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sevens · 09-10-2004, 09:45 AM

OK, new to TFP so Im not sure if this goes here but... I'm thinking about getting a tatto, and its probably going to go on my wrist. now I know that people say dont put it somewhere that visible but I figure I can throw a watch on and be alright. My question is do tattoo's on the wrists work, with the veins running right under the wrist, and if thats not a problem, how long does it take to heal up because it takes abit of time until you can show it off right? just throw some thoughts my way and anything else helpfull about the subject, thanks.

Tinker · 09-10-2004, 10:21 AM

Wrist tattoos are a litle painful, take about a month to heal, might need a touch up due to the movement in your wrist during the healing... and dont pick the scabs

I was a tattooist for over 10 years

ShaniFaye · 09-10-2004, 10:29 AM

My fiance just got a tattoo on his wrist last saturday...it was his 6th one, but the first one with MY tattooist thats done all of mine...he said there was no pain at all..Barry also made sure that he had Dave bend his wrist up to make sure he marked off the area to put it that was PAST the creases so that the tattoo wasnt on them (luckily Dave's wrist doesnt crease as far up as mine does)

here are a few pics....and on the 2nd one you can see its past the wrist creases

Glory's Sun · 09-10-2004, 10:39 AM

I'm thinking of getting wrist tats..but I'm making damn sure that's where I want them first

n.e.wayz, there is no problems with the vains and such..in fact after about a month and it's completely healed..you shouldn't even notice a difference other than the design of course

I say go for it..make sure it's what you want and post pictures!

gar1976 · 09-10-2004, 11:57 AM

As a professional, I'm sorry, but anyone with visible tatoos automatically won't be hired to work for me.

I've got one that's easily hidden on my shoulder, but I need to show a conservative and professional side to my clientele.

Anyhoo, my two cents. Say, what are you getting, anyways?

ShaniFaye · 09-10-2004, 12:00 PM

Its really sad that society is still viewing tattos that way.....

william · 09-10-2004, 12:14 PM

Tattoos are a sign of personal expression. I have one, and like to see others. The main thing to remember is that it's w/you for life, so make sure you'll be okay w/it 40 years from now. Some jobs will hold it against you, but not (usually) if you can cover it.

Tinker · 09-10-2004, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gar1976

As a professional, I'm sorry, but anyone with visible tatoos automatically won't be hired to work for me.

I've got one that's easily hidden on my shoulder, but I need to show a conservative and professional side to my clientele.

Anyhoo, my two cents. Say, what are you getting, anyways?

Don't you find yourself to be just a tad hypocritical?
I was a tattooist for a good 10 years, so I managed to sleeve my left arm, and have MANY others... I now work for a Major Corporation and my tattoos are visiable. I am not saying everyone will be as liberal as the company I work for....
But I find it very disturbing that someone with tattoos would not be willing to hire someone with them....

Captain Nemo · 09-10-2004, 01:11 PM

Tinker, you miss the point. We're talking about CPA firms here, one of the most conservative workplaces imaginable. Like Gar, I have tattoos (4) and a piercing. But I will also admit that if I were interviewing a candidate for a position and they had visible tattoos, I would not hire them either. First, if they understood the profession, they would have it covered. Second, we are not talking about my reaction to a person's tattoos. We are talking about the clients reactions. If I were to hire someone that visibly displays their tattoos, how am I assured that the 65 year CEO he/she will be taking to lunch to discuss a proposed project will not be offended. And if not offended, questioning the professionalism of our firm, as they expect utmost professionalism.

So, ShaniFaye and Tinker, lighten up on Gar, as I know exactly what he is talking about. Remember, we earn our revenues from other people, so discretion is always of the utmost.

ShaniFaye · 09-10-2004, 01:14 PM

Im editing my own post....I pressed sumbit without thinking and the post wasnt relevant to the original posters question.

ShaniFaye · 09-10-2004, 01:23 PM

this one has been edited as well

william · 09-10-2004, 01:39 PM

The key words seem to be "visible tattoos". Captain Nemo is speaking truth - some people do not want to see them (doesn't mean you can't have them). It's all about perception to people. Captain Nemo works for a professional company, which deals w/an older clientelle. Tattoos (and piercings) are out to them. They don't want to see them or deal w/people who have them. It's a fact of life. But that is why most companies allow them if they can be hidden.
It's not a "racist" thing or an "ethnic" thing. It's the way people are. Too many people think that they have to be accepted as they are. When it comes to business, you make yourself acceptable.

Captain Nemo · 09-10-2004, 01:40 PM

Please, your post shows you know nothing of this industry. Is it discriminatory to expect our people to behave and appear in a conservative fashion? I think not. Do I feel repressed by the man because I can't wear my "Fuck Everything" t-shirt at work? No. You know why? Because I understand the environment that I work in and I accept its parameters. And when I get home I can put on my tshirt, whip off my pants and run around the backyard pretending I'm an airplane. And I can do this (not that I make a steady practice of it) because it is my home. When I am at my job, I respect the environment, and this is easy to do because I joined here willingly.

And I'm not sure about your comment regarding you having only been inked 3 years. I got my first tattoo 17 years ago. You are arguing for an ideal, that seems to state that every job environment is the same, it is the people such as myself that are different and discriminatory. Uh uh, no can do. I am as accepting of others as the next person, and embrace all lifestyles. You have keyed in on Gar because of his statement, but in this specific instance, he is dead on, and until you haul yourself down to where I work and see it for yourself, you would not understand.

Oh, and this wasn't meant to be offensive either, I am merely stating that there is a good reason for the positions we have taken.

Tinker · 09-10-2004, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Nemo

Tinker, you miss the point. We're talking about CPA firms here, one of the most conservative workplaces imaginable. Like Gar, I have tattoos (4) and a piercing. But I will also admit that if I were interviewing a candidate for a position and they had visible tattoos, I would not hire them either. First, if they understood the profession, they would have it covered. Second, we are not talking about my reaction to a person's tattoos. We are talking about the clients reactions. If I were to hire someone that visibly displays their tattoos, how am I assured that the 65 year CEO he/she will be taking to lunch to discuss a proposed project will not be offended. And if not offended, questioning the professionalism of our firm, as they expect utmost professionalism.

So, ShaniFaye and Tinker, lighten up on Gar, as I know exactly what he is talking about. Remember, we earn our revenues from other people, so discretion is always of the utmost.

point taken

more info is always better, at first it was arrogant

ShaniFaye · 09-10-2004, 01:47 PM

Well I DO know the industry...I worked in it for MANY years, Im still entitled to my opinion on the matter...but I will back off because this the arguement is pointless IMO (hence my editing my previous two inflammatory sounding posts)

MontanaXVI · 09-10-2004, 02:20 PM

wellhell damn waaay off topic I guess.

I wanna input on the topic though. I think a wrist tat is very cool my friend has one that looks like a bracelet tribal all the way around looks very nice.

It is always wise to make sure you like what you get ESPECIALLY if it is visible in standard t-shirt and jeans type attire. Would suck to get something you do not really like in a couple years and everyone gets to see it everytime you are out in public

pedro padilla · 09-10-2004, 02:36 PM

i have one arm fully sleeved ( by mister filip leu! ) as well as 25 more in various spots. most prominent on the side of my neck. i was aware that i´m not gonna get offered a job in an accounting firm. i was 100% positive that i would never apply for one. if this worries you, forget it, or get a full back piece and keep your shirt on.

sevens · 09-10-2004, 03:34 PM

well thanks to everyone, even the people who got off topic, still interesting. As far as the type of tattOO, it would be sort of a solid band that splits off and begins to spiral on the underside of my wrist, with the end just left trailing on the underside, at this moment it would only go around twice, but I was thinking that if I get it, then adding another band after I graduate college. The reason I thought about wrist is because I know I dont want one around my bicep or on my deltoid, and it would be hard to wrap one around the back of my shoulder. In case you were wondering. thanks again to all, makes me real happy I joined to get quility response on the first try.

sevens · 09-10-2004, 03:37 PM

oh, and another thing, does anyone have any clever ways of covering wrist tattoos?

JStrider · 09-10-2004, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sevens

oh, and another thing, does anyone have any clever ways of covering wrist tattoos?

watch
long sleeves
sweat band
bracelets
bandages

gar1976 · 09-11-2004, 10:17 AM

It might seem arrogant, but I'm not going to risk losing a millionaire client because he sees me covered in tattoos with some piercings.

It's just a cost of doing business. When you get home, go do whatever the hell you want, as long as you don't embarrass the firm or one of our clients. When you're on company time, you WILL look and act professional, and yes, conservative.

I wouldn't trust my finances to someone who looks like Iggy Pop, and wouldn't expect my clients to do the same.

If you want a tattoo, I'm still waiting to see what it looks like though! We need pics.

sevens · 09-11-2004, 01:24 PM

the pics will come, If and when I get it, which is definatly going to be a while since I dont have a free month to heal up my arm at the moment, sry

gar1976 · 09-11-2004, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sevens

the pics will come, If and when I get it, which is definatly going to be a while since I dont have a free month to heal up my arm at the moment, sry

Got any ideas yet?

Here's where I got my idea. Almost got the full thing on my shoulder, except for the outer ring.

Maybe one of these days my lazy ass will post a pic of it. Couldn't get all the knotwork on there with that size, which is why the outer ring is left off. Thought about getting the outer ring put on the other shoulder to tie it all together, or my wife will get the outer ring put on her somewhere.

gabbles · 09-27-2004, 09:21 PM

Hello people i think you are forgetting that a tattoo doesnt change how professional you are or what kind of work ethics people have just because of a tattoo
Tattoo is an ancient pracrise and not hiring someone because they have a visible tattoo is discrimination and you should think about what kind of ethics you have if you dont hire someone for expressing themselves with tattoos

gar1976 · 09-27-2004, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gabbles

Hello people i think you are forgetting that a tattoo doesnt change how professional you are or what kind of work ethics people have just because of a tattoo
Tattoo is an ancient pracrise and not hiring someone because they have a visible tattoo is discrimination and you should think about what kind of ethics you have if you dont hire someone for expressing themselves with tattoos

*Ahem* HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA *Ahem*

Now back to the real world. Enjoy.

/end being a dick, but you have a cold, hard reality in front of you

09-28-2004, 08:29 PM

A tattoo is an expression. You are free to express yourself how ever you choose. Just bear with dignity that people have the right to judge you on your decisions.

chickentribs · 09-28-2004, 10:18 PM

Sorry alll - but gar deserves a bit of respect for living in both worlds. I pesonally have ink that goes back quite a way - all replicas of paintings I have done so it is very personal. I also have been responsible for hiring people in very "professional" atmospheres, and if there was visible ink I would not have hired them.

The reality is that companies pay me to increase revenue. If you think you may want to pursue a career in the Fortune 1000 - you need to present a professional appearance. Business is business. There are many places to ink yourself without making it easily noticed. Your first piece does not have to be easily identified. Whatever you think your career will be at age 20, give yourself options. You just never know.

Shizukana · 09-29-2004, 12:13 AM

I pretty much face the fact that if I end up getting the tattoo I want, I will either have to wear long sleeves to all my job interviews and probably for the first several months of work, or get the same tat done on my leg/calf area where it would be covered by jeans or khakis every day.

I say first several months, because it is highly unlikely that I will have to worry about meeting with clients or customers in my chosen field - and if I do, it would be in a meeting environment where I would be prepared and would have warning enough to make sure I wore at least a long sleeve shirt that day.

But... let's face facts, folks... yes, tats are symbols of expression and what not... but no, they do not look professional in a business environment any more than a facial piercing or a mohawk would. The societal picture of a businessman just doesn't jive yet with our modern tendencies towards tattoos and other forms of expression... maybe they will eventually, but we've all been force fed the clean cut businessman in a suit or shirt and tie for way too long to reverse the trend so quickly. Give it time, and it might change... but for now, get used to it.

gar1976 · 09-29-2004, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shizukana

I pretty much face the fact that if I end up getting the tattoo I want, I will either have to wear long sleeves to all my job interviews and probably for the first several months of work, or get the same tat done on my leg/calf area where it would be covered by jeans or khakis every day.

I say first several months, because it is highly unlikely that I will have to worry about meeting with clients or customers in my chosen field - and if I do, it would be in a meeting environment where I would be prepared and would have warning enough to make sure I wore at least a long sleeve shirt that day.

But... let's face facts, folks... yes, tats are symbols of expression and what not... but no, they do not look professional in a business environment any more than a facial piercing or a mohawk would. The societal picture of a businessman just doesn't jive yet with our modern tendencies towards tattoos and other forms of expression... maybe they will eventually, but we've all been force fed the clean cut businessman in a suit or shirt and tie for way too long to reverse the trend so quickly. Give it time, and it might change... but for now, get used to it.

Quick pop quiz for all of you who want to enter public life, either as a businessperson or as a politician, or basically anywhere you need to be seen and be in front of the clients/public/etc.

Name 3 politicians/successfuly businesspersons with visible ink on their head, neck, hands, arms, or legs.

Ready? GO! I'll be waiting for the poll results. Facts are facts - you want to do business with the public, you NEED to look clean and professional. You want to work over the internet, phonelines, in the back room where no clients see you? Get them where you feel like it. Just don't complain you never get let out in the light every once in a while.

Sorry to come across as a hardass, but image does matter whether you want to admit that or not. It's a lesson you'll learn the hard way once, just once, and it will stick with you forever.

Bryndian_Dhai · 10-10-2004, 08:16 PM

I know I'm coming into this discussion fairly late... but....

Two things:

First, a wrist tattoo, while awesome, should always be done above the crease that separates the arm from the hand. The skin of your hands and wrists (the part closest to the hand) (and feet and ankles just above your feet for that matter) regenerates more quickly than other parts of your body. So a tattoo on your hand or lower wrist will blur and fade MUCH more quickly than a tattoo anywhere else... Just so you know. *grins*

The second thing is that I'm more-than-moderately, less-than-heavily tattooed (I just got my seventh) and pierced (the only visible one besides my heavily pierced ears is my tongue). I grew up in an environment in which tattoos were normal, everyday things. One of my mother's best friends growing up was a woman who has won awards for being the "most tattooed woman".... she was fully tattooed from collarbones to wrists to ankles. She was a loan officer in a bank for as long as I remember.... and, for as long as I remember, she wore long sleeved blouses with high necklines and either slacks or skirts with dark opaque hose to work. No one she worked with knew she was inked at all. She always used to say that being tattooed was her way of expressing herself, and memorializing the amazing events in her life. Her hubby was a tattoo artist, and she was free to ink every milestone in her life. BUT she also said that while she was free to express herself with her ink, she was not going to foist her method of expression on anyone else. She had to earn a living... and JUST LIKE telling your sordid life stories to your customers is inappropriate in the workplace, so is displaying any other method of sharing personal choices. The workplace was the time to be vanilla and acceptable to ALL kinds of people, not just the ones who don't mind a tattoo.

I am a legal secretary by profession, and I wear a retainer in my tongue piercing and cover my tattoos when I interview and when I'm working. I worked for my state's government, and the rules were looser, and I was able to wear my tongue bar, and leave the opaque tights at home. Even so, the habit was hard to break, and I was always surprised when someone noticed and commented on my ink.

It's all a matter of knowing when expressing your individuality is appropriate, and when it's not.

sparkly · 10-13-2004, 06:30 AM

Hi!

I work in a profession (nursing student, hospitals, nursing homes) where tattoos are typically frowned upon. I do have one on my wrist, however, on the side, not on the underneath of it. ( http://www.veganyogagrrrl.com/tattoos/wrist.jpg ). It's very visable (as is the one on my leg but I can just wear pants to cover that) and I've never had any problems with it.

For work, I have a watch with a slightly thicker band that covers it. For interviews I always wear long sleeves. I also have a cute thick bracelet that covers it as well.

I think you just need to balance what is possible and suitable for your lifestyle - but without compromising your individuality and creativity too much.

09-10-2004, 09:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
sevens Upright Location: the closest dorm room	tattoo's OK, new to TFP so Im not sure if this goes here but... I'm thinking about getting a tatto, and its probably going to go on my wrist. now I know that people say dont put it somewhere that visible but I figure I can throw a watch on and be alright. My question is do tattoo's on the wrists work, with the veins running right under the wrist, and if thats not a problem, how long does it take to heal up because it takes abit of time until you can show it off right? just throw some thoughts my way and anything else helpfull about the subject, thanks.

09-10-2004, 10:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tinker Tilted Location: California	Wrist tattoos are a litle painful, take about a month to heal, might need a touch up due to the movement in your wrist during the healing... and dont pick the scabs I was a tattooist for over 10 years __________________ "The man who alters his way of thinking to suit others is a fool." Marquis de SADE

09-10-2004, 10:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
ShaniFaye Submit to me, you know you want to Location: Lilburn, Ga	My fiance just got a tattoo on his wrist last saturday...it was his 6th one, but the first one with MY tattooist thats done all of mine...he said there was no pain at all..Barry also made sure that he had Dave bend his wrist up to make sure he marked off the area to put it that was PAST the creases so that the tattoo wasnt on them (luckily Dave's wrist doesnt crease as far up as mine does) here are a few pics....and on the 2nd one you can see its past the wrist creases __________________ *I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!!*

09-10-2004, 12:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
ShaniFaye Submit to me, you know you want to Location: Lilburn, Ga	Its really sad that society is still viewing tattos that way..... __________________ *I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!!*

09-10-2004, 01:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
ShaniFaye Submit to me, you know you want to Location: Lilburn, Ga	Im editing my own post....I pressed sumbit without thinking and the post wasnt relevant to the original posters question. __________________ *I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!!* Last edited by ShaniFaye; 09-10-2004 at 01:34 PM..

09-10-2004, 10:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
Glory's Sun Registered User	I'm thinking of getting wrist tats..but I'm making damn sure that's where I want them first n.e.wayz, there is no problems with the vains and such..in fact after about a month and it's completely healed..you shouldn't even notice a difference other than the design of course I say go for it..make sure it's what you want and post pictures!

09-10-2004, 11:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
gar1976 Custom User Title Location: Lurking. Under the desk.	As a professional, I'm sorry, but anyone with visible tatoos automatically won't be hired to work for me. I've got one that's easily hidden on my shoulder, but I need to show a conservative and professional side to my clientele. Anyhoo, my two cents. Say, what are you getting, anyways?

09-10-2004, 12:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
william Psycho	Tattoos are a sign of personal expression. I have one, and like to see others. The main thing to remember is that it's w/you for life, so make sure you'll be okay w/it 40 years from now. Some jobs will hold it against you, but not (usually) if you can cover it.

09-10-2004, 01:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Captain Nemo Insane Location: In a forest of red tape (but hey, I have scissors)	Tinker, you miss the point. We're talking about CPA firms here, one of the most conservative workplaces imaginable. Like Gar, I have tattoos (4) and a piercing. But I will also admit that if I were interviewing a candidate for a position and they had visible tattoos, I would not hire them either. First, if they understood the profession, they would have it covered. Second, we are not talking about my reaction to a person's tattoos. We are talking about the clients reactions. If I were to hire someone that visibly displays their tattoos, how am I assured that the 65 year CEO he/she will be taking to lunch to discuss a proposed project will not be offended. And if not offended, questioning the professionalism of our firm, as they expect utmost professionalism. So, ShaniFaye and Tinker, lighten up on Gar, as I know exactly what he is talking about. Remember, we earn our revenues from other people, so discretion is always of the utmost.

09-10-2004, 01:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
ShaniFaye Submit to me, you know you want to Location: Lilburn, Ga	this one has been edited as well __________________ *I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!!* Last edited by ShaniFaye; 09-10-2004 at 01:36 PM..

09-10-2004, 01:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
william Psycho	The key words seem to be "visible tattoos". Captain Nemo is speaking truth - some people do not want to see them (doesn't mean you can't have them). It's all about perception to people. Captain Nemo works for a professional company, which deals w/an older clientelle. Tattoos (and piercings) are out to them. They don't want to see them or deal w/people who have them. It's a fact of life. But that is why most companies allow them if they can be hidden. It's not a "racist" thing or an "ethnic" thing. It's the way people are. Too many people think that they have to be accepted as they are. When it comes to business, you make yourself acceptable.

09-10-2004, 01:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
Captain Nemo Insane Location: In a forest of red tape (but hey, I have scissors)	Please, your post shows you know nothing of this industry. Is it discriminatory to expect our people to behave and appear in a conservative fashion? I think not. Do I feel repressed by the man because I can't wear my "Fuck Everything" t-shirt at work? No. You know why? Because I understand the environment that I work in and I accept its parameters. And when I get home I can put on my tshirt, whip off my pants and run around the backyard pretending I'm an airplane. And I can do this (not that I make a steady practice of it) because it is my home. When I am at my job, I respect the environment, and this is easy to do because I joined here willingly. And I'm not sure about your comment regarding you having only been inked 3 years. I got my first tattoo 17 years ago. You are arguing for an ideal, that seems to state that every job environment is the same, it is the people such as myself that are different and discriminatory. Uh uh, no can do. I am as accepting of others as the next person, and embrace all lifestyles. You have keyed in on Gar because of his statement, but in this specific instance, he is dead on, and until you haul yourself down to where I work and see it for yourself, you would not understand. Oh, and this wasn't meant to be offensive either, I am merely stating that there is a good reason for the positions we have taken. Last edited by Captain Nemo; 09-10-2004 at 01:42 PM..

09-10-2004, 01:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
ShaniFaye Submit to me, you know you want to Location: Lilburn, Ga	Well I DO know the industry...I worked in it for MANY years, Im still entitled to my opinion on the matter...but I will back off because this the arguement is pointless IMO (hence my editing my previous two inflammatory sounding posts) __________________ *I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!!*

09-10-2004, 02:20 PM	#16 (permalink)
MontanaXVI Junkie Location: Go A's!!!!	wellhell damn waaay off topic I guess. I wanna input on the topic though. I think a wrist tat is very cool my friend has one that looks like a bracelet tribal all the way around looks very nice. It is always wise to make sure you like what you get ESPECIALLY if it is visible in standard t-shirt and jeans type attire. Would suck to get something you do not really like in a couple years and everyone gets to see it everytime you are out in public __________________ Spank you very much

09-10-2004, 02:36 PM	#17 (permalink)
pedro padilla Insane	i have one arm fully sleeved ( by mister filip leu! ) as well as 25 more in various spots. most prominent on the side of my neck. i was aware that i´m not gonna get offered a job in an accounting firm. i was 100% positive that i would never apply for one. if this worries you, forget it, or get a full back piece and keep your shirt on.

09-10-2004, 03:34 PM	#18 (permalink)
sevens Upright Location: the closest dorm room	well thanks to everyone, even the people who got off topic, still interesting. As far as the type of tattOO, it would be sort of a solid band that splits off and begins to spiral on the underside of my wrist, with the end just left trailing on the underside, at this moment it would only go around twice, but I was thinking that if I get it, then adding another band after I graduate college. The reason I thought about wrist is because I know I dont want one around my bicep or on my deltoid, and it would be hard to wrap one around the back of my shoulder. In case you were wondering. thanks again to all, makes me real happy I joined to get quility response on the first try. __________________ woot!

09-10-2004, 03:37 PM	#19 (permalink)
sevens Upright Location: the closest dorm room	oh, and another thing, does anyone have any clever ways of covering wrist tattoos? __________________ woot!

09-11-2004, 10:17 AM	#21 (permalink)
gar1976 Custom User Title Location: Lurking. Under the desk.	It might seem arrogant, but I'm not going to risk losing a millionaire client because he sees me covered in tattoos with some piercings. It's just a cost of doing business. When you get home, go do whatever the hell you want, as long as you don't embarrass the firm or one of our clients. When you're on company time, you WILL look and act professional, and yes, conservative. I wouldn't trust my finances to someone who looks like Iggy Pop, and wouldn't expect my clients to do the same. If you want a tattoo, I'm still waiting to see what it looks like though! We need pics.

09-11-2004, 01:24 PM	#22 (permalink)
sevens Upright Location: the closest dorm room	the pics will come, If and when I get it, which is definatly going to be a while since I dont have a free month to heal up my arm at the moment, sry __________________ woot!

09-27-2004, 09:21 PM	#24 (permalink)
gabbles Upright	Hello people i think you are forgetting that a tattoo doesnt change how professional you are or what kind of work ethics people have just because of a tattoo Tattoo is an ancient pracrise and not hiring someone because they have a visible tattoo is discrimination and you should think about what kind of ethics you have if you dont hire someone for expressing themselves with tattoos

09-28-2004, 08:29 PM	#26 (permalink)
MichaelVH Guest	A tattoo is an expression. You are free to express yourself how ever you choose. Just bear with dignity that people have the right to judge you on your decisions.

09-28-2004, 10:18 PM	#27 (permalink)
chickentribs Addict Location: Mansion by day/Secret Lair by night	Sorry alll - but gar deserves a bit of respect for living in both worlds. I pesonally have ink that goes back quite a way - all replicas of paintings I have done so it is very personal. I also have been responsible for hiring people in very "professional" atmospheres, and if there was visible ink I would not have hired them. The reality is that companies pay me to increase revenue. If you think you may want to pursue a career in the Fortune 1000 - you need to present a professional appearance. Business is business. There are many places to ink yourself without making it easily noticed. Your first piece does not have to be easily identified. Whatever you think your career will be at age 20, give yourself options. You just never know. __________________ Oft expectation fails... and most oft there Where most it promises - Shakespeare, W.

09-29-2004, 12:13 AM	#28 (permalink)
Shizukana Insane Location: Plano, TX	I pretty much face the fact that if I end up getting the tattoo I want, I will either have to wear long sleeves to all my job interviews and probably for the first several months of work, or get the same tat done on my leg/calf area where it would be covered by jeans or khakis every day. I say first several months, because it is highly unlikely that I will have to worry about meeting with clients or customers in my chosen field - and if I do, it would be in a meeting environment where I would be prepared and would have warning enough to make sure I wore at least a long sleeve shirt that day. But... let's face facts, folks... yes, tats are symbols of expression and what not... but no, they do not look professional in a business environment any more than a facial piercing or a mohawk would. The societal picture of a businessman just doesn't jive yet with our modern tendencies towards tattoos and other forms of expression... maybe they will eventually, but we've all been force fed the clean cut businessman in a suit or shirt and tie for way too long to reverse the trend so quickly. Give it time, and it might change... but for now, get used to it. __________________ "The power of accurate observation is frequently called cynicism by those who don't have it." - George Bernard Shaw

10-10-2004, 08:16 PM	#30 (permalink)
Bryndian_Dhai Insane Location: Louisiana	I know I'm coming into this discussion fairly late... but.... Two things: First, a wrist tattoo, while awesome, should always be done above the crease that separates the arm from the hand. The skin of your hands and wrists (the part closest to the hand) (and feet and ankles just above your feet for that matter) regenerates more quickly than other parts of your body. So a tattoo on your hand or lower wrist will blur and fade MUCH more quickly than a tattoo anywhere else... Just so you know. grins The second thing is that I'm more-than-moderately, less-than-heavily tattooed (I just got my seventh) and pierced (the only visible one besides my heavily pierced ears is my tongue). I grew up in an environment in which tattoos were normal, everyday things. One of my mother's best friends growing up was a woman who has won awards for being the "most tattooed woman".... she was fully tattooed from collarbones to wrists to ankles. She was a loan officer in a bank for as long as I remember.... and, for as long as I remember, she wore long sleeved blouses with high necklines and either slacks or skirts with dark opaque hose to work. No one she worked with knew she was inked at all. She always used to say that being tattooed was her way of expressing herself, and memorializing the amazing events in her life. Her hubby was a tattoo artist, and she was free to ink every milestone in her life. BUT she also said that while she was free to express herself with her ink, she was not going to foist her method of expression on anyone else. She had to earn a living... and JUST LIKE telling your sordid life stories to your customers is inappropriate in the workplace, so is displaying any other method of sharing personal choices. The workplace was the time to be vanilla and acceptable to ALL kinds of people, not just the ones who don't mind a tattoo. I am a legal secretary by profession, and I wear a retainer in my tongue piercing and cover my tattoos when I interview and when I'm working. I worked for my state's government, and the rules were looser, and I was able to wear my tongue bar, and leave the opaque tights at home. Even so, the habit was hard to break, and I was always surprised when someone noticed and commented on my ink. It's all a matter of knowing when expressing your individuality is appropriate, and when it's not. __________________ “When facism comes to America it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross.” ~Sinclair Lewis

10-13-2004, 06:30 AM	#31 (permalink)
sparkly Upright Location: Washington, DC Metro Area	Hi! I work in a profession (nursing student, hospitals, nursing homes) where tattoos are typically frowned upon. I do have one on my wrist, however, on the side, not on the underneath of it. ( http://www.veganyogagrrrl.com/tattoos/wrist.jpg ). It's very visable (as is the one on my leg but I can just wear pants to cover that) and I've never had any problems with it. For work, I have a watch with a slightly thicker band that covers it. For interviews I always wear long sleeves. I also have a cute thick bracelet that covers it as well. I think you just need to balance what is possible and suitable for your lifestyle - but without compromising your individuality and creativity too much.