work place tattoos.. acceptable or not?

danger boy
danger boy Posts: 15,722
edited February 2011 in The Clubhouse
I think I know the answer to this from you all.. most people here work in a liberal enough workplace enviroment.. but, are visable tattoos ok in the work place?

say a woman or man has one or several tatts.. and is wearing short sleeves in the office.. and everyone can see them. ok or not ok? :confused:
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,602
    edited February 2011
    Guess it depends on what kind of work place. Motorcycle shop, yes. High rise office building, no. I don't have a problem with tats, but in moderation I guess. Like that chick from LA Ink. She looks kinda nasty with all the tats on her face, neck arms etc.
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,773
    edited February 2011
    I think it would also depend on whether or not the employee has to interact face to face with customers. If not, I don't really see an issue with it.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,220
    edited February 2011
    No issues here...
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited February 2011
    WilliamM2 wrote: »
    I think it would also depend on whether or not the employee has to interact face to face with customers. If not, I don't really see an issue with it.

    Bingo. Obviously it's ultimately up to teh boss - it's their environment, they can run it however they please (within reason / the law).
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited February 2011
    They don't work in the coat and tie environment. Of course, neither do short-sleeve shirts so I guess it would never become a problem.
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited February 2011
    There is NO DOUBT; if you have visible tattoos, you limit your employment opportunities.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited February 2011
    I don't let my employees have visible tattoos as it's not the image we want to present. We serve more conservative clients, and thus they dictate what's appropriate.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,270
    edited February 2011
    I don't have a problem with ink but when you are working for me and you have certain appointments, they must be covered
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  • silvertuner
    silvertuner Posts: 496
    edited February 2011
    i see no issues with tattoos. its either an expression of themselves, or they are attention whores. if its something tasteful and not a naked lady with huge **** on a harley davidson logo, then by all means. however they should realize it could affect their ability to land a job where a 3 piece suit is required, or if they have conservative clientele as stated above.

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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited February 2011
    It doesn't matter if they're acceptable to anyone but the employer.
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  • grimmace19
    grimmace19 Posts: 1,429
    edited February 2011
    I don't care at all if they are appropriate. A fellow employee had the words BULL **** tattooed on his knuckles so we made him tape them up as it would have likely offended some customers. He has since realized how poor of a choice he made and gotten them removed.
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  • Cayuga
    Cayuga Posts: 480
    edited February 2011
    I don't understand them, but I'm an old **** and I wasn't in the Navy.
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  • fishbones
    fishbones Posts: 947
    edited February 2011
    Only cool people have it in their signature! :biggrin:
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited February 2011
    My wife is a nurse and they are not allowed to be visible. They have a dress code and if the employees cannot meet it they are not hired or fired.
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited February 2011
    I told my kids they are out of the will if they get tats. I would think twice about hiring someone with visible tats for a professional or customer service position.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited February 2011
    We had a girl that had a tramp stamp that said "No Rear Entry". She didn't last long.
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited February 2011
    dkg999 wrote: »
    We had a girl that had a tramp stamp that said "No Rear Entry". She didn't last long.

    . . . avoiding rear entry?
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited February 2011
    dkg999 wrote: »
    We had a girl that had a tramp stamp that said "No Rear Entry". She didn't last long.

    Was it the tat, or the message that you disapproved of? :tongue::biggrin:

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    Why does this subject matter? Is the OP considering a tat, or not hiring someone because of one?
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited February 2011
    ok.. for example.. a nice looking early 30's woman who is a receptionist in a doctors office... she is wearing properly clothing for her position.. and she has say 3 large tatts. two on her upper arms and one on her neck. i'm not setting this up to fail.. just saying, are those appropriate for her work enviorment or not? you decide.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,957
    edited February 2011
    danger boy wrote: »
    ok.. for example.. a nice looking early 30's woman who is a receptionist in a doctors office... she is wearing properly clothing for her position.. and she has say 3 large tatts. two on her upper arms and one on her neck. i'm not setting this up to fail.. just saying, are those appropriate for her work enviorment or not? you decide.

    I would say no, not appropriate. Then again,thats up to the doc who's office it is.
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited February 2011
    Im certain this will offend some people perhaps a lot of people but tattos are stupid period. You dont look cool with crap on your body, I dont care if it is a tatto, rings through your nose ears eyebrows lips etc you look stupid.

    You may feel like at the time that all the cool people are doing it, well your wrong. Some people may feel like their expressing themselves and their individuality or that they proving their love to some guy or girl by doing so or in rememberance of a loved one that has died.

    There are any number of reasons why people choose to do so and none of them are a good reason. If you want to remember someone take pictures of them, if you want to prove your love do something nice not stupid, If you want to be different and express your individuality there are hundreds of ways one can do this without marking up their body.

    Remember tattos are a pretty permanent way of telling the world im a dumbass and odds are you will regret this decision down the road.

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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited February 2011
    ^ Taken with a grain of salt :biggrin:

    I say, it's all up to the employer. Honestly though, you're not presenting yourself in a professional manner (IMO) if you're showing them off in the work-place. I myself have a tattoo but it's completely hidden unless I'm shirtless.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited February 2011
    danger boy wrote: »
    ok.. for example.. a nice looking early 30's woman who is a receptionist in a doctors office... she is wearing properly clothing for her position.. and she has say 3 large tatts. two on her upper arms and one on her neck. i'm not setting this up to fail.. just saying, are those appropriate for her work enviorment or not? you decide.

    Nope not for a receptionist who is usually the first person that patients see. Not the best first impression to make of that office.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited February 2011
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited February 2011
    I have (almost) full sleeves. I work in IT and do a lot of consulting work. I wear long sleeve shirts even in the dead of summer. No need to scare/offend the natives.

    Tattoos are a personal choice and as long as they aren't visible or inappropriate who cares?
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited February 2011
    It would depend on the setting/job position. Let common sense (and work policy) be your guide.
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  • On3s&amp;Z3r0s
    On3s&amp;Z3r0s Posts: 1,013
    edited February 2011
    dkg999 wrote: »
    We had a girl that had a tramp stamp that said "No Rear Entry". She didn't last long.

    LMAO... that's pretty ironic for a tramp stamp. How loaded do you have to be to do something like that?!
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,225
    edited February 2011
    dkg999 wrote: »
    We had a girl that had a tramp stamp that said "No Rear Entry". She didn't last long.

    Okay, I have to ask. Exactly where was this ? (be polite) :cool:
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  • JimKellyfan
    JimKellyfan Posts: 696
    edited February 2011
    Someone once told me about a welcome mat on someone else's lower belly.

    Me, I cover my particular tatts up, unless off'n work.

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,494
    edited February 2011
    Tony, a tramp stamp is located on the lower back, just above the butt.
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