2006-06-14 08:43:19 · 18 answers · asked by my13thluckystar 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I'm all for goths and freaks and friends, but if I owned I store, the bottom line is making money. I would like my employees to present a professional appearance so customers feel comfortable (and spend money, tell others how nice the place is, come back in the future).
2006-06-14 08:48:18 · answer #1 · answered by _Kraygh_ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the job. But from a personal view if I see someone with a tattoo and piercings then my first impression is a weak person who is easily lead. Not to mention they look ugly (my opinion). Why get a tattoo, except to show that you an outsider and want to wear the uniform.
Tattoos are painful, tacky, and always turn green and ugly. If there were a way to get a skin dye that would fade in a month or two it might be fun for a change. But as you gain or lose weight, or as you age they never look as good as they do right after you get them.
Piercings are even worse especially when cleanliness is vital to the job. They provide a place for bacteria to grow and if you aren't very fastidious with hygiene they are an open invitation to infection.
2006-06-14 15:57:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because visible tatts an piercings put off some folks with "old school" sensibilities. A LOT of those same people just happen to run most companies out there. Of course, if you can find a way to remove visible body jewelry at work/before your interview and cover up your tatts, your chances will get much better.
It all goes back to the old saying: You only get one chance to make a good first impression. Unfortunately, people make snap judgements about you as a person, based solely on your appearance, rather than bothering to look below the surface to see more.
2006-06-14 16:50:16 · answer #3 · answered by Technoshaman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a professionalism issue. Some people these days are frightened by people with tattoos and piercings, as silly as it sounds, and scaring away customers is bad for business, thus the company doesn't hire folks with tattoos or piercings. There is hope though, if you live in southern California, it's not really something that is frowned upon unless you're with a big company where everyone lives in a suit.
What I really think you need is a company that will provide you with a chance to show them that you're a great employee and maybe they'll overlook your personal artwork.
2006-06-14 15:54:41 · answer #4 · answered by collegebutterfly73 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because the older generations are intimidated by tattoos for some reason or another. Which is dumb because I used to know this guy that was so unbelievable smart and cool but some people would judge him first by his tattoos and piercing. IT was really sad. Its like get over it already. Its a form of art!
2006-06-14 15:56:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
people hire people based on the fact of whether they can be controlled or not. if they can be controlled they can be more "apt" to training, sudden changes in protocol and whatever BS you want to put in there. Since you're pierced and tatt'd up, you appear like an outsider someone who won't conform to the "office politics" or business mentality. It's BS totally but that's a fact of life. if you're someone who deals with customers face to face then it also scares them too. most people are bitchessss and are frightened by all that stuff.
2006-06-14 15:48:47 · answer #6 · answered by DIE BEEYOTCH!!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOT TRUE. I am inked and I have a great job.
I did however find that with certain jobs, you need to ask in interviews how they feel about it. Most places I've worked for in the past have said as long as you find a way to cover it up, iti's fine.
Just think of it this way...if there will be alot of older people in the place, chances are they are stubborn and will never accept this wonderful form of art.
2006-06-14 15:49:12 · answer #7 · answered by nikki puddin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with this having got tattoos and piercings myself....it used to really rack me off....you just have to keep trying....one day i went for a job interview with peroxide blonde spiky hair, grade nothing back and sides, multiple piercings and just let my intellect do the talking and as a result got a very good job...not every employer is narrow minded and judgemental....it is improving...just not fast enough.
2006-06-14 15:50:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tattoos are usually associated with rebels or criminals. Having tattoos brings to mind all this thus people are less likely to trust you. It's not that they have anything against you personally.
2006-06-14 15:50:09 · answer #9 · answered by Sexi Mexi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First impression ... would you walk into a restaurant with broken windows ~ a front door off the hinges ??? they could have the best food in town but ..... how would anyone know?
would you buy a car if the front seat was a lawn chair .... no doors??? it could have a brand new motor but .....
2006-06-14 15:53:14 · answer #10 · answered by a mom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋