Discussions About Being Bald > Tattoos and Piercings
Question for my Sly Brothers?????
Alexander215:
--- Quote from: Mikekoz13 on September 01, 2008, 03:39:26 PM ---
--- Quote from: shdwwlk on September 01, 2008, 01:29:17 PM ---Eff everyone else, if you don't know them then they shouldn't mean anything to ya.
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This is all well and good except that the real world doesn't necessarily work like that. Tattoos still have a stigma to a lot of people. If you're trying to get a job and the guy interviewing you doesn't like tattoos, he doesn't have to say anything about them BUT you may not get the job.
When I was younger trhe whole "eff 'em" attitude was supreme in my life but with a little age comes wisdom.
Oh yeah......I have a half sleeve (that sticks well out of the shirts i wear) and another tattoo on my opposite shoulder. I choose to have them BUT I realize they are not for everybody.....
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What I meant was people reactions on the street. Professional life is different, when I'm at work all my piercings are out, tattoo's covered, beard trimmed,, pressed pants neat suit and tie. But on the street, who cares what people think? I keep my work and home life separate and I think it should be so unless it's a more relaxed atmosphere.
xnewyawka:
--- Quote from: shdwwlk on November 15, 2008, 05:14:17 PM ---
--- Quote from: Mikekoz13 on September 01, 2008, 03:39:26 PM ---
--- Quote from: shdwwlk on September 01, 2008, 01:29:17 PM ---Eff everyone else, if you don't know them then they shouldn't mean anything to ya.
--- End quote ---
This is all well and good except that the real world doesn't necessarily work like that. Tattoos still have a stigma to a lot of people. If you're trying to get a job and the guy interviewing you doesn't like tattoos, he doesn't have to say anything about them BUT you may not get the job.
When I was younger trhe whole "eff 'em" attitude was supreme in my life but with a little age comes wisdom.
Oh yeah......I have a half sleeve (that sticks well out of the shirts i wear) and another tattoo on my opposite shoulder. I choose to have them BUT I realize they are not for everybody.....
--- End quote ---
What I meant was people reactions on the street. Professional life is different, when I'm at work all my piercings are out, tattoo's covered, beard trimmed,, pressed pants neat suit and tie. But on the street, who cares what people think? I keep my work and home life separate and I think it should be so unless it's a more relaxed atmosphere.
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As a tattoo fan and inked myself, both of you make valid points. O0
The Scottish Ambassador:
I have a full sleeve tribal, large tat on other upper arm, one on each leg, and large cross on my back. Yes I do get looks, but I dont care. All of them I cover for work. I usually take my ear ring out at work too. Not a work rule, just what makes me comfortable.
But when I am out on my own time.......
......if ya dont like em, dont look at em!!!!!
Cheers
Steve
PE#1:
I only have one. Very small. My son's birth date on my upper right shoulder.
I'm really not into tats but definitely don't judge others that have them. No matter how many they have. I have to admit though that I am at fault sometimes like Schro mentioned about wondering wft some people were thinking. Especially when they have one on their face or all up their necks. Then again it is their body and their choice.
But like some others have said about employment, people have to consider the possibility of not getting hired due to tats. You may think they're fine and think people shouldn't judge no matter what. But there are other view points out there no matter how much you may not agree. There always will be too. Those "other" view points are what employers are considering when hiring employees. Especially if their employee is going to be dealing with the public.
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