Do you think its ok to show tattoos and piercings at work? and if so how many?

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   Sky Fisherposted 12 years ago

   Do you think its ok to show tattoos and piercings at work? and if so how many?

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   Nspeelposted 12 years ago

   This would all depend on where you work. If you worked in a tattoo parlor show as many as you can. If you at a suite and tie job I would recommend showing NONE. All depends on the type of work and what market you are working with.

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   trecords0posted 12 years ago

   It depends on your work.  I would hope people would have enough sense to know what is appropriate at work and not.

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   Nefarious_Miseryposted 12 years ago

   I agree that the type of work being done is important.
   Do I care if my plumber has tattoos? No.
   Would I care if my doctor had tattoos? Maybe.

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   Jonesy0311posted 12 years ago

   Definitely depends on the job. If you never want to ascend to a higher station in life, or you work in a tattoo parlor, let it all hang out. I have never been a fan of piercings, but I have a full tattoo sleeve and several others. I always, always, always, wear long sleeve shirts at work. The truth is that body modification is not as widely accepted as some would like to believe. I still get dirty looks to this day. Since I don't carry around a copy of my resume, this is all many people need to form a first impression.
   
   If you're wrenching on my motorcycle, I would expect you to have tats. If I'm going to the doctor's office, I should see nice white lab coats and nothing else.

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   shamani67posted 12 years ago

   It entirely depends on the work that you do. In some areas it is definitely a no no. In others it would not matter what tattoos you had or how many.
   I personally have eleven tats, all of which cannot be seen. That was my choice due to my profession at the time.
   You really just have to have common sense.

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   maticmagisterposted 12 years ago

   people judge you, no-one gives you the freedom to be as you are.

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   bwhite062007posted 12 years ago

   It is true that it depends on where you work and the community you are dealing with. Yes, a lot of people still look down on you for having tattoos. But I am a shift supervisor(manager) and pharmacy tech at my job and have two visibly shown tattoos on my wrists. I've never heard anybody make bad comments about them. A lot of customers even ask where I got them done. I think it depends on your personality too. Yes I may have tattoos, but I am still a nice, personable person.

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