A person with tattos you hire yes or no

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   Lgaliposted 14 years ago

   I think people with tattos find sometime hard

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      JamaGeneeposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Depends on where the tattoos are, how big, and if this person will be dealing directly with customers.

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      MissJamieDposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I have a couple of tattoos, one is a black panther on my forearm. I was 18 when I got it, now I regret it but can't do anything about it. I am a caring, sweet person and prefer office jobs. I haven't ran into problems with it yet but I also wear long sleeves most of the time. Living in Minnesota there's not much time to wear revealing clothing due to the weather.

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         Lgaliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         why society so har for people with tattoes

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   frogdroppingposted 14 years ago

   Well Lgali...if they're along the middle of their forehead...

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      Lgaliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      or anywhere where we can see

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   badcompany99posted 14 years ago

   Wear a long shirt, works for me : )

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      Lgaliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      how about long pants

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      Everyday Miraclesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      A story about that...
      
      My husband is a golf professional. He knew someone from golf school (I think?) who had a beautiful tattoo of a dragon that went up his back and down one of his arms. He wore long sleeves most of the time to cover the tattoo.
      
      Once, he met someone who wanted to offer him a job. The offerer invited the man out for a game of golf, and when the tattooed golf professional went to play, his tattoo was seen in the locker room at the club. He didn't get the job.
      
      In the summer, golf professionals are expected to wear short sleeved shirts. He lost the job because of his tattoos.
      
      DH is a professional, generally working in management, though right now in sales. It is always best not to have tattoos or facial piercings if you're going to be presenting yourself to the public. I took my nose piercing out years ago because of this.
      
      ETA: No, not always. *Usually*.

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   badcompany99posted 14 years ago

   Or wear a short skirt, that works better : )

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      Lgaliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      how about no skirt

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         GeneriqueMediaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         See, now you're just catering to the male population with over zealous nudity. ;P

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         badcompany99posted 14 years agoin reply to this

         When can you start lol

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            Lgaliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            I already started u miss me LOL

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               badcompany99posted 14 years agoin reply to this

               Every second : )

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   GeneriqueMediaposted 14 years ago

   Haha badcompany...
   
   My tattoos, when I get them, will be small and barely noticeable.

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      badcompany99posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Joking aside I have 5, two on each arm and one on my shoulder and I wish I hadnt got them. Twas a teenage deckhand at the time trying to impress a fair wench.

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         GeneriqueMediaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Neat. ;D Great way to stay in character. =P
         
         Mine, yet again...will say "Made in China" on my left wrist and "Assembled in Mexico" on my right.
         
         G|M

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   brad4lposted 14 years ago

   I think an individuals actual qualifications are almost always much more important than their physical appearances. So, I would judge someone on how well they fit the job, rather than whether or not they have a tattoo on their arm.

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      J. Kummposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      It would be nice if it worked that way, but it doesn't. I would hire anyone with tats if they were qualified and gave a good interview.

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         brad4lposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         I think, with the exception of face tattoos, it does work like that more often than not.
         
         Perhaps there is still more prejudice in some of the professions that Ralph Deeds mentioned, but in technical and industrial fields, the qualifications and abilities of the individual usually are more important than the fact that they have a visible tattoo.
         
         I have known a lot of successful professionals that have visible tattoos. I remember I sold a car once to this guy that was covered in tattoos. He had tattoos on his arms and his neck and turned out to be a software developer at a major computer hardware manufacturer.

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            Lgaliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            you are right face tattoos are bad
            I think any tattoos on visible part are bad..

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               Maddie Ruudposted 14 years agoin reply to this

               Doesn't that defeat the purpose?
               
               My tattoos are in places that are easily covered: two around my left ankle, one on the back of my neck (a Norse rune that's fairly small, and hidden when I wear my hair down).  But that didn't factor into my decision, and I've never conciously had to cover them.
               
               My tattoos are part of me.  I'm not ashamed of myself.

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                  agvulpesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                  I'm not ashamed to admit that I have admired a nice tattoo on a ladies ankle. If it's tastefully done I don't see any problem.
                  Also many sportspeople are having them done in honour of winning premierships or such.

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                     Eaglekiwiposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                     Guess at the end of the day ,it really depends on what the tattoo's looks like ,and really if the person hiring is ok with it or not
                     
                     Personally I have this strong urge to get one now thats says
                     "Hire Me" lol

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                        agvulpesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                        Then what happens when you get a job ?

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                           Eaglekiwiposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                           After I get the job, delete the Hire ,and add 'All About'(lol)

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                  oxymoronposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                  It's so simple that you should think a lot before going for having a tattoo

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   Lgaliposted 14 years ago

   I find our society does not like much

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      GeneriqueMediaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Meh, some people are closed minded. "OMG! They've a tattoo! They must be in one of them tharr biker gangs! Or they musta got it in jail over some pruno!"
      
      B.S.
      
      Individuality is key, and as long as it's not obscene...
      
      G|M

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         Lgaliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         that is good
         Individuality is key

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         Lgaliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         small is good

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   Uninvited Writerposted 14 years ago

   Well, in North America tattoos are quite common and people do get hired. Most do cover them at work though.

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      Lgaliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I find percenatge is very very low

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   badcompany99posted 14 years ago

   If I could go back I would get 1 tattoo and that would be the Chinese symbol for good luck on my wrist.

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      Lgaliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      if you work for chinese company

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      GeneriqueMediaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Do Chinese people get badly worded English on their arms? ;D

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         badcompany99posted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Cute lol !

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    Anna Marie Bowmanposted 14 years ago

    I do not see a problem with tattoos.  As long as they are qualified for the job, and they can be mostly covered, it really shouldn't matter. 
    
    I have two tattoos on my back, that are not very small.  Of course, when I'm at work, no one can see them, because I have to wear a polo shirt.

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    Eaglekiwiposted 14 years ago

    Reminds me of when I was asked to remove studs from my ears as a young student years ( in the 70's)
    
    Do they effect the way I work?
    No
    Is policy law?
    No
    
    Are we overly concerned about appearances , my opinion
    Yes
    
    Think about this , do you remember good service or bad service?
    or how the person looked?
    
    The only stipulation I would insist on is hygiene, all the other gobbly gook is fluff.
    
    By the way pants down to ya a** or any body parts out more than in is unhygenic.

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       Lgaliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       thanks for sharing this story

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          Eaglekiwiposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          You are welcome , enjoyed the question.
          The wierd thing is as children and teenagers we are usually all encouraged to be unique and yet we do
          Its considered "inappropriate"
          Crazy
          
          I personally dont want a tattoo but I think in the great scheme of things who does it hurt?
          Their image? How?
          example
          The pizza boy who delivered my pizza had a tattoo of buddha on his arm
          I dont agree with Buddha ,but do I quit buying pizza?
          No way ,does it affect my decision to buy from that company again
          No
          Do I associate Buddha with Pizza now
          No
          Just more corporate nonsense

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             Lgaliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

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       GeneriqueMediaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Policy may not be law, but we've a policy on circumventing that.
       You signed the paperwork when we hired you!
       
       Just thought I'd share my experience.
       
       G|M

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          Eaglekiwiposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          ....Yes but that doesnt make it right now does it?
          
          Oh now Im excited to ask a question on here thankyou (again)

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             Ralph Deedsposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             Former Secretary of Labor, Treasury and State George Shultz has a Princeton tiger tattooed on his butt, I read somewhere. He got it when he was in the Marines, if I recall correctly.

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                Eaglekiwiposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                so no chippendales for him right? lol

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                GeneriqueMediaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                Neat stuff Ralph, thanks for the info.
                
                Does it make it right? No, not at all, I suppose....but does that mean they don't enforce it?
                
                G|M

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    Anna Marie Bowmanposted 14 years ago

    I have never had a problem getting a job because of the way I look.  I have my tongue pierced, as well.  Of course, I don't have crazy tattoos on my face, or implants in my head, or anything like that, so I guess it's less of a concern.

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       Lgaliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       implants in my head LOL

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          Anna Marie Bowmanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          I'm not kidding!  There are people out there who implant things in their head, to give them ridges or bumps.  Almost like the same sort of thing with cosmetic surgery (cheek implants, chin implant), except they do them in strange ways, like giving themselves bumps that look like small horns coming out of their forehead.

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             Lgaliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             thnaks for info I do not know this before

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       GeneriqueMediaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Good observations.
       
       I've been bitched at for a little bit of makeup and "nail polish" here/there. But I've never shown up to a shift wearing one of my awesomely cool technoish "legless pants."
       
       
       
       G|M

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    sassychicposted 14 years ago

    I have a tattoo on the back of my shoulder now. I dont know if any of you guys remember when I asked for advice on what to do. I think the back of the shoulder is perfect when you work you can't see it because of clothes when you swim people can see it because its an apporpriate time and people who dont find it acceptable dont have to know. If you get a tattoo the only reason someone else will know is if you want them to and you tell them and want the attention. with teh acception of being a swim instructor I think you would be fine if you stick to my advice.

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    darksideposted 14 years ago

    So my cousin who works in job training and placement has a guy come in saying he doesn't know why he can't keep a job and he's got "BAD ATTITUDE" tattooed on his face.
    
    For me, I don't care if you have every inch of your body tattooed, but if you've got your neck above the collar line and your face tattooed, then don't expect people to take you seriously.

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       GeneriqueMediaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Yeah, not the best place or message to spread. Reminds me of the main antagonist in Snow Crash--beefy fella with a nuclear warhead for a side car, his face had been stamped with a tattoo for future reference when he got out of being detained..it read
       
       Poor Impulse Control
       
       G|M

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       sassychicposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Agree with that! That was just pure studity.

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    Bob Cedarposted 14 years ago

    It also depends where you live. Areas are more conservative and some are more liberal about stuff like that.

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       Lgaliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       good take some places are good

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    Maddie Ruudposted 14 years ago

    I've got 3 tattoos.  Does that affect my ability to do my job?  Not in the least.  I'm still kicking a$$ and taking usernames. 
    
    Really, I don't think I'd want a job where the priorities of the company or leadership were so messed up as to put body art or lack thereof above capability and temperament.

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       Ralph Deedsposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Well, I guess the answer depends on what kind of job you're applying for and how visible and large the tattoos are. I suspect that big tattoos might not help you get a job as a nurse or physician's assistant or x-ray technician.

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          Maddie Ruudposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          I realize this might be true, but that doesn't mean it's right, or makes any kind of sense.  I think the stigma against tattoos should have gone extinct a long time ago.  I don't care if my doctor has tattoos, as long as s/he knows what the heck s/he's talking about.

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             Adrianna's Pagesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             Maddie:I agree that the md needs to show knowledge of the profession (I'm a nurse), however I think it's a generational thing. If you're 18 to 40, probably not a problem...but if you're 65 to 90 it can be a sign of immaturity to "that" particular generation.
             
             Example: I have a very good dr friend that is an excellent MD. He does have a couple of Tats and comes to work dressed in boarder shorts and loud print shirts. Well the younger pt's think he's "way cool", however I've overheard other older patrons of my hospital make comments like..."Well I wouldn't want Gilligan takin' care of me!" Like I said...Generational.

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             Ralph Deedsposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             I agree that it's not right. I was just pointing out that prejudice against tattoos exists in certain professions. Other examples: doctors, lawyers, CPAs, bank tellers, high end fashion models, teachers. Anyone hoping to enter those professions had better put their tattoos where the sun don't shine.

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                Anna Marie Bowmanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                I remember, several years back, there was a runway model who had a shaved head, and a dragon tattoo on the back of her head.  It didn't seem to impeed her ability to get work.  I have also known several people in a variety of professions with tattoos, several of them visible when they wore t-shirts of pushed their shirt sleeves up.

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    Christa Dovelposted 14 years ago

    When I got a tattoo, I made sure that it would be easily covered, so that it would not effect my hire-ability or my husbands. 
    The place hiring will affect the answer to this question, as much as the tattoo and its location.

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    Leta Sposted 14 years ago

    I really think it depends on the person and the position.  In example, I work with a designer who has sleeves--tattoos running all down both his arms.  He's also got ear plugs...  It also works on him, kinda weird.  He's still a 'clean cut' looking art guy.
    
    However, in this area of the country in particular, there are people who look pretty skanky with tattoos on their faces (usually in black ink, and those are generally considered prison tattoos).  And no--I wouldn't hire them.  Well, maybe to work the night shift at a 7-ll. 
    
    I personally will never get a tattoo.  I'm original enough, .  When I feel like being intriguing I wear all black and byzantine earrings.

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    futonfraggleposted 14 years ago

    I could see Charlie Manson having a hard time getting hired, I mean, I wouldn't hire someone with a tat like THAT but I think most tats are okay, as long as they're not offensive.

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       GeneriqueMediaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       He's got good music though...if only he had a record deal, we might still have Sharon Tate!
       
       G|M

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    mayhmongposted 14 years ago

    I think tattoos are beautiful but I will never get it done because I'm such a weakling!?
    
    I would like to have this one done
    
    http://femininetattoos.net/wp-content/u … design.jpg

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    Adrianna's Pagesposted 14 years ago

    I don't have a problem w/tats, but I think it depends on the type of career. If you're going for a job in the art/music industry, or of course, Tattoo artist, then wonderful, but If you're going for a career in the healthcare field, that's different. I say this because, especially in a nursing home setting, elderly people sometimes are intimidated by tattoos/piercings. If you're going for an office position, probably should cover 'em up.

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    AEvansposted 14 years ago

    If they are obscene cover them up for work, I have seen some beautiful tattoos on people, if the question is would I hire a person with tattoos? Of course it doesn't effect there job performance.

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    SweetiePieposted 14 years ago

    Pretty much every job I have had since college I have known people with tattoos.  The tattoos that they have are tasteful and people seem to like them.

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    Mighty Momposted 14 years ago

    You know tats have gone mainstream when BARBIE gets -- not just one (a butterfly on her shoulder) but a tramp stamp on her lower back that says 'I heart Ken.'
    These days, even older people have them. They can be very beautiful and honestly have nothing to do with one's ability to work.
    Judging a book by its cover has never been wise...

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       agvulpesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Anybody see that movie called Cape Fear.
       Is it any wonder that people are intimidated when they see a Tat.
       On the other hand I have seen some very sexy tats on some very beautiful women. And what about Abbie in NCIS .

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          Anna Marie Bowmanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          I LOVE NCIS!!!!  Abby is adorable, in a dark, goth sort of way!!  Great reference!!

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    Adam Bposted 14 years ago

    I wouldn't hve a problem hiring someone with tattoos.  Maybe it;s becasue I already have tattoos and maybe because I am a musician, but someone's ability to do a job shouldn't be effected by the ink on thier body.
    
    That being said, if I were hiring someone for a sales position for some sort of corporate or high volume professional company, I wouldn't hire them i they had a tattoo on thier neck, face or hands.  As long as they could cover thier tattoo with clothing...cool.

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    cindyvineposted 14 years ago

    Angelina Jolie has no probs finding work and she has tattoos

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       weblogposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Probably those tattoos add value

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 14 years ago

    In a job placement program for receptionists and customer service reps, we had a female applicant in her early 20s arrive for an interview wearing sleeveless, deep-necklined top that revealed moderate cleavage, self-inked blurry tattoos on one forearm, a plastic neon-red hair-fall attached into the natural brown but unstyled, and large appliques on all fingernails of a heterosexual couple engaged in mutual oral sex. The tattoos were the least of our concerns.
    
    The tattoos in themselves, unaccompanied by the rest would have looked unprofessional because of their low quality. We would not have wanted gang-related symbols, profanity, hate symbols/words, nudity, or obscenity.

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       Lgaliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       this means small tatoo hidden is good

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          Patty Inglish, MSposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Yes, and I don't think all have to be hidden, just according to the type of business, if applicable.

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             Ralph Deedsposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             I've seen some inoffensive and attractive wrist and ankle bracelet tattoos which would not be cause for rejection in an interview. The larger and more visible the tattoo the more likely it would result in rejection in many professions.

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                Lgaliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                I find tatoos are still not finding nice place in our society..

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    Eaglekiwiposted 14 years ago

    Personally a tatto would probably not be the main reason for me not hiring someone ,but depending on the actual design it certainly would influence my decision.

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    Bob Cedarposted 14 years ago

    I'm getting a tattoo of a grape, so when I get older it will turn into a raisin.

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       Patty Inglish, MSposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       HAHA -- On some folks, it might change into an over-stretched-out baggy balloon...

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          Lgaliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          LOL   lol

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    Eaglekiwiposted 14 years ago

    ROTFLMAO!!!
    
    
    Your hired

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    Bob Cedarposted 14 years ago

    

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    Klnikstaposted 14 years ago

    i love how at the beginning of this forum we started talking about no clothes and nudity, when the question was about hiring someone with tattoos

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    flread45posted 14 years ago

    If they are not gang related or pornographic,or sex related..

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       Lgaliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       that is right

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    Research Analystposted 14 years ago

    Depends on the job they are applying for and if the tattoo is visible, work culture and the reaction of clients or customers.

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       Lgaliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       good take

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       Lgaliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       YES YOU ARE RIGHT type of job..some hidden jobs are the best choice

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    Research Analystposted 14 years ago

    Tattoo are more acceptable because they are considered fashion.

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    tksenseiposted 14 years ago

    Sorry if all this has been said:
    
    I think it depends on what kind of tattoo and where it is and what job the person is applying for.

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       Lgaliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       nice one

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       Lgaliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       i like the idea of job the person is applying for

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       Lgaliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       good talke

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       Lgaliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       good take

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    Lgaliposted 14 years ago

    so the conclusion is small tattos hidden are good to go

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    Pete Maidaposted 14 years ago

    I would only have one situation that would make me think twice.  If he had to deal with the public and my next meal was based on by business' standing with the public; I might have to think hard about it.
    
    My son and my step-son both have fairly large tatoos but none are clearly seen in work clothes.

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       mandybeauposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I would not hesitate to employ a person with professional tatos where they could not be seen, I would however not want to employ a person, with tats on their hands the sort that say LOVE HATE on each finger these scream" I have been in jail had a biro and a needle, and too much time on my hands. So also may suggest I could be dishonest...... They also are disfigurement, I have designed tatooes for people as part of my job, but on each occassion told them I did not like them, and believed that they would regret them later on.
       A slim lady on the arm of a young guy looks alot different, when all the colour has left and his skin is wrinkled in his fifties, also i am really against names. Bad move. I do not however have a problem with cultural tattos, such as our maori ones, it is Politically incorrect to discriminate against these, these are legends, and are carried by families.

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          Lgaliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          very nice take

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