I have no idea what you mean by the clubhouse epaulettes policy.
Unless you are a commercial operator operating into WW, epaulettes in the clubhouse require you to buy a round for anyone in the bar (or within earshot) at the time. Many an airline driver has found out to his cost.
Hi-viz jackets tend to generate a few comments as well.
Your opinions however, as the hired help, have no merit -
I think what eharding meant was that if you are operating for someone else in a commercial capacity, you go where you're told, whether you like it or not.