pants from falling down.

At that point, it's no longer just their problem.

It's everybody's problem.

It's a risk to:

• The employee.
• Their teammates.
• The client.
• The home.
• The furniture.
• The equipment.

If a Moving Professional loses balance because they're more worried about their pants than the item they're carrying, somebody else may pay the price.

A belt solves that problem.

Pulling your pants up solves that problem.

Proper work attire solves that problem.

In other words:

A belt is cheaper than a dropped piano.

And a whole lot cheaper than an injury.

Small Standards Reveal Bigger Habits

One thing I learned in the Marine Corps is that small standards often reveal bigger habits.

A person who pays attention to small details is often more likely to pay attention to important details.

Not always.

But often.

Wearing a belt costs almost nothing.

Buttoning a shirt costs nothing.

Pulling your pants up costs nothing.

Yet doing those things communicates something:

I care.

And clients notice.

This Is Not an Athleisure Environment

Two Marines Moving is a moving company.

We are not a yoga studio.

We are not a lifestyle brand.

We are not an athleisure environment.

We move:

• Sofas
• Refrigerators
• Safes
• Washers
• Dryers
• Pianos
• Entire households

Our clients are paying professionals to show up and get the job done.

We expect employees to dress accordingly.

This doesn't mean expensive clothes.

It means practical clothes.

Work clothes.

Professional clothes.

Clothes that look like you came to work.

Footwear Standards

Footwear matters in this business.

We spend our days on:

• Truck ramps
• Wet grass
• Gravel driveways
• Hardwood floors
• Concrete warehouses
• Apartment stairs
• Loading docks

The wrong footwear isn't just unprofessional.

It can become a safety issue.

Generally speaking, acceptable footwear includes:

• Work boots
• Safety boots
• Military boots
• Non-slip work shoes
• Clean running shoes
• Basketball shoes suitable for physical labor

The standard is simple:

Dress for the job you have.

A good pair of boots works.

Military boots work.

Non-slip shoes work.

Clean athletic shoes often work.

What doesn't work is footwear that clearly communicates:

I wasn't expecting to work today.

Bring Flip-Flops If You Want

Now before somebody gets the wrong idea, let's talk about flip-flops.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with flip-flops.

Feel free to bring them.

In fact, we recommend it.

Throw them in your backpack.

Keep them in your truck.

Leave them in your locker.

Think of them like bringing lunch to work.

After ten hours of moving furniture, changing out of work boots and into flip-flops can feel incredible.

The issue isn't owning flip-flops.

The issue is trying to move a refrigerator, safe, or washing machine while wearing them.

Flip-flops are great after the mission.

Not during it.

Business Casual Means Business Casual

This philosophy carries into hiring as well.

Our interview standard is business casual.

Notice the wording.

It is not casual.

It is business casual.

That can be as simple as:

• Clean jeans
• A belt
• A collared shirt
• Presentable shoes

Or:

• Khakis
• A button-up shirt
• A blazer or sport coat

We're not asking people to show up dressed for a wedding.

We're asking people to look like they care.

Exceeding the Standard Gets Noticed

Every now and then, someone shows up wearing a suit.

When that happens, they're no longer simply meeting expectations.

They're exceeding them.

And yes, that gets noticed.

A suit doesn't automatically make someone a great Moving Professional.

It doesn't guarantee they'll get hired.

But it does communicate effort.

Preparation.

Intentionality.

Professionalism.

People notice those things.

Old School? Good.

Occasionally someone will hear these standards and say:

That's old-fashioned.

My response is simple:

Thank you.

I appreciate the compliment.

Professional appearance never goes out of style.

Pride in your appearance never goes out of style.

Respect for clients never goes out of style.

Making an effort never goes out of style.

Final Thoughts

At Two Marines Moving, we believe appearance matters.

Not because we're obsessed with fashion.

Not because we're trying to impress people.

Because professionalism matters.

The belt matters.

The boots matter.

The collared shirt matters.

The presentation matters.

Clients deserve professionals.

And professionals look like professionals.

So wear a belt.

Pull your pants up.

Dress like you came to work.

Show some pride.

They're small standards.

And that's exactly why they matter.

Semper Fidelis,
Nicholas Edmond Baucom
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Two Marines Moving

Marine Combat Veteran Founded & Owned Since 2008. Industry Leading Pay. Moving Done Right. Join the Mission.