Has getting visible tattoos changed your ability to get the job you always wanted?

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24 d

Just out of a point, but my profession encourages expression AND professionalism

Answer 1

mortonc57

Xper 6

I don't know if it's a job I always wanted, but on the weekends I got a valet job at a nice hotel downtown. They gave me a Polo shirt to wear, but I could wear jeans.
The short sleeves went about halfway down my arm, which meant that 1/2 of my bunny tattoos were visible.
I'm paired with another guys who is showing me the ropes, and things seem to be going well. He makes no mention of my tattoos. Then I'm greeting and driving in no time.

We are hanging out waiting for the unpark to occur, when my manager (she) comes up to me and points at my tattoos and says 'what's up with that?'
I didn't say anything... I'm like WTF
She then says cover them up for tomorrow (sat) or don't bother showing up.

I didn't return.

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23 d
Good for you 😂

Answer 2

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Good for you 😂

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jgokgotit | 128 opinions shared on Education & Career topic.

Yoda

There are some parts of the medical field you cannot work in if you have tattoos because of the risk of harm to patients if you get cut and some of the tattoo ink transfers to them. Those are very few and outside of them I do not see an issue with tattoos.

Answer 4

Anonymous

Depends on the field. Doctors & other hands on medical providers (e. g. paramedics) here are generally not allowed to have tattoos (or must wear long sleeves) due to the Hepatitis and/or HIV/AIDs risk of "dirty needles" during tattooing and the potential risk of contaminating/infecting patients. It's that simple.

Not only that but it doesn't look professional by any stretch. As for your comment about west coast doctors having ink some of the worst doctors I've ever encountered - including one whose incompetence nearly killed my niece - are from the west coast. Cereal box doctors.

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24 d
Not argumentative, but curious. How do tattoos equate negligence or unprofessionalism?
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24 d
How can they not be? Tattoos originated in gangs & the like. Nowadays they're predominantly used by people who have low self-esteem and want to be different (when a few thousand get the same tattoo yearly). Or it's a "thumb" at authority.
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23 d
Actually per the most recent origination research I have done, it dated back well before gangs and all that. Originally it was used by tribes and had internal meaning to them and their region. Gangs use it for membership but it's not the original purpose. To clarify my point, I do not object to your opinion, and respect it fully. I reject the thought of the origination and low self-esteem, as I have a completely different experience. While there are people with low self esteem that have tattoos, there are overwhelmingly more people with low self-esteem without tattoos. One is not symptomatic of the other. I digress though, as the original question is whether they keep you from a job. I appreciate your comments, as it does add value to the overall thought of Why the prejudice on having tattoos.

Answer 5

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Not argumentative, but curious. How do tattoos equate negligence or unprofessionalism?

Answer 6

Opinion Owner

How can they not be? Tattoos originated in gangs & the like. Nowadays they're predominantly used by people who have low self-esteem and want to be different (when a few thousand get the same tattoo yearly). Or it's a "thumb" at authority.

Answer 7

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Actually per the most recent origination research I have done, it dated back well before gangs and all that. Originally it was used by tribes and had internal meaning to them and their region. Gangs use it for membership but it's not the original purpose. To clarify my point, I do not object to your opinion, and respect it fully. I reject the thought of the origination and low self-esteem, as I have a completely different experience. While there are people with low self esteem that have tattoos, there are overwhelmingly more people with low self-esteem without tattoos. One is not symptomatic of the other. I digress though, as the original question is whether they keep you from a job. I appreciate your comments, as it does add value to the overall thought of Why the prejudice on having tattoos.

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Secret6620 | 613 opinions shared on Education & Career topic.

Master

I don't have any tattoos. I have worked with many people who do and depending on the job and size and placement of the tattoo, it will definitely have some sort of impact. I was in the Marine Corps. Certain ink would get you disqualified so that your couldn't even enlist to serve. And you can get in trouble if you get a tattoo that's out of regulations after you've been enlisted. So it definitely depends.

Good question!

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23 d
I think you got the depth of my question. I am changing careers and my new career is very heavily inked were before it was "nothing visible". I've always wanted more tattoos that were meaningful to me, but always held back because of it.
Secret6620

23 d
Just be mindful and do your research on the rules and regulations before making final decisions. You'll be fine! Happy New Years!
Secret6620

21 d
YAY! Thank you for most helpful girl 👏

Answer 9

Asker

I think you got the depth of my question. I am changing careers and my new career is very heavily inked were before it was "nothing visible". I've always wanted more tattoos that were meaningful to me, but always held back because of it.

Answer 10

Secret6620

Just be mindful and do your research on the rules and regulations before making final decisions. You'll be fine! Happy New Years!

Answer 11

Secret6620

YAY! Thank you for most helpful girl 👏

Answer 12

sheikalana | 52 opinions shared on Education & Career topic.

Yoda

Don't have any tattoos but in my company is strictly prohibited to have tattoos even if they're hidden.

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24 d
Interestingly, it seems like east coast and west differ in that. West coast, even doctors have ink here
sheikalana

24 d
It also depends on each country's beliefs/religion.

Answer 13

Asker

Interestingly, it seems like east coast and west differ in that. West coast, even doctors have ink here

Answer 14

sheikalana

It also depends on each country's beliefs/religion.

Answer 15

DizzyDesii | 407 opinions shared on Education & Career topic.

Master

They can easily be covered by makeup and long sleeves. But i’d never get a tat

Answer 16

iFarted | 235 opinions shared on Education & Career topic.

Guru

Not at all! I'm in a profession where having tattoos is more accepted and people feel more comfortable around you than if you didn't have any and were super clean cut.
No, I am not a criminal.

Answer 17

bulletbob555

Explorer

In some places of employment people with tatoos are not hired or not allowed to be seen by the public. Some professions it makes no difference at all

Answer 18

TacosRAwesome | 379 opinions shared on Education & Career topic.

Master

Depends on the industry. I work with the government and half my co-workers have various levels of tattoos and no one bats an eye.

Answer 19

Liam_Hayden

Guru

I don't have any, but my observation is that in certain professions no one cares and in others it will nd a career before it begins.

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24 d
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Liam_Hayden

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Answer 21

Ruenella_

Xper 5

No, I don't have any tattoos. They're embarrassing and an eyesore.

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24 d
I can respect that

Answer 22

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I can respect that

Answer 23

Agape93 | 368 opinions shared on Education & Career topic.

Master

Nope

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