And then I looked at his account in our software, which allows users to upload their own photo, and he put a different furry picture there. A strictly work related account, that only his coworkers and us can see.

And you know what, I respect it.

[–] Schmoo@slrpnk.net 66 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Reminds me of this:

Not sure if this is real, but you know you've won at life when you can submit something looking like this and still get hired.

[–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 9 points 4 weeks ago

Shared 6mo ago where someone claimed it legit by a well-known guy who’s epic so they could pull it off IIRC

[–] saplyng@piefed.social 46 points 4 weeks ago (3 children)

I work as a Linux sysadmin and I have quite a few plushies strewn about my office; and for my profile pic I have Ikea Japan's Blahaj in a business suit. Have yet to here any grief about it!

[–] AeonFelis@lemmy.world 20 points 4 weeks ago

Why would you get any grief for a profile picture with a proper business suit?

[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 14 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

It's like getting mad at a male programmer for having a beard, even the business majors know it's part of the professional attire.

[–] pixelscript@lemm.ee 6 points 4 weeks ago

I had a few dozen fumos on my desk for several months to no ill complaint.

[–] TheSlad@sh.itjust.works 44 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

I have a coworker with a furry pic for his work profile! He recently updated it to a different art of the same character. This guy is totally commissioning art of his fursona and using it for his work profiles. Im honestly kind of impressed by his dedication. Hes some kind of rodent like maybe a possum?

[–] Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Cuuuute!

[–] TheSlad@sh.itjust.works 14 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

You say that, but his current pic is actually! Its less fursona-y then his old pic which looked like it was made by someone on deviant art for $30 😸

[–] Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

LOVE IT. From this pic, I wouldn’t go directly to “furry”, but I trust you on his other pics. (Speaking as a furry lawl)

[–] TheSlad@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Yea, I'm a bit furry-curious, and now looking at it, this one is may not be the same character but just another cute rodent. His previous pic was undeniably furry.

I found it

[–] Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 4 weeks ago

Ohhh yeah that’s hella furry-coded hahaha. I love it! My friend had a pet possum (well, he pretends to be a raccoon when he shows up at her house… she has a horde of raccoons) and I’m so envious. They’re such wonderful trash animals.

[–] Edgarallenpwn@midwest.social 5 points 4 weeks ago

I like when I start a job and someone has a furry avatar. I know who to go when something weird comes up I can't figure out. It's worked out for me so far.