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More and more I see young people starting their tattoo journey on places of their bodies that will make it very hard to find any sort of meaningful employment. I’ll often ask them “why did you start with your hands” many times the answer is silly, but the truth is so they can wear long sleeve shirts and look as though they have a lot of work done.
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And what’s worse is when they get large tattoos on their face.
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I know I sound like an old man, and I am.
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However- in retrospect, I probably wouldn’t have gotten tattooed in places that couldn’t be covered up with a regular t shirt-
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Because people DO STILL LOOK AT YOU like a scumbag, even when you’re not.
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Sorry- but that’s just the way it is.
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Now, I will say that the stigma has changed a lot over the last 20 years-
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However, we aren’t there yet.
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So to the kids with “swag” tattooed on your forehead-
If you’re not planning on working in a tattoo shop- or in any other sort of ‘counter culture’ environment- be used to hearing this phrase:
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“I’m sorry, but we’re not hiring right now”
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And I know you’re not worried about that right now, but someday- you will be.
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/rant
AnubisPriest
"Because people DO STILL LOOK AT YOU like a scumbag, even when you’re not. " Quoted for truth...
FallingScar
Ive got tattoos on my fore arms, luckily im an archaeologist, so there is no real stigma, but i agree counter work would be impossible
MyDadSaysButanesABastardGas
Hey! I am too! Work near Cahokia
FallingScar
I work near london
MyDadSaysButanesABastardGas
LHow is archaeology across the pond? I work for a state natural resource company. Mostly Mississippian, Woodland, Archaic, and “early” hist!
FallingScar
I work with neolithic to victorian depending where i am, its quite varied
QuackQuackAttack
I saw a dude with Suck My Balls in old English script across his neck, collar bone to jaw, ear to ear. I’m guessing he wasn’t an accountant
causality
People with face tats aren't scum, but 99% of the face tats I've seen have informed me the person is a god damned moron.
Shellbear3000
I’ve never seen a good face tatt. The skin is different and the ink always settles like trash there.
ilovemyboobs
The only face tattoo I've seen and liked is Katrina Jades.
mthrndr01
Well she is stunningly beautiful and it sorta accents her hairline there so.. fair enough.
katoninetales
I like Kat Von D's stars.
ilovemyboobs
ah yea you're right her stars are really cute. I think the key is, small, simple, and close to being not actually on your face. lol
sherbetty
And in her line of work it's not like she made a dumbass decision
DeviledAvacado
As much as I don't like to discriminate based on appearances, if your face is heavily tattooed, there's a good chance I won't like you.
dennisprager
i just have a tramp stamp of guy Fieri
SwiggityDiggitySwoo
https://imgur.com/Q4s7LFa
TheCrowd
Ever notice most of he people who do it aren’t counter culture but more kinda I thought it would me me look hard/cool vibe.
peterbozeman
The guy who makes my coffee has a face tatt. He's tough in a, "Do you want skim or whole milk?" Sort of way.
somenerandom
so pretty fuckin tough
GuciGucci
A guy who made my tacos this weekend has face tats. I'm like....but why
Brucecori2
I have a friend who has a pretty bad complex where she assumes everyone is judging her for her tattoos and dress- but she kind of dresses (1
Brucecori2
Slutty and keeps getting these huge honking tattoos. I don't understand how she assumes everyone is judging her and gets upset about it but2
Brucecori2
Only gets MORE tattoos and wears mesh tops? Btw they're just harmless comments like "Aren't you cold?" wearing barely anything in winter.
Soarenworth
Or just sticking it to the man kind of thing
DutchKincaid
Not having tattoos is the new counter-culture.
SomeCrazyNerd
Actually that's still the majority so no.
Emiloo74
My day has come! Woo?
sherbetty
Same, wanted one for a while but then realized I can't commit to something that permanent. Good call
EchoWhiskyBravo
No ink, traditional haircut, suit to work - punks not dead!
Blyzk
Polo, cargo pants, socks, sandals, and a smile.
MightyNerdyCrafty
Shirtless polo? Wouldn't the mud get everywhere, then itchy?
gsmdo
It’s like getting a fashionably cool haircut - but it lasts for the rest of your life...
TheAsterite
How big of a swastika should I get on my face as my first tattoo? I work in a 9-5 business setting.
vmos
Depends, do you work for the daily mail?
MrOatcake
Or Daily Heil as my hippy mate loves to call it :P
Foxhack
Do you vote Republican? I hear they're hiring new staff.
unknownSubscriber
Haha politics!
Foxhack
It's more of a reference to the "Google says Republicans are Nazis" thing. https://www.wired.com/story/google-search-california-gop-nazism/
alpacasaurusrex
If it doesn’t cover your entire face it’s too small.
bitemark
This will make you a shoe-in for that Trump internship
joxaro
At least six inches - anything else points to a lack of determination - which is an important leadership trait...
Blyzk
You can't say you are willing to go the distance unless it reaches ear to ear.
VoyagerWasTheBestTrek
I work with a guy who dropped a few hundred starting his Dragonball themed sleeve, while his teeth are yellow and broken.. dude priorities!
HighlandPotatoe
I don't think many people have to drop10k+ on a full smile fix.
JonniUtah
Friend in HS tattooed the 007 game cartridge from N64 across his chest. Tried to talk him out of it. We’re 40 now & I still laugh at him...
cardboardunderwear
Needed to be said and means more coming from someone who is heavily tattooed.
filben7
But all the decisions you make in your teens/early 20s always age well!
buttbuttpartywagon
Fun fact, if anyone has a tattoo that says family, loyalty, or respect anywhere on their body they are 95% more likely to be a criminal
Selerox
Possibly a Neo-Nazi as well. Those terms get used a lot in that particular culture.
PopopNono
My old tattoo artist called knuckle tattoos "job-breakers".
Zuzab
I have knuckle tats, never stopped me from getting a job
KittenVonCatsworth
Mine calls hand or face tattoos "everlasting job stoppers." I laughed out loud first time I heard it.
tskman
That's a good one. I know one successful person with them and he is my tattoo guy. I know about 5 who don't do shit.
Affray
1)I've got a tree tattooed on my ring finger (wife has a matching tree) and it's only ever provoked curiosity for me. Then I get to talk
ZOMGNO
My partner and I are debating getting matching ring-type tattoos, so I wondered about this.
Affray
1)I'm super happy with mine. If you do go with tattoos over rings I highly recommend getting something that is specific and meaningful to
Affray
2)the two of you. Everyone seems to get hearts, rings, or each others initials to the point where they've all become clichéd. Plus if by
Affray
3)some twist of misfortune you happen to split up (hopefully not obviously) you are left with a finger tattoo that is very clearly a symbol
Affray
2)about my wife and I which usually ends in an "awww that's so sweet" because I'm charming and we've been together since high school. I've
Affray
3)never had an issue with employment because of it, though it isn't exactly gnarly looking and it's just the one.
malkos
Pretty sure he means people who tattoo individual letters on their knuckles.
Affray
Fair enough.
BronzeLeaguePro
I knew a guy who got a tattoo on his leg. Looked cool on the beach, and when wearing trousers at work, you can't see it.
DannyGreeneArtonIG
It’s not fun being in a professional environment in the summer and HAVING to wear long sleeved collard shirts when everyone else isn’t.
TheDrunkenWrench
As a tradesman, it's largely irrelevant. One more perk of the trades.
atenaz713
Didn't think of this... Definitely gonna bear in mind for any future tattoos!
StealthyNinja7
You'd think people would think a lot before getting a tattoo. But really it seems they don't
WillemHellfire
The father of my grandchildren is that guy. The "No Ragrets" kind of scumbag which pains me.
MissSpelledTattoo
FIL?
vhdangel
Son-in-law, more likely, her grandkids' dad.
WillemHellfire
U'm old. What is "FIL"?
ontario007
Father in law
WillemHellfire
*I'm old.
DavidBleecher
"Father-in-law"...they're asking if you're their father-in-law
WillemHellfire
Oh! My daughter never married the guy, so no, I am not
iwaspromisedbobs
I know a person at work who would get tattoos done because they are on sale. I kid you fucking not. She has her own name tattooed on 1/2
alpacasaurusrex
I don’t think you need to be in the navy to get Nautical tattoos. I want an anchor and a origami dolphin.
iwaspromisedbobs
Herself as well as a quote she thought up. My father who has been in the navy 18 fucking years has No nautical tattoos. This dumb dumb 2/3
iwaspromisedbobs
Has 3 of them. 3/3
vhdangel
Some people just like the pain... it can be a kind of high.
ZaeMillion
Maybe she has a relative in the Navy. I have a nautical themed tattoo for my father, who WAS a sailor.
iwaspromisedbobs
Not at all I've know her for almost 5 years now.
Effehezepe
I've never said this before, but these kids need to learn from the Yakuza. They've got heavy tattoos all over their body (1)
LompHoofd
Effehezepe
Except for their hands and face. That way, when they wear a suit, no one can tell.
ikindafail
We can all learn from the Yakuza.
GoldenRamoth
I don't mind tattoos. But I wouldn't want to hire someone with face/hand tattoos since it showcases poor decision making and planning skills
DerRattenfngerVonHameln
Do you like reading shit like 'Atlas Shrugged'?
merxman
(In your opinion). I have no tattoos, but I've hired a number of people who were perfectly average looking, no visible tattoos, /1
merxman
And were awful employees. I'd give a face tattooed person an equal shot if their resume/CV measured up and interview went well. /2
vhdangel
Yes, but what kind of business are you in?
merxman
Wholesale consumer products, office jobs basically.
JoonasD6
I don't mind tattoos, and I definitely would hire someone with face/hand tattoos since it doesn't showcase anything negative whatsoever.
frankreynoldsthefrogkid
Where do you think a first timer should get a tattoo? Of course, this could depend on how big and what is tattooed
acertainjenesaisquoi
Conceable, so above the elbows, below the neckline.
ikindafail
Anywhere that can be covered. Foot, back, chest, shoulder, leg... You can show them off with friends, at the beach, etc.
merxman
Welcome Aboard! on the wiener is a great choice. God, Down Periscope was 1996? I feel old suddenly.
Fargus57
On a friend. Get a friend drunk and take them to get the tattoo you want. That way you can see it from an outside perspective if you like it
OriginalWadjet
upper arm is a good choice. if it's high enough and small enough, you can even cover it with a tshirt sleeve
thepunnypenguin
I got my first on my rib cage. No tattoo will ever hurt worse than that lol.
alpacasaurusrex
Got mine on my spine and it touched my shoulder blades. Fuck it hurt on bone.
MinisterKai
Both of mine are on my shoulder/upper arm. Covered with a basic t-shirt, but easy to show off when I want.
NeneJPhilly
Wherever has the most flesh.
ilovemyboobs
My first is on my back and is only a 3x3, simple. A good toe in the water for me personally. They have gotten more intricate over the years.
evildadunit
EXIT ONLY, left butt cheek
tskman
Why not exit on the left only on the right side. It could be way bigger.
frankreynoldsthefrogkid
Perfect, I am directionally challenged
GreedyJungle
I’m skeptical about getting any tattoos at all. I’m 20 and it’s rare you find someone these days without a single tattoo.
sirbartonslady
nearly 38 here, and I've never gotten one, because I don't see any personal reason to ever do so.
Jazzgirl205
Eventually, they will go out of fashion and only old people will have tattoos.
OtterlyMagnificent
26, don't have any tattoos, not planning to get any tattoos.
mochibear
I’m an artist and I have 0. It’s odd, but it’s a mental thing for me to be a “blank canvas.”
mynameisminerva
I agree, I love expressing my creativity, but my tastes and mediums change, glad I can just put the old things away.
GreedyJungle
I think it means something and I like it
therealpopkiller
I’m old (39) & probably in the minority, but I don’t “get” tats. There’s nothing I love enough to have it drawn on my skin forever
DerRattenfngerVonHameln
Why live then?
therealpopkiller
Fuck if I know
tacticalattackterriers
That's fair. Same reason my husband hasn't ever had an interest in it. No problem on other people, just not for him.
therealpopkiller
Exactly. Though I’m don’t find them super attractive on the opposite sex. Depends on placement. But that’s just a preference. No judgement
Alecchi
I think they look cool but having something pointless or even important to me feels a bit vain.
therealpopkiller
I would rather the art hang on my wall. But that’s just me. To each their own
DutchKincaid
As an employer, it's a signifier. And that signifier is "poorly thought out life decisions" that likely would carry over to other things.
DerRattenfngerVonHameln
As an employer, how much do you steal from your employees?
tantallous
I get that... but this is circular logic. Really, it is only a poorly thought out life decision because employers will see it that way..
kathc7848
Ah, yeah, that too. I was a business owner dealing with the buying public and I would NEVER have hired anyone with a visible tattoo,
Zuzab
As a person, your comment signifies to me that your a prick
DutchKincaid
*you’re
UrekMazino1
Unless the tattoo has function like medical info/condition, it's usually a cry for attention. Like padding for a subpar personality.
PmMeYourFavDinosaur
What if they got them as a teenager?
KierenRei
I try not to judge on having tattoos; instead, I judge on content and placement.
DutchKincaid
I absolutely agree.
StankyPankySammich
I've had friends get denied by artists for hands and necks and faces because the artist made them go think about. They all said it's a --
DudePlayinADudeDisguisedAsAnotherDude
It’s common for tattoo artists to reject face and hand pieces.
alpacasaurusrex
Any artist worth their salt turns those down if they’re first/second tattoos. The one who take them aren’t quality/responsible artists.
StankyPankySammich
--changer. Even though tattoos are getting more accepted, the artist says it's still a pretty big statement for most people.
Granklone
My artist won't do hand tattoos at all.
DerRattenfngerVonHameln
Misread as "won't do tattoos at all" and thought what a hardcore artist.
NintendoSupport
I've seen an artist make a guy learn about cover-up and foundation makeup because he reeeeally wanted a face tattoo
HighlandPotatoe
I've seen 1 hand tattoo that was awesome, a few measurements on side of her finger, she's a seamstress.
FinrodFelagundPrinceoftheNoldor
Ha, a practical tattoo, as long as it doesn't distort too much.
alpacasaurusrex
I even got turned down on a small wrist tattoo until I told them it was for my mom. I still haven’t gotten it.
SpinsterTchotchkes
You didn't ask but I have a wrist tattoo! Super easy to cover with long sleeves or a thicker bracelet. I hope you get one if it still feels
SpinsterTchotchkes
Important to you.
alpacasaurusrex
I still am yes! I have my fitbit always on and when I get my Apple Watch it will cover it. But even when I’ve worked in doctors offices they
alpacasaurusrex
have been okay if it was small and socially acceptable.
imdealinglawaroundhere
I think tattoos are much more accepted than they once were. However, face and neck are still off limits if you want a job.
pocketcthulhu
I've got a huge binary tattoo on my neck, I dont cover it, but I work in IT. Half sleeve is also visible in work attire.
kgbofficer
Neck is getting there also (mostly depending on the specific tattoo).
katoninetales
also location! a small tattoo behind your ear or on the back of your neck is moe accepted than a full- throat piece.
duliji
I've actually seen quite many cashiers with face tattoos lately in Finland. I think people here tend to look more at the CV than appearance.
imsogurrightnow
They're probably not as strict when hiring cashiers as they are when hiring people for desk jobs.
aoimori
Store manager in West Virginia had multiple tattoos on his face. In an area where meth was a table condiment, but still.
MinisterKai
I dealt with a bank teller recently who had tattoos on her face, neck, and chest, all clearly visible.
buttbuttpartywagon
Noy quite true, my co worker had her fingers and hands done and her while neck was done up. And this was a gov't job too
sonic745
Rare.
threepeas
How about a small one behind the ear?
chickendogs
face tattoos are great for identifying people i don't want to ever talk to, though. so they serve a function at least
PmMeYourFavDinosaur
You're part of the problem.
DannyGreeneArtonIG
Life is challenging enough already. Lol
Individualsocksinthewashingmachine
Out of all the people I've met with face tattoos, the ones making a positive contribution to society is a small minority.
CotterPyke
well, i think of it as the person removing themselves from the job market at the very least so, there's that
HatsfordaEmprah
Face tattoo dude: 'Hey man you got the time?' Me: 'uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh'
imgursmyfirstluv
nostradumasss
Best comment I've seen in weeks...
lethaldoobie
especially when it says SWAG over the forehead.....
inkbladder
Confederate flags do that for me too
YeahButIThinkIAteIt
Companies hiring employees to interact with customers face to face all day are absolutely going to say 'No thanks' to those with face tats.
CotterPyke
as a bonus it virtually eliminates any chances of getting bogged down in a low paying job... or any job for that matter
ZaWithDude
Glad someone else said this. To me, it takes a certain type of person who would want those/get them. And most cases, that type of person is>
ZaWithDude
not someone who would be agreeable with me. Though I'll avoid half body covered as well, depending on what they end up being. 2/2
InaneOctopus
One of the sweetest, kindest men I know has face tattoos. And if thats enough to keep you away well, good, don't want you around anyway.
thorsflipflop
Agreed
MyNameIsDende
Ok Mike Tyson, you go now. And please don't K.O. me on your way out.
salev
Glad the feelings mutual
PmMeYourFavDinosaur
It's always weird finding those little areas where Imgur goes from forward thinking, welcoming and pleasant to being full of absolute shits.
dcs1326
I include facial piercings as well... imho, you were dumb enough to pierce your FACE, you're too dumb to talk to
drinkbeeranddie
This is just sad
Selerox
The exception being if that person is Māori/Polynesian. That's a whole other thing. >>
Leithoa
Yeah but their face tats look good. Some ones name in a shitty font on your neck does not. I don't care if it's your firstborn kids name.
Selerox
>> That being said, it doesn't discount the fact that they might *also* be a jerk though.
OutrageousHemmorhoid
Dunno, a lot of tribal leaders think you don’t need tattoos/moko to have the identity...
ArtieLangesNose
I have both sleeves done, chest, and back too but all can be covered for work. My boss had no idea until he saw me on off day but loved them
bearenthealmighty
Same, its great and lovely.
MechanicalOgre
My wife has a sleeve down one arm that goes over to her shoulder /upper chest , some work on the other, ankles and back. Nurse for 30 years.
spredator
Both sleeves here too. Boss knew I had tattoos after a year of work.
PuppaLu
I have both sleeves and I work in IT, since all my tattoos are animals and appropriate I can go to work in short sleeves, no one bats an eye
RottedOnion
Yeah most people don't care. I know my bosses wouldn't, but their bosses would so no sleeves for me
showdownsam78666
Same here. I work in food (catering/weddings) and I can still cover mine up even in tx heat. I call em forever no jobbers (face/neck/hands).
LauraXxexplorer
Same we had a company party at a water park and come to find most of my coworkers have full sleeves And no 1I work with thought I had any
tivvybrixx
Same covered on all the places i can cover plus these are mine for me i don't care if people see them.
dangershell
Accurate username
likeumreal
Still seems less about expression a more about attention. Would you be happy with showing your ink in an office enviro if allowed to?
ArtieLangesNose
Im happy displaying them wherever as long as its not a distraction or affecting my paycheck.
alongjacket
And there it is. Tattoos are not shameful. No more than at one the wall or the clothing we choose to wear. Depends on the person I suppose.
HeirElfSquire
Concur
KingDingus92
This
Duuuudewhy
One of my employees has his legs completely done, left arm, back and chest. After one year I I noticed, just because he lifted a pant leg
furriephillips
Dirty bastard.
DSledge
After they got to know you before seeing them? As in the loved them after they liked and got to know you?
JustHere2000
My English teacher has two full sleeves she covers with cardigans and sweaters throughout the school year.
Sugarcrotch
What kind of work do you do that let's you where clothes?
Allyouneedistodotheimportantthings
Life goals. When I started getting tattoos this was my goal.
MyNameIsNotJohn
Same nobody knows or needs to know I have tattoos. I feel like it's the best part.
ourloop
Same here. Lawyer, 6 years in the same company ... both sleeves and legs and no one knows.
hashomerachianochi
Ah yes, the Yakuza way
SparelyFunctional
I have my entire back filled. I like having them for myself, to share when I feel like it. Often, I forget they're there to be seen.
alongjacket
+1 for correct use of they're and there... Back to back ;)
SparelyFunctional
Cheers!
Sylphyyy
bruh pls, show, we wanna see.
ImAFoxButNotReally
There's a question I want to ask to people with big tattoos: don't you get tired of them? I want a little tattoo but since I change my 1/2
aoimori
I've never gotten tired of mine after many years, but I have sleepily tried to wash them off in the shower a few times.
ImAFoxButNotReally
mind all the time I don't want any permanent ink on my body. Plus I know you have to retouch the tattoos because they became blurry 2/2
engraced
It’s rare in modern times to have to have a well-done tattoo redone because of blurring.
MantisHunter
A good artist, good after-care and loads of sunscreen - my tattoos are still crisp and bright. Sun is the enemy to tattoos.
HusbandsBulge
Dito, have arms, legs and ass, but nothing seen in an office environment. I like having that to myself.
superschwick
You know I thought the ass tattoo would be more common given the inherent privacy of it... I guess butt buddies unite!
killbot9566
Well the ass must be for someone unless you have a pic of your ass just to look at
SomeCrazyNerd
For bae to lick.
Affray
HusbandsBulge
That would look kinda nice on the mantle...
lncorrectGrammerNazi
You don't?
Paithinzo
do you not?
SapphicCatgirl
@archer
supercalifrajelisticexpealidocious
out of curiosity, what do you have tattooed on your ass and why there??
Gremzilla
I hope it's Bender's head with a cigar. Just like Fry
HusbandsBulge
Haha, I actually have that Bender on my shoulder...
Affray
The secret to time travel.
DaveGrohlsBrokenLeg
I've got an ass tattoo, it says "your name". Steve-o had it and its only funny for the first couple of days
HusbandsBulge
But I still value mine, like a memory from my youth.
supercalifrajelisticexpealidocious
i remember that lol. did yours ever get infected or anything? or do you just forget it’s there?
DaveGrohlsBrokenLeg
I forget about it all the time, I only remember when anyone mentions tattoos
HusbandsBulge
Same here, the joke preceeds Steve-o by decades though. Got a big heart, with a decorative banner and stuff.
Lunazaak
What does one get tatted on their ass..?
TedTheMan
Pizza.
HusbandsBulge
As a 16yo, I thought that the heart with ”your name” would be funny for the rest of my life. Turns out it really was.
DannyGreeneArtonIG
Same.
hande
I got one sleeve done, started on leg and other shoulder. Plan is to get full body, but not on hands and up from neck so i can cover all.
ThatDirtyOldMan
I have one big tattoo on my left chest, both nips peirced and my wife has two leg "sleeves" and her back is done.
ThatDirtyOldMan
We work for the government and you'd never know...
Aurricislonely
Same here!
findtheotters
Same
tskman
I have all mine other than a wedding band (say what you want) under a normal tee and jeans. They are more for me than to be shown off.
spermy1
Mine are all on my forearms, was 18-19 at the time. Interviewed many times with those showing and eyebrow ring in. Never any issue but
spermy1
I was interviewing in a truck driving/ construction setting, excel in my field worth the paperwork to prove it. Ink doesn't matter, my
DeepBlueNothing
I agree, I have no tattoos but I work in the business world, things have changed but there's still people who will never hire someone with(1
zoezoebelle
Google hires people with tattoos, but they have to be talented. I'm guessing "intelligent with face tattoos" isn't a common demographic
Beezlebubble
I work in a semi casual business place and am allowed to show my half sleeves. On certain days my boss says the CEOs are here so she and I
Beezlebubble
both roll our sleeves back down. no big deal. My tattoos stop a bit above my wrist, easily covered with regular clothes.
anengineerandacat
Tattoos exposed just lead to questions, questions are bad for business. Simple as that.
disauraderlyninja
As the hiring manager, if you have a face tattoo I seriously question your judgment.
YeahButIThinkIAteIt
It is all about how it comes off to customers & clients. Some management might not personally care. But their potential customers do.
FlipTheBirdBeforeTheBirdFlipsYou
raging erections, not because of how they look but moreso because of how they make others feel in the workplace. Last thing you want is 2)
FlipTheBirdBeforeTheBirdFlipsYou
to have Jerry prepare the budget for you and as you reach out to grab it you've just gone to shake hands with a baby holding an apple.
DeepBlueNothing
obvious tattoos. Maybe someday but it's really setting a person up for an inability to be employable at many places.(2
frenchbook
Exactly how would you feel if your doctor had a face tatoo?
eatyourmeat
As long as the business leaders who make real money don't have tattoos, it's best not to if you want to be like them
DireSnails
True. I'd like to be more visibly decorated but I work in a white-collar office, it all has to be easily covered.
Chrispybobispy
Its not even the employer being judgmental of the tattoo its the fact that they went out of there way to become less employable
DrDarkwing
They're less employable because of employer prejudice not because their tattoos indicatw in any way their capability to perform the job.
leodavinci1
I'd say that people who get those kind of tats are basically telling the world they don't want to work, not because of prejudice.
DannyGreeneArtonIG
Agree
CotterPyke
Can i ask you something? I've got a business degree, so do you think a facial tattoo that says "SMASH THE STATE" would dim my job prospects?
rusrsdude
There are different kinds of tattoos. This example is one of those extreme cases.
BearToof
If you are applying for an anarchist, family owned grocer I’d say your chances are great!
magicrhombus
Any job that involves dealing with the public or clients it is pretty much a no go. Doesn't matter how progressive the employer is.
rusrsdude
But.. starbucks is a yes go. And they've serve the public. Or do you mean like government..? Or police? Idk what you mean by public.
atenaz713
Definitely this. A lot of employers might be ok with tattoos showing but they have to think of the clients/customers.
arpinas
My manager has both full sleeves & regularly deals with customers (in retail). Our uniform is short sleeve, so he can't cover them up.
frenchbook
Retail is different from negatiating business deals working for a fortune 500 company
Tyr13
Nah, there are exceptions. Mostly jobs that are hard to fill with qualified applicants. Nurses around here often tend to have tattoos.
magicrhombus
Sure, but the post I was replying to was specifically talking about the business world.
AaronPaulSturtevant
you should meet my cousin. has a "fuck you" on his neck (amongst others) and "misanthrope" tattooed on his cheek. hands are all covered too.
to4oo4
Seriously?
VirginSurgeon
He’s probably held in very high regard among the prison community
buttbuttpartywagon
They call him easy glide because they don't need any lube
VirginSurgeon
Username relevant?
ohwaitwassheagreatbigfatperson
Sounds classy.
extralargehobo
Pics please
khora
Fingers tattooed with P L A N and A H E A
Nullspeak
you dont need tats to say to people you're a misanthrope, for example me, tats-free and i fucking hate every human on earth except my bf
HoldThatTHOT
Had a guy apply at our store. We hire tattooed folks, but this guy had face tats. Just a star on his temple and writing across his nose 1/?
HoldThatTHOT
The bridge of his nose, he put in the app and the manager waited for him to leave before paper shredding it. Policy says no face, hand, 2/?
HoldThatTHOT
Or neck tattoos. We don't mess around because we have a lot of older customers and they won't deal with that
MerToo
if he *and* his tattooist can both spell "misanthrope", then, um, actually, and this is OOC for me, er...I might hire him...
Simgeek
If he is a misanthrope, I appreciate the psa
poorwhitetrash
Sounds like a winner.
AaronPaulSturtevant
sorry, it's "fuck off" on his neck. "fuck you" would be too rude, wouldn't it?
kopronym
Is that Queeblo!?
Sekai
Sounds like he would be perfect for telemarketing
CoffeeTrampTossBitch
I had an employee with "fuck" on her middle finger and I made her wear a bandaid lol
Fireguy97
Good for you. Real question: What was going through her mind during that decision making process?
CoffeeTrampTossBitch
Drugs, probably lol she isn't the brightest girl
Fireguy97
That's sad. She might have been, at one point.
CoffeeTrampTossBitch
Possibly :(
SunStriderTheGreat
Uncle has "bastard" on his chest, "fuck you" on both hands, and tears tattooed to his face. Scares my little cousins and myself tbh
idonthaveauser
And what does he do for a living? Probably doesn't involve people.
Verager
So... either he killed a guy or needs to really stay away from certain cities
iLikeHockey
Good for him for wearing a three syllable word
StealthyNinja7
Let me just google "misanthrope"... Great! Perfect for the head of HR position!
DrBruleSaysYes
knew a girl that had a globie (meth pipe) tattooed on her neck. nothing makes you more employable than straight up saying "I smoke meth."
lollipopPunch
bladderinfection
Step 1. Hire meth girl. Step 2. Steal from the company. Step 3. Assign blame and watch the fireworks.
pilomotor
The trick is to steal stuff that won't be missed quickly, and then when she fails to show up for work one day, "discover" everything's gone.
ArgJargon
Thanks Satan.
crashzealot
You’re welcome!
CotterPyke
nothing helps ones job prospects like a neck tattoo. The meth pipe motif is just a special touch to show employers you mean business.
TalosGuideUs
Thats methed up
alwaysupvotedachshunds
Brilliant
NinjaCongo
IMayOrMayNotHaveTroubleFindingAndOrChoosingAUsername
Is he good at bowling?
AaronPaulSturtevant
no idea. should he be?
IMayOrMayNotHaveTroubleFindingAndOrChoosingAUsername
It's just a joke ;-) In the game GTA(4?) a character repeatedly asks his cousin to go bowling. http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/lets-go-bowling
Affray
Cousin!
cangarejos
I have to STRONGLY disagree with all of you guys. I'm SVP of Human Resources for one of the biggest law firms in Europe and I can assure
cangarejos
you we had hired (and, most importantly, will continue to hire) people with tattoos all over. From our experience they are the more
cangarejos
willing individuals and perfectly execute the tasks assigned to them. From jumping in front of a truck to threatening a judge or even
cangarejos
say "my client is innocent because @cangarejos is making all this shit up ".
howwouldyoudescribeyourself
Eat shit
TheBeardedDragon
CoffeeTrampTossBitch
Gdammit Cangarejos!!
Affray
So it's like when a hockey team enlists a player based solely on their ability to knock heads together on the ice.
badClementine
My sister has mis-shaped stars on one side of her neck, and a playboy bunny silhouette on the other. She's super classy.
AaronPaulSturtevant
she on imgur?
GoldFrieza
ceramicpear
sherbetty
My cousin got the shocker hand gesture. Is a scumbag.
AaronPaulSturtevant
didn't know that had a name. TIL.
elementaryschoollibrarian
I have to go look that up, I'm old. Well now that's the perfect tatoo! Old folks won't understand, so maybe they would hire his tacky ass!
DannyGreeneArtonIG
Jesus.
aTripToSpace
This should be top comment on imgur. #1 boom straight to the top. Jesus is all you can ask for
JesusOnSpeed
I know, right?
AREALLTHEGOODNAMESTAKEN
Jesus are you alright? You seem a little off
FirstAidPoetry
They used way too big tattoo needles on Jesus.
NonreflectiveFrienderino
therealpopkiller
AaronPaulSturtevant
yeah, that would probably be the only guy who would hire him, if he ever loses his current job, during which he got most of the tats.
NinjaCongo
Jesus in San Diego? Has a landscaping business?
NamelessFacelessAverageJoe
Truly a miracle. The Jesus I know also owns a landscaping business. The spooky part is it’s in New York.
JamJamJamboreHE
heard he does superb work only he never casts the first stone when setting the walk way. Otherwise Great guy.
AaronPaulSturtevant
haha
MercilessLTD
I gotta ask.. what's his gainful employment? I'm blue collar so I cover mine.
AaronPaulSturtevant
blue collar too. got a nice gig at a rather large german car manufacturer. didn't have all those tats when he started though.
CotterPyke
did it take a lot of extra ink? For the blue collar
NinjaCongo
You should see his blue waffle
CotterPyke
i only ask because somebody mentioned "redneck" so i'm planning that for my first ink
MercilessLTD
Not too much because my long hair helps to cover my redneck.
CotterPyke
does he have "FUCK OFF" on the fingers? Thats where i'm planning to start then see how it goes
AaronPaulSturtevant
nah. fingers aren't done, i think.
MerToo
you have to cut a finger off or get an exclamation mark
ThrowawayUsername121
Or a middle finger emoji
Affray
And have "fuck" tattooed on the emoji's finger as well.
MerToo
Oooh, classy, I hadn't thought of that! Now how do I glue this finger back on?
ThrowawayUsername121
You could just tattoo your finger on your palm..