What do you think about the whole "Jobs and Tattoos" thing?

Question

Every other answer on this board seems to revolve around being careful to get something that you can cover up, because you might not be able to get a job... Personally, I wouldn't want to work somewhere that is so repressive that I can't have visible tattoos! I would rather work at a record store for $7.00 / hr!

Just an FYI, I actually work at a pretty high paying job right now in a professional field, but they DON'T make me cover my art. All I am saying is that when people assume you won't be able to get a good job with tattoos, it is ridiculous! And I would never work at, nor would I be happy at, a job with those kind of restrictions!

Answer 1

Effing AMEN.
Fortunately my chosen career path isn't so restrictive. (Entertainment Business)
I don't cover my art for anybody.

Answer 2

My thoughts, i think that it is very good for you that you refuse to compromise who you are. For me i would like a professional job and would like to live off more than 7$ an hour i have expensive tastes and want to travel the world. In reality buisness attire ( which i am not a big fan of) will cover just about every part of your body anyway. About the only exceptions i can think of would be the neck or face which i wouldn't want to tattoo anyway. I am a college student at the moment and am not sure whay my future has to bring along with job opportunities will be avialable and i don't want to destroy future job offers by visible tattoos that i could have just as easily put in a place a little less inconspicous. Also i would say that for some people minumn wage is fine and that is cool but if you have a family it would get to be a lot harder to feed them with 7$ an hour, but still that is cool you refuse to compromise who you are because it is only by people who are willing to stand up to injust that enable revolutions to take place

Answer 3

It is absolutely stupid when people say that tats will make you unable to get a job. Being able to cover them if needed is the key to me. I will have to cover mine, except ankle some times. Teaching little kids doesn't really allow for them to be seen while working. Older kids maybe but not 3rd or 4th graders. At the job I have right now tattoos can't be shown and all jewelry must be removed. We see guys with black sleeves and silver or blue or whatever leg wraps because of a tattoo. I hate not being able to wear capris or my industrial bar but oh well. Gotta do what I gotta do for a few months until I move into a job that allows both and doesn't give a damn. It's stupid when people say that tattoos make jobs impossible- just more idiotic ideas put out there by anti tattoo morons. Sorry, just my frustrated thoughts!

Answer 4

I have no objections to tattoos, some are even quite nice looking. If I were an employer hiring someone that was to represent my company to the world I would prefer a clean-cut looking person without such body art. My own prejudices I suppose, but one that is shared by many people that just might be the ones I wanted to impress for business purposes. I don't personally have tattoos but mostly because I've never found a picture so good I wanted to have hanging on my wall for life, let alone a tattoo I was sure I would love for life.

Answer 5

that's fine for you but there are some fields of work or companies and especially some parts of the country that frown on people with visible tattoos, they feel that it affects the image of the company. it's wonderful that you aren't in a position to let a job or a salary dictate what you chose to do as a job but some people don't have the luxury.

i have tattoos but none that are visible when i am at work, tho the hospital where i work does not have a policy against visible tattoos as i work with a couple of guys who have forearm tattoos as well as neck tattoos. but i do agree that people should carefully consider their choice to get visible tattoos becuause often what seems like a great idea when you're 20 turns out to be a great big ugly tribal headache when you're 30. i have chosen not to get any visible tattoos until i am atleast 30 to be sure that it's something that i am mature enough to live with for the rest of my life.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Maybe I'm just old, but when I see a tattoo, I generally think "low class." I suspect some employers think that, too. There are so many good candidates out there for jobs, why spoil your chances? Are you so sure you're going to feel the same way when you're 50? For instance, my hair and clothing are different than when I was 17: I'm glad I can change them to reflect current fashions. You don't know what the fashions will be in 30 years, and tats are permanent. Oh, and your skin will sag and the ink will fade: ever think of that? You're probably not planning to live to be old, but trust me, there will come a day when you're 50, like it or not, and you might not want the same thing in the future. I'm reminded of this famous graffiti artist in DC who has to keep the same name so everyone knows it's him, and regrettably, he chose 30 years ago to go by "Disco Dan." It's a stupid name now, but it seemed cool then.

Answer 8

Well, unfortunitly that is society for you. While we are one of the most loose societies, we still have a long way to go to catch up with the most laxed such as Australia and the Brits...

However, not to get them? Tisk tisk-it is opressive...and it is discriminatory-as there are plenty of ways to mask the visual aspects of tattoos.

There are creames and lotions that are made for covering up tattoos of the neck, face, hand or areas that are seen or could be seen. These creams are used in movies, for weddings and other aspects of "conforming life". You can find them online or at tattooshops.

Answer 9

I have 12 tats so far, I also work in the health field so I try to keep them under my uniforms. Otherwise they are out for all to see.

Answer 10

Well that's the beauty of living in a free country. Go get tattoos all over your body, have huge chunks of metal pierced all over your face, and then show the world what a rebel you are by working entry level, low paying jobs your whole life.