Jose wrote:
Was it because of the bathrobe, or because of the close proximity of the
refrigerator, TV, internet, and three kids?

I've been doing the telecommuting thing since around '95 so I've got a
lot of experience with it. Getting dressed in the morning (just like I
would with any commute) improves my performance during the day. I get
more things done. With or without the fridge, Tv, internet, and 1
kid.

I don't turn on the TV when working form home. I have the internet,
but then I have the internet at an office to. Same with the fridge.
As to the kid.. thats why I have a dedicated room in my house that is
my office. She's not allowed in when I'm working. Just like if I was
at the office she wouldn't get past the badge readers or the guards.

What kind of espirit de corps would improve ATC?

Any kind. Workers who feel part of the same team should work better
than workers who don't. I would maintain that everybody operating to a
minimum standard would enhance that team. A person who cares about
their appearance will help with that sense of team.

Are you saying that ATC as an organization has no room for any
improvement?

Airplane pilots take naps on duty too. They are fresher when called to
duty.

But if the airline said they shouldn't as part of their operating
procedures you would agree that that would be ok right? Or do you
think the pilots should be able to set their own operating procedures
for their particular flight? To hell what their employers decide?

The FAA sets the standards in my opinion. And I don't think anything
outlined so far is excessive.