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The dress code at Baldwin Manor changed in 1994. For that reason I left my job after twenty-one years of employment. As required, I'd worn a white polyester uniform for the first four years I worked at the facility. I'd begun work at age 22, as a nursing assistant, and in the 1970s, all unlicensed staff had the uniform requirement. White, as we know, is not a color but rather the absence of color. This meant no conflict with my personal system of dressing by color.  

Of course, back in 1977, I'd been happier and more comfortable when I finally completed the coursework to become a Geriatric Nursing Specialist, because then I was able to dress in my own clothing. This took place back when the facility was still known as Hillcrest House of Hospitality, and there were still some limitations about work attire. It was understood that I would wear a dress or skirt. Later, the nursing home was renamed Baldwin Manor and there were new rules which allowed me to wear any type of nice professional clothing.  

The rules worked for everyone, so we were all surprised when the new strict dress code changes came along. The rule change went into place when the Kijlstra Brothers bought the company. The Kijlstras grew up in the Netherlands and I suppose the culture is more formal there.