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While more than 14.5 million Americans are out of work, tattoos are becoming less of an obstacle to finding employment, according to a Challenger Gray Christmas report released earlier this week.
From Otzi the Iceman to Angelina Jolie, humans have tattooed themselves for centuries as a form of healing, self-expression, remembrance and even advertising . They’ve also been affiliated with criminals and gang affiliation, making it difficult for those with stamped skin to find jobs in the past.
It depends heavily on the type of tattoo. Few would object to a woman with a small butterfly on her right arm. But gang related, obscene or violent tattoos are another story. So is someone who is tattooed almost from head to toe. With young people today it seems you stand out if you don't have one.
I think it'll be a long time before people with head-to-toe tats can easily get employed, but at least we're headed in the right direction.
And what fun it will be 20-30 years from now sitting in an office full of middle-aged out-of-shape "tatters" (or whatever you call them) whose previously resplendent colorations have faded and stretched beyond recognition. Oh and if they have those big old earlobe piercings too, I can just see those things hanging down and touching their shoulder blades like Dumbo flappers.
I think it'll be a long time before people with head-to-toe tats can easily get employed, but at least we're headed in the right direction.
Usually, people with head to toe tattoos have careers and jobs.... they aren't out trying to get a job at an office or anything. The guy who owns the tattoo shop I used to go to was pretty much tattooed from ears to feet and he made a pretty good living being a small business owner.
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And what fun it will be 20-30 years from now sitting in an office full of middle-aged out-of-shape "tatters" (or whatever you call them) whose previously resplendent colorations have faded and stretched beyond recognition. Oh and if they have those big old earlobe piercings too, I can just see those things hanging down and touching their shoulder blades like Dumbo flappers.
I'd think that would be the individuals fault... with higher quality inks and better artists being used, the tattoos will hold up a lot better than in generations past. Along with those 'tatters' (or 'tattooed people' as we prefer) there will also be a whole lot of leathery faced men and women who spent a little too much time in the sun or tanning bed.
I know which one I prefer
And earlobes are easily fixed. Mine were stretched to nearly 3/4 of an inch at one point and they shrunk up nicely without any problems.
And earlobes are easily fixed. Mine were stretched to nearly 3/4 of an inch at one point and they shrunk up nicely without any problems.
But you're still probably young - didn't you know that, far from "shrinking", earlobes get longer the older one gets?
Each to his own but since the topic was employment I'd hate to see a day come when not hiring someone because they were chockablock with tattoos would lead to a discrimination suit. People can do what they want with their bodies but, as an employer, I reserve the right to not hire someone who's a walking mural if I feel that image doesn't fit in with my business. One of my current employees was talking about getting a ring in her nose and I was perfectly honest in telling her that if she came in with a ring through her nose like a bull in the pasture, she wouldn't be able to work until she removed it...
i once worked at a grocery store. There was a girl who was a front end manager (a ful time position with benefits) that aksed the store manger if she could get a nose ring and wear it at work. He said that would be fine wiht him. Then a few days later the DM came in and wasn't happy and told her not to wear it at work again.
She got mad and turned in her notice. She said it wasn't fair because the store manager was her boss and he said it was OK. I guess she didn't know the DM (who had once been the store manager and still kept an eye on things) was also her boss.
But you're still probably young - didn't you know that, far from "shrinking", earlobes get longer the older one gets?
Each to his own but since the topic was employment I'd hate to see a day come when not hiring someone because they were chockablock with tattoos would lead to a discrimination suit. People can do what they want with their bodies but, as an employer, I reserve the right to not hire someone who's a walking mural if I feel that image doesn't fit in with my business. One of my current employees was talking about getting a ring in her nose and I was perfectly honest in telling her that if she came in with a ring through her nose like a bull in the pasture, she wouldn't be able to work until she removed it...
Of course, but it's a very easy outpatient procedure to get them surgically fixed. I've known people in the past who have gotten it done. Personally, I find a stretched lobe better than 'cheesecutter' lobes that people get when they wear normal earrings. Yick.
I actually had my septum pierced at one time (as did my sister) and you can actually flip it up into your nose and hide it. I had mine for almost 3 years and worked in a fairly conservative office for 8 months of those 3 years and not one person knew I had it pierced And yes, they would have fired me immediately if they found out.
It’s really interesting that I have been observing different blogs for a while now, you have employers stating, that tattoos might not be the look they want to represent for there company, however people with tattoos can gladly make a purchase to support your company. If your going to be bias based on appearance, then it should be a sign on your door that states , if you don’t look a certain way , your business is not wanted because that’s not what my company represents. If you’re going to use the excuse of perception then go all the way and use it in its entirety. The government makes laws at a convenience to them... We are far away from ignorance; it’s just ironic some people with body art are more of an asset to a company than someone with none. But keep perceiving I’m sure your company is one that’s not doing so well.
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