[gtron]

just curious what your thoughts are or if you have any. i'm getting some more work done soon and i'm pretty pumped about it.

[KingOfJericho]

I love the art of tattoos but I wouldn't get one myself.

[Lups]

Originally Posted by gtron

just curious what your thoughts are or if you have any. i'm getting some more work done soon and i'm pretty pumped about it.

Always wanted one, and I even have the picture ready, but no time or ability to decide the area it would go to. For a female it's more difficult to come up with a spot, since we tend to age so well...

Why do you get them? I know it's probably a stupid question, but hey, I'm the master of those!

[2011CrazE89]

My wife got one of a butterfly right above her shoulder blade. It’s a beautiful design
although I’m not crazy about it. Her body, her decision.

[Alpine435i]

I have a career. So, no.

[Lups]

Originally Posted by Alpine435i

I have a career. So, no.

If your a stripper, I see how one in a good place (not forehead) would show, but otherwise I see no reason to not have one if you like them.

If you are indeed a male stripper, please ruin this thread with videos, I'm bored and coffee ran out already.

[E85BMW]

Originally Posted by Lups

Always wanted one, and I even have the picture ready, but no time or ability to decide the area it would go to. For a female it's more difficult to come up with a spot, since we tend to age so well...

I'm the same. I want one and I have the design, but the timing for it has been terrible lately.

[2011CrazE89]

Originally Posted by Alpine435i

I have a career. So, no.

My wife is a nurse and has one. My neighbor is an airline pilot and has two. Not sure what having a career has anything to do with it.

[gtron]

Originally Posted by Lups

Always wanted one, and I even have the picture ready, but no time or ability to decide the area it would go to. For a female it's more difficult to come up with a spot, since we tend to age so well...

Why do you get them? I know it's probably a stupid question, but hey, I'm the master of those!

i've been getting them since i was very young. it was maybe part of growing up. it acts of a timeline for me. like a hardcore charm bracelet. lol

Originally Posted by Alpine435i

I have a career. So, no.

that's pretty narrow minded. lol

i guess not only does it pay better to be a boss but you also are free to do as you please.

Originally Posted by Lups

If your a stripper, I see how one in a good place (not forehead) would show, but otherwise I see no reason to not have one if you like them.

If you are indeed a male stripper, please ruin this thread with videos, I'm bored and coffee ran out already.

exactly, most people don't even know i have tattoos. i can wear a t-shirt and nobody would be any the wiser.

[Lups]

Originally Posted by Kitsune sama

I'm the same. I want one and I have the design, but the timing for it has been terrible lately.

Oh well, maybe someday.

[gtron]

Originally Posted by 2011CrazE89

My wife is a nurse and has one. My neighbor is an airline pilot and has two. Not sure what having a career has anything to do with it.

exactly... i think (s)he would be surprised how many executives have tattoos too. haha

[Myrder]

Originally Posted by Alpine435i

I have a career. So, no.

haha. I too have a career and have a tattoo on my chest. Pretty easy to enjoy tattoos and have a successful career if they are easily hidden under everyday clothes.

[MidwestGolfBum]

Originally Posted by gtron

exactly... i think (s)he would be surprised how many executives have tattoos too. haha

This. I know some executives of large, recognizable companies that have tattoos.

I have quite a few now, have an appointment next week for another large piece on my leg. The only one that I have that is possibly visible when I'm in typical business attire is the word "family" on my left wrist, which can be mostly covered with a watch. Never seemed to have an issue throughout my career and now that I own my own businesses I'm even less concerned about the stigma that has already been shown in this thread.

[Templar]

Originally Posted by Alpine435i

I have a career. So, no.

And most ignorant statement of the thread goes to....

[z4drvr]

Not a fan of tattoos especially on women.

[Lups]

Originally Posted by Templar

And most ignorant statement of the thread goes to....

Hold on, I'll come up with something!

My mother flipped when she saw my ex a million years ago with a huge tattoo. She couldn't utter a word for hours, and then she asked him where he did his time. I may have forgotten to mention to the snob that the guy was in meds school, and the ex played nice and told her that his tendency to steal cars gets him in trouble all the time. I don't think my mother slept for a week.

[Nkc]

Originally Posted by Alpine435i

I have a career. So, no.

Sounds like a pussy excuse. Can you name several careers that forbid tats?

[Lups]

Originally Posted by gtron

i've been getting them since i was very young. it was maybe part of growing up. it acts of a timeline for me. like a hardcore charm bracelet. lol



that's pretty narrow minded. lol

i guess not only does it pay better to be a boss but you also are free to do as you please.



exactly, most people don't even know i have tattoos. i can wear a t-shirt and nobody would be any the wiser.

That's a good reason, mine will (if I decide the spot finally) be done from the photo I took 2 seconds after I finally had to grow up. Memories are permanent anyway, so why not.

[P1]

I'm not, no.

[NemesisX]

Originally Posted by Nkc

Sounds like a pussy excuse. Can you name several careers that forbid tats?

I know plenty of careers where tattoos aren't forbidden per se but they do serve as red flags during the hiring process.

Personally I think discrimination based on tattoo-wear is bigoted and without warrant, but you're deluding yourself if you don't think it happens.

Size, number, and visibility also matter. If you have a small tattoo hidden beneath your navel, that probably won't cause problems. If your entire arm is covered in ink, that plausibly could affect either employment opportunities or opportunities to advance within your career.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say we likely won't ever see a president of the United States who has tattoos prominently displayed all over his or her face. Is this discriminatory? Sure. Is it without warrant? Sure. Tattoos are merely a form of art, after all. But there's a deeply rooted notion that tattoos look "unprofessional" when displayed too prominently on the body.

[Myrder]

Originally Posted by Nkc

Sounds like a pussy excuse. Can you name several careers that forbid tats?

Job posting:
Professional naked model who must not have tattoos

[Myrder]

Originally Posted by NemesisX

I know plenty of careers where tattoos aren't forbidden per se but they do serve as red flags during the hiring process.

Personally I think discrimination based on tattoo-wear is bigoted and without warrant, but you're deluding yourself if you don't think it happens.

Size, number, and visibility also matter. If you have a small tattoo hidden beneath your navel, that probably won't cause problems. If your entire arm is covered in ink, that plausibly could affect either employment opportunities or opportunities to advance within your career.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say we likely won't ever see a president of the United States who has tattoos prominently displayed all over his or her face. Is this discriminatory? Sure. Is it without warrant? Sure. Tattoos are merely a form of art, after all. But there's a deeply rooted notion that tattoos look "unprofessional" when displayed too prominently on the body.

I agree. Knowing these stigmas and that they will not change anytime soon, I opted for a tattoo that is easily concealed. It's quite fun making new friends and having a pool day and then, "Myrder!? you have a tattoo?!!? omg I would have never guessed!"