Tattoos, visible piercings could affect appearance-related job opportunities

UTC Echo ^ | 3/30/06 | Joey Von Haeger

[RedStateRocker]

That would not be a good idea.

I have a tatoo.
I give blood. If you don't want my o neg because it might be contaminated (it ain't) then you can bleed out and die for all I care, Darwin will not be denied.

[Mears]

Do you hire drinkers? Just curious.

[mysterio]

Smokers need not apply either.

I hope that's a joke.

[cspackler]

Of course there are no absolutes, but first impressions are hard to get over. My favorite was a guy who interviewed for a programming spot. He actually came in for the interview with a rod thru his tongue. I couldn't understand a word the idiot was trying to say. I just cut it short and sent him on his way, I don't have the time to waste.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

I also know some folks who have tattoos and piercings that could put those "presentable" employees to shame both in their professional conduct AND their personal integrity.

Where were they employed? At a tattoo shop? That's virtually the only place where they can get employment at. Even McDonald's won't hire kids looking like an Etch-A-Sketch.

[Politicalmom]

Or "Men and women are different".

[SuziQ]

However, students are urged to know that career options might become limited because of many visible tattoos or piercings.

Well, DUUHH!

[presidio9]

When will some in this world ever learn that it isn't what is on the outside that matters, but what is on the inside?

[southernnorthcarolina]

It is important to realize that getting a tattoo is permanent and can hinder one from doing some of the things they might want to, like getting a job.

May I just add to that: Duh.

Call me old-fashined. God knows, I've been called worse. But I'd never, under any circumstances, hire anyone who's into self-mutilation.

[presidio9]

Sorry libertines! Don't expect me to hire you and "accomodate" your lifestyle/appearance!

Quit harshing man.

[claudiustg]

---I also know some folks who have tattoos and piercings that could put those "presentable" employees to shame both in their professional conduct AND their personal integrity.---

Good! We'll give you first crack at them then. For that matter you can have second, third and last crack at them as well.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

The exception to that, for me is girls with a tongue peircing...

Yeah, you know what they say about that? That girls with tongue piercings.....

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[quantim]

If someone came to interview with me with several piercings and visible tattoos

I get them all the time.  They seem always to have an entitlement mentality.  Also amazing is how many of them ask to 'borrow' a pen.  Needless to say, their apps are in the garbage, unread, before they hit the front door.

[Chena]

I personally can't look at someone who has piercings in their nose or face. It gives me the shivers. I certainly would never do business with them. I remember years ago Dr. Laura had a girl on her show who couldn't get a job because of her outlandish appearance. She was crying tears of rage and frustration, and viewed it as discrimination. Dr. Laura read her the riot act - you can dress however you want, but people are going to judge you by how you look. The girl just didn't get it.

I can understand someone not liking piercings or tattoos. What I cannot understand is someone refusing to do business with someone because of it. Amazing. I wonder how many people who feel this way also claim to be Christians?

[eddie willers]

I can't figure out the doctor on "Lost" and his tattoos.

[RavenATB]

"I refuse to hire those mutants.

Smokers need not apply either."

To a point, I agree. I tend to respect people less when I see that they have a tattoo, unless it's one of those tiny "hidden" tattoos. The symbology of a tattoo is much different for me than I guess it is for the one wearing it.

As for piercings, anything beyond the traditional ear lobe piercing (women only) and my opinion of that person's professional potential goes is decreased.

I would never consider anyone as a serious candidate for a professional position if I knew of any "tribal" piercings.

[presidio9]

Depends on the business. That decision is best left to the employer.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

"Where do I find Human Resources and apply for the Customer Service opening?"

[JCEccles]

Tattoos are the ebonics of the skin, a sort of silent visual flatulence.

They scream, "I'm impulsive and I don't think things through, and I want to announce that fact to the world for the rest of my life."

I think the choice is easy. Just don't get them if you are unwilling to put up with rejection.

[ChuteTheMall GawdSortaMount]

If you choose to hire someone who chooses to make a spectacle of himself, it reflects upon your judgement as well. Better to hire a naturally ugly person than a self-mutilated exhibitionist.

Unless you are hiring bouncers for a biker bar, then it's fine.