Makes smart business sense. I sure don't want to spend my money some place where they hire someone stupid enough to get a neck tat.
OTOH, I find Kat Von D kinda hot.
Posted on 07/31/2007 7:00:04 AM PDT by Daffynition
MELVILLE, N.Y.
Got a tattoo? It could interfere with getting a job.
A new survey shows that employees are getting the message that plenty of bosses find visible tattoos or body piercings objectionable in the workplace.
"Some would argue that they are a legitimate form of self expression and shouldn't be regulated by an employer," said Mark Oldman, co-founder of career site Vault.com, which conducted the survey.
"But, like it or not, many employers feel that flagrant tattoos detract from one's professional appearance. While they may be less unsavory now, they still can carry a counterculture, Hells Angels flavor, especially the more angry-looking tattoos."
(Excerpt) Read more at chicagotribune.com ...
Let the fun begin.
So much for tattooing my resume on my body.
Sounds like a whole lot of folks have been introduced to the real world since 2001!
I saw a kid yesterday...actually he was probably in his mid 20's...with huge flames tattooed on the back of his neck that wrap around to his face! It's going to be real hard for him to cover that body 'art' when he applies for a job. I won't even consider hiring anyone with visible tattoes or body piercings. It shows a contempt for decent society and an appalling lack of good judgement. Two qualities that I try not to invite into my office.
Makes smart business sense. I sure don't want to spend my money some place where they hire someone stupid enough to get a neck tat.
OTOH, I find Kat Von D kinda hot.
Hmmmm. My husband is a vice president at a Fortune 20 company - at age 36. Last count he has 13 tattoos. None visible in standard business attire, but the higher ups have known he has a bunch for a long time. At his previous job, his boss knew of his tattoos (and a tongue piercing he’s since removed at my request) prior to hiring him.
I hired hundreds of people. Not one had a tattoo, stud or even a ‘small golden earring’ in their ear. One put an earring in his ear after he was hired but, I soon got rid of him.
Hey, Trievers, Fletch is closing in on his latest stalking victim — do you miss his attentions?
I would think the business owner has every right to protect their “image” ... whatever it might be. And if tats can’t be covered, then there are consequences. That’s life.
I see so many kids today with really well designed tattoos, but wonder if they understand the long term consequences.
Nevertheless, having one is a guarantee of a job...making mocha lattes.
Nope. They don't.
Last year, I called Sears to come clean my carpets. Two guys came to my gate in a clean looking Sears truck and I went to open the gate...when I looked at the two guys I thought I was looking at a Bob Marley album cover. They had 'dreadlocks' and their pants were hanging down with their butts showing. My dogs were barking like crazy, lol. One guy said we're not coming in unless you tie up the dogs...I said see ya. They left.
Sears called a little while later and complained about my dogs and that they wouldn't be able to clean my carpets. I said it's just as well because the guys you sent wouldn't be allowed in my house anyway and regret that now they even know where I live.
We don't have to support this BS!!!
Unless you happen to be friends with Duff from Charm City Cakes. Then you too can be on the Food Network.
“None visible in standard business attire.”
I think that’s the key aspect to most employers.
I heard that guys with neck tattoos get laid a bunch.
It would be interesting to know what percentage of convicted murderers and rapists have tatoos. My guess is that the number would be above ninety per cent.
Hands down ...that bets my jpeg! LOL
I agree. But for many, just the fact that someone has a tattoo, visible or not, makes them a dirtbag or an unproductive member of society.
Yeah - like this.
That is frightening beyond belief.
Yeah, I probably should have put a warning label next to the link, especially so close to lunch time.
bttt
It shows a contempt for decent society and an appalling lack of good judgement. Two qualities that I try not to invite into my office.
That pretty much describes me.
Most of those people would not ever hold a desk job anyway - they seem to be mainly art school refugees.
Whats going on here FReepers?
The last tatt thread I saw had tons of angry retorts from the pro-tattoo and anti-tatto crowds.
Let me see if I can do my part to jump start this thread:
There. That ought to do it.
cool, that makes me “a dirtbag or an unproductive member of society” i’ll make sure to tell the IRS so i won’t have to pay taxes anymore.
do i get bonus points for having a dozen tattoos and 5 piercings?
it took that long for that word to come up?
are people becomming more accepting lately?
This is quite creative.....
That’s disgusting. And I imagine every decade she gets older will make it about twice as disgusting. I hope she has some talent such that she doesn’t need a regular job.
ROFL!
Wait...that you think people with tats are dirtbags, or that you are a dirtbag/unproductive member of society by virtue of having a tattoo/tattoos? ;)
I love it, but I can’t use it anywhere without catching MAJOR grief!
No. I think its because there is nobody left.....
You get points for tattoos, based on size/location. Double points for any piercings that aren’t in your ears.
The IRS will be THRILLED you thought of them! Since you’ll be an unproductive citizen, you will need to register as a Democrat.
Nothing new there
I wanted a certain tat once. I went to check on it. Dang it was expensive. Tats are very expensive.
I would have to be more productive so that I could afford to be unproductive.
do i get extra points for gauged earrings? my lobes are 6ga.
what about my industrial?
tats are prolly nominal for points. i’m wearing a polo and slacks right now, you can just see the edges of my arm tats peaking under the sleeve, and the edge of my chest tat near the collar.
Yup. LOL...pretty much.
LOL!
Right now, my entire troupe of 10+ has or is getting their belly button’s pierced. We are talking everywhere from age 18 to about 65 (we’re talking her into it).
Two already have the lotus tat on my back....my intention is to keep adding to it each year so it goes up my back and wraps around my waist-— so I’ll have the most colorful skin in the nursing home :)
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