TAGTOWN

I was reading the paper on my metro ride this morning, and an article caught my attention in the newspaper. The article is titled "Are we in 'Tagtown'?" And yes, I do wear an ID badge to work, this is how I can get in and out of my building, and to move around with looking like someone who does not belong. Personally I do not like to wear the ID badge at all.... But apparently, according to the article, people wear their ID badge proudly. The article states "...some people, particularly young people, want that extra patina of prestige. In Washington, you are much more recognized as a position than as a personality."

I wonder if this is true... Yes, I can see how people are more recognized as a position - but that is not exclusive to DC. From my experience, people are generally well recognized as a position first, then a personality second in most big cities. But they like to wear a badge!!!???!!!! The only good thing I see with the badge is that I don't have to remember anyone's name - I can just look at their badge, so it does come in handy. Other than that...hmmmm....... it is like free advertising for your employer!