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Tattoos lessen likelihood of landing a job
Chicago Tribune ^ | July 30, 2007 | Patricia Kitchen

Posted on 07/31/2007 7:00:04 AM PDT by Daffynition

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1 posted on 07/31/2007 7:00:07 AM PDT by Daffynition
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To: Daffynition

Let the fun begin.


2 posted on 07/31/2007 7:09:40 AM PDT by Shyla
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To: Daffynition

So much for tattooing my resume on my body.


3 posted on 07/31/2007 7:11:22 AM PDT by Man50D (Fair Tax, you earn it, you keep it!)
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To: Daffynition
From the article...Others agree. Of 468 employees who responded to Vault's 2007 tattoo and body-piercing survey, 85 percent said, yes, such body decorations impede a candidate's chance of getting the job, a big jump up from the 19 percent who said that in the 2001 survey.

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.

4 posted on 07/31/2007 7:11:34 AM PDT by pgkdan (Tolerance is the virtue of the man without convictions - G.K. Chesterton)
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A new survey shows that employees are getting the message that plenty of bosses find visible tattoos or body piercings objectionable in the workplace.

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.


5 posted on 07/31/2007 7:12:29 AM PDT by Clam Digger
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To: Shyla
Maybe there will be lots ofpictures.


6 posted on 07/31/2007 7:14:11 AM PDT by Daffynition (The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.)
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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.


7 posted on 07/31/2007 7:14:33 AM PDT by coop71 (Being a redhead means never having to say you're sorry...)
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To: Daffynition

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.


8 posted on 07/31/2007 7:15:14 AM PDT by blam (Secure the border and enforce the law)
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Hey, Trievers, Fletch is closing in on his latest stalking victim — do you miss his attentions?


9 posted on 07/31/2007 7:19:51 AM PDT by ffenkle
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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.


10 posted on 07/31/2007 7:20:13 AM PDT by Daffynition (The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.)
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To: blam

I see so many kids today with really well designed tattoos, but wonder if they understand the long term consequences.


11 posted on 07/31/2007 7:22:17 AM PDT by Daffynition (The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.)
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The Jews are right on tattoos. Absolutely disgusting.

Nevertheless, having one is a guarantee of a job...making mocha lattes.

12 posted on 07/31/2007 7:24:25 AM PDT by Clemenza (Rudy Giuliani, like Pesto and Seattle, belongs in the scrap heap of '90s Culture)
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"I see so many kids today with really well designed tattoos, but wonder if they understand the long term consequences."

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!!!

13 posted on 07/31/2007 7:35:22 AM PDT by blam (Secure the border and enforce the law)
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To: Daffynition
Let’s not be to hasty..those butterfly tattoos on the right.. um.. employee can be excused...LOL
14 posted on 07/31/2007 7:37:21 AM PDT by conservativehusker (GO BIG RED!!!!)
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15 posted on 07/31/2007 7:42:51 AM PDT by CarrotAndStick (The articles posted by me needn't necessarily reflect my opinion.)
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To: Clemenza
Nevertheless, having one is a guarantee of a job...making mocha lattes.

Unless you happen to be friends with Duff from Charm City Cakes. Then you too can be on the Food Network.

16 posted on 07/31/2007 8:04:53 AM PDT by cuz_it_aint_their_money (Fred Thompson & Duncan Hunter in '08)
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“None visible in standard business attire.”

I think that’s the key aspect to most employers.


17 posted on 07/31/2007 8:07:33 AM PDT by riverdawg
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To: Daffynition

I heard that guys with neck tattoos get laid a bunch.


18 posted on 07/31/2007 8:09:18 AM PDT by CholeraJoe (WARNING: Dangerous to pregnant women and small children. May burst into flames at any time.)
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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.


19 posted on 07/31/2007 8:17:15 AM PDT by Hawthorn (duncanforprez + fredforveep = Hunter Thompson!)
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To: blam
Applause from here!


20 posted on 07/31/2007 8:25:43 AM PDT by Daffynition (The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.)
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