[Gay State Conservative]

For years I was responsible for,among other things,hiring non-professional staff (IOW not physicians or nurses) in a large,"front line",department of a major hospital.Our hospital had,as it's "customer base",people from the inner city,from the prosperous suburbs and even Saudi royalty (it's a very famous hospital).

When hiring one thing that always ruled a candidate out for me was a tattoo that would be visible in scrubs or in business attire.It wasn't official hospital policy but it was *my* policy.We had a serious mission to accomplish and a strong reputation to protect.

Yes,I know I'll get slammed for this...

[independentmind]

I used to work for a firm that had a similar policy.

Some of the women had tattoos in places that were only visible when they wore dresses or skirts. They were told in no uncertain terms to always keep them covered when at work.

It really depends on the field you are in AND the level you are working at. What might be tolerated for a clerical person would not be for someone in a professional or managerial role.

[5th MEB]

Why should you get slammed; you were doing your job to protect your organizations reputation and good name!