I’m an ER nurse. I was hired having a few arm tattoos. Now I am working on my leg sleeve and just blasted my hand (fingers/hand/wrist) and guess what everyone loves all my tattoos from the higher ups to the patients. Tattoos are normal now!
Unluckily, I've gone through an ER a few too many times in the last few years. I am a vet and I go through the VA for my medical care. I couldn't care less if my doctor/nurse had tattoos. If he/she is a veteran, I almost expect to see a few.
I'm a lawyer, been practicing for 7 years and have had tattoos even before law school. I've worked at some of the largest law firms in the country, and can tell you that tattoos have never been an issue. Although my tattoos are mostly covered up since I wear suits everyday, I've worn short sleeve shirts on occasion into the office and never had issues. I have colleagues that have visible tattoos and it doesn't seem to have hindered them. Ive worked for old institutional stuffy law firms that have been around for over a hundred years and the people I work with never bat an eye. I'm from a western country though, and I understand that some Asian countries like Japan still have a stigma to tattoos.
I was looking for a comment from someone in the legal field, Im currently in paralegal school and I don’t have any visible tattoos, but lately I’ve been thinking of inking my arms, reading this is convincing me to start.
@@darkyunkshould be good if you’re coming in with a suit everyday. I have both arms with a half sleeve up to my elbow but since I don’t have any on my hands and face/neck im pretty confident it’s okay
I do sales and originally was told to cover up any visible tattoos originally, but the last few years it's become more acceptable. Now most our sales team is inked up. Thankfully we don't have to cover up anymore.
It's great that people are being less judgmental regarding tattoos, but I would still caution people. If you are in a highly competitive field, and you are new to the industry, visible tattoos can possibly be a factor that leads to making finding your first few jobs very difficult. *cough cough* IT *cough cough* Unconscious bias does happen even to the best of hiring managers. No one really cares after you have experience, but new job switchers may want to wait a few years before getting inked in a visible area.
I'm a nurse who got hired while having a full sleeve. The person who hired me said 'we don't judge based on physical appearance, but more based on character'. Obviously tattoos won't affect your skillset for a specific job, but tattoos are probably more than likely to have more issues with employment than being clean. And also there are parts of your body in which tattoos are very normalized. If I walked in with a face tattoo, I don't even think the interview would've gotten far.
As someone with hand tattoos working in a professional setting that is funded by the government, it will come down to the employer, but where I am, my hand tattoos are not an issue.
I have a blackout sleeve and a full sleeve on the other arm hand tattoos to boot. I was not only employed but I am an ordained minister and have pastored churches after my military career. I found you have to be the one to change the stereotype.
NHS dental nurse here with full arm sleeve and a couple other arm tattoos. Trust me, with the shortage of dental nurses they do not care about tattoos at all they just need the staff lol. I’ve had nothing but positive interactions with patients and staff with them, you’re right it can be a good conversation topic/small talk during a patient’s appointment.
I worked in the financial industry and while I have two sleeves and a chest piece, I’m mostly covered up so they wouldn’t been seen in case upper management is around. I don’t want to chance it, but I’ve seen others with their visible tattoos and they had no issues.
Just got back from a Royal Caribbean cruise and most of the higher ranking crew members walking around had visible sleeves! Loved it! Also, I’m a manager in the dental field and I would love to talk to you about the shift in staffing and patient acceptance of tattoos in the dental field!
Totally get this, i work in fostering and adoption and held out til i was 47. It’s in all my head, two full sleeves now and getting more done. Work with many professionals and no one really cares.
Thank you for this video. I'm graduating college soon and will be entering the workforce. I feel the constant need to cover up my tattoos because of what older adults will think, but this makes me feel better about it.
@@EvolveINKi am on the floor yes. I am a personal banker with an office in a branch. People come to me for their financial issues all day, tats exposed.
I have never had an issue with my tattoos in many industries such as food, retail, security & in business offices. For the most part, if the tattoos are not offensive in any way (like bad language or something), then I've found that most employers are accepting of it. That and I have plenty of co-workers & managers who also have tattoos. My arms have the most tattoos and for me, it's more of a conversation starter in getting to know who I am and what my tattoos mean to me 🙂
I'm a Montessori Lead teacher and also the music teacher and both my arms are sleeved out. I wear t-shirts almost everyday and my ink is very visible. I've never run into any issues with my tattoos or faced rebuke from my bosses. I work with students aged 2-6, communicate often with parents (who are often tatted themselves LOL) and my appearance never interferes with my professionalism or my work efficiency. My students are now almost all coming in with temporary stamp tattoos and I never hear objections from the parents or my bosses; instead, students often tell me about inquiring with their parents about markings all over my arms and parents explain about tattoos and, quite often, will share if they have one too. A decade ago the work scene was so different and tattoos were such a stigma in the workplace, but times have changed and they're so much more acceptable and normalized. Digging this new scene and vibe for sure.
When I got my 4th tattoo,I showed my boss and he said ooo that's nice. but I know there are some places in Japan that tattoo's are not allowed at all. But I don't plan on going there anytime soon.
I'm a therapist and I have a bunch of really cool tattoos. Most are hidden beneath clothing and I've only had a few patients ask about the visible one on my wrist, but no one has ever expressed any problems with them in the work place.
With teaching there were some schools ive worked with that made you cover tattoos if visible yet theres are some schools like the school im at now they do not care if you have visible tattoos. But it does still depend on district and prinicple. At one school i had to cover it up and i have a half sleeve wearing jackets everyday was hard but now i dont have fo hide it
Both hand sleeves up to neck, and work in chain grocery store, tatts or no tatts it is how u serve the customers. A carton of fresh milk wit good customer service can make their day superb. I love EvolveInk❤
Yes, I’m from Florida and my first job when I was 17 was Publix which is a grocery store only in the southern states. Loved that job worked it five years but They didn’t allow for tattoos or piercings to be visible. Myself and a few other co workers had to either cover tatts or piercings. That was back in 2007. Publix still has this policy to this day. I think it’s smart business move for them because it’s their brand and are very known and revered as the best grocery store for their customer service and squeaky clean image of the employees. I haven’t worked there in yeaaaarss as I work from home now but never had a problem about my tattoos or piercings anywhere else. Just when I worked at Publix. Depending on the manger that worked on certain days they’d let me leave in my piercing and the customers generally loved it if they ever noticed it. Got lots of compliments if I ever left it in. This old lady back then LOVED my Monroe piercing (it was just a tiny sparkle Diamond)and then she lost her marbles when she realized its named after the actress. 😂💖
Heavily tattooed and employed, I think the thing is how you wear your ink and if it's vulgar or not, but in every interview I do wear long sleeve nice fitting shirts just my neck and hands show how tattooed I am, iv gotten every job iv interviewed for
I will say I work primarily as a window cleaner “ I am not currently tattooed” on commercial buildings/ high rises the tattooed guys don’t really get any looks or concern, but when cleaning residential homes I’ve seen many homeowners become visibly uncomfortable letting the guys in and many times follow them very closely almost as if they suspect they will steal something. I will admit this happens more often with senior citizen customers but I suspect this may occasionally effect whether someone has us return to clean their home again. Just things considered.. I plan to get my first tattoo soon but plan to get somewhere can easily covered by shirt or pants. Love your channel and am learning allot thanks.
Even though I have two full sleeve, many of the people I work with forget they are there. When I have done interviews I have found that asking them about the organisations tattoos policy makes them think and usually brakes the tension from the interview.
As a concierge with visible tattoos I can honestly say, it depends on the style of ink that you have and how you carry yourself. Blackwork and Realism tattoos are more acceptable in professional settings. Placement and quality is super important too.
I think it’s all about placement, I have two legs sleeves , a couple on my back, a chest piece and 4 tiny little ones on my arms. As a nurse, whom is bare to the elbow every day, people only see the 4 tiny tats! Never been as issue.❤
I just turned last week 55 and I got my first tattoo in the 1990s. I am ALL FOR tattoos in the workforce, and I have never had any issues with employment. I have worked in healthcare (case management) for years.
Worked at an airport check-in/gate agent. My sleeve would peak through and I got a neck tattoo while I was there. While that was fine with my employer I believe it might have made it harder to work my way up to work with certain airlines. I never stayed long enough to try and moved on the creative industries instead where tattoos are not a problem at all.
When I enlisted in the military in 2008, my first choice was the marine corp. I couldn't get in because of tattooed knuckles and a back piece visible above the neck of my shirt. Ended up in the Army because they offered me a "tattoo waiver." All my tattoos were inspected, and recorded during my entrance physical, the record ended up being 7 pages. Now I'm a subaru mechanic. Also, I can hear the Philly in your voice, Frankford born and raised.
I’m a registered nurse, working in healthcare for 15 years. It’s definitely changed. I have throat face sleeeves hand tattoos and 2inch plugs. I don’t have any issues these days. Some people are hesitant but it’s all about the icebreaker
I worked in sales where the work policy wasn't very supportive for tattooed people. At that time I hadn't had any tattoos. Then I changed my career and started working for the government. Usually it's not a career you'd connect with tattooed people and there are stricter rules for some colleagues. My boss wishes I am not getting my neck, face and hands tattooed, also nothing political/illegal obviously, but apart from that I was fine to do whatever I like. I have a full sleeve now and plan on the other full sleeve. I am also allowed to show it, but I hide it around 'clients' more often. I also cover it at some of the meetings. Usually I wear short sleeves and show my tattoo around co-workers, but quickly get a blazer or jacket if needed. BUT I had to get checked by a doctor before getting hired for the government and it was one of the questions on the list if you're having tattoos or piercings. It would have been at least a point to talk about and get it checked by the doctor to get hired. But I know about co-workers that were already tattooed and still got hired, but it were all smaller tatoos. I know being heavily tattooed is limiting in some careers. But personally I do not want to work for someone who is this close minded and thinks having tattoos is being unprofessional or something like that. I wish in the country where I live, it would be less of a problem to be heavily tattooed, even in conservative jobs.
People need to come to the future and learn to mind their business. It's not on your body so if you don't like it then don't look. Simple as that. People are going to judge no matter what you do so do what makes you happy and forget the haters.
I work in peoples houses for a living some are very rich peoples houses. i have a weed leaf and joint on myforearem/wrist and not once have i had to cover it up its a big size as well. iv gotten complitments. Bosses dont care either.
I'm a medical doctor (M.D.) and have a half sleeve that is obvious whenever I wear short sleeve dress shirts, polos or scrubs. I've had no issues at work and I'm currently the Medical Director of the two institutions I work at. Not a day goes by that a patient doesn't say "Cool ink doc".
i’m a hair stylist, and don’t have any issues, if anything people love my tattoos, but i also work a job where people don’t really “care” if you have tattoos as long as you do good hair
I absolutely concur with this video. For the exception of Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida (and I wouldn't work there today anyway if they wanted to hire me now) I never had a problem finding employment. Walt Disney was THE ONE AND ONLY who wouldn't hire me because I had exposed tattoos. I had exposed tattoos when I worked as an armed courier for an armored car company, a sheriff's deputy at a sheriff's office, and a public transit bus operator where I work at today. I will admit when I applied for the armored car company in 1993, I didn't have sleeves yet but I did have a tattoo on each forearm (exposed when I wore a short sleeve company uniform) both about the size of a baseball card. However they had no issues when I started making them into sleeves and of course I had them when I was hired as a law enforcement officer (sheriff's deputy) and a public transit bus operator. Obviously all three of these jobs required me to be around the public and my employers didn't have a problem with it. Personally, I like to think of myself as one of those people who were pioneers that started/helped the tattoos into the professional working place seen by the public. BTW, no, none of my tattoos are gang symbols, hate, offensive, or even religious (Japanese Kio sleeve on my right arm and Family's English/England heritage sleeve on my left arm).
Im a electrical engineer working in office with two sleeves. Easy hide them with a jacket. Now using earrings too because the company change policy to no discrimination place.
I work in a primary school. My headmaster is fine with my tattoo as long as it's covered (wrist to top of bicep) I have no problem with keeping it covered as my school is always cold so I wear more layers to stay warm anyway 😂 but my headmaster out of school is very chilled and happy that the staff have tattoos
Neck, face and hand tats could limit your job choices. Any other locations can be covered and even if there exposed no one cares anymore. As long as you have a good set of skills in your chosen feild the tattoos will probably be not be an issue unless you have some obscene tats that you can't cover.
I thought we were past the tattoos being a deal breaker in the workplace but I was wrong. My son recently graduated from driving school for UPS. He and 22 others were sent to Baltimore for their week long course. Three people were sent home on day one because two of them had very tiny neck tattoos and one had a hand tattoo. So yeah, it’s still a dealbreaker in 2024, at least in some circles.
Not me personally but friend of mine was asked to wear long sleeve shirt as he had lower arm sleeve few years back. Not so much now even beards where frowned upon at one time
Currently in medical school and sadly the field is still being run by very old fashion people. Have had some preceptors who would tell me that its unprofessional for guys to have ear piercings and in general for a doctor to have tattoos. (my ears are pierce but i do not wear earrings while working, and my tattoos are always covered when working so they didnt know i have tattoos.) Its getting better but a majority of em still have that mind set.
I'm a psychologist (although private practice). No one seems to mind if they ever see it. I read an article that clients actually had more respect for their psychologist if they have tattoos
Associate professor in Translation studies in a Belgian university here - tattoos are totally normal and cool, though few university lecturers actually have them (personally got full arm and leg sleeves, planning on getting another sleeve + hand). Hell, some of my students have as many tattoos as I have 😆
I currently work in radiography in the nhs and have full sleeves, hands and knuckles and have no negative reactions. Most patients want to talk about them and are just interested
I find if you have tattoos on the arms and legs it's not so much of a problem it's when you get the hands and neck done that people start to judge more especially the neck but as you said it depends what your job is and it's definitely getting better all the time with tattoos becoming more popular. I have loads of tattoos arms, hands, and neck lots of visible ones I have my own business working face to face with lots of customers and they all seem ok with it.
I think I already discussed my challenges in the previous video, lol. I'm an English teacher in Japan. ;) But maybe for the next video, you can discuss potential alternatives for people like me with skin sensitivity issues like eczema. I know psoriasis is a similar issue for some people too. I've been told that plant based vegan inks might be an option?
I'm a social worker, and throughout my entire career with visible arm and chest tattoos, I've never had any issue; I recently went bolder and decided to get more tattoos on very visible areas; a neck and tattoos on both my hands. There weren't any policies saying that I couldn't, and also it's my body my choice; I'm fortunate to be working in a very liberal field, and my colleagues and supervisors were encouraging of me when I told them I wanted to get tattoos on very visible areas of my body. I personally won't get any tattoos on my face, but my neck was the furthest I'd go. I've been told by some people that I might not get hired by certain agencies because of my visible tattoos, I say, I wouldn't want to be working at those places anyways then if they were that judgemental from the get-go. Besides, I personally will hire someone with tattoos who has a wonderful personality, is still appropriate and professional when needed and is personable over someone with no tattoos and isn't relatable or personable.
I am a teacher in a middle school run by nuns... Unfortunately I cannot say I'm not judged because of them, so I decided it's best to cover them with long sleeves and trousers all year long. But I'm not forced to, but to avoid comments it's better this way. Hope this changes soon
I work for one of the biggest remittance service companies as a financial analyst, I showed my first tattoos to my former manager, nothing too crazy a bird and a scorpion, she was impressed and highly optimistic about me getting a full sleeve. Thing is that later I got a naked mermaid in the forearm quite visible then the reaction changed a bit, but the only thing she said was "you might want to cover that if you happen to go to a primary school". I get some stares in the elevator or while I giving a presentation with arms exposed, but nobody has ever asked me to cover them :)
I’ve mostly been in administrative/customer service jobs and whether or not I chose to cover them was just a day to day decision. I worked at a higher level government recruiting agency and pretty much wore cardigans daily which is cool because I love cardigans and I’m freezing 99% of the time. Most other jobs I have only covered them for large meetings. I should add that I do have 2 tattoos on my left hand ring finger and no one has said a word. I’m fairly heavily tattooed at this point with a 3/4 blackout sleeve on my right arm which will be extended down on my hand with a design at some point later this year.
Where I am, tattoos and piercings are still heavily looked down upon unfortunately. In hospitality for example a lot of places will make you cover up tattoos/take out piercings. I know lots of people who were asked to wear long sleeve shirts in the summer to cover their tattoos when at work...
i've never dealt with that but I do have a crazy Safeway story lol this was back in 2005 so Idk if it's still like this, but I was at the gym and a manager at a Safeway told me they were hiring for cashiers and bag boys. he told me the " appearance policy" and it was brutal. no piercings, no visible tattoos, no hair below the shoulders (for boys) and NO facial hair
I have full sleeves on both arms and my thighs tattooed. I’ve never had an issue. I work accounting at a furniture store. Our designer has a sleeve in one arm. My boss couldn’t care less because he’s got them too. Most reactions I get is people love them and wonder where I got them. We have to dress pretty formal…or what I’d call formal..business casual. I wouldn’t however tattoo my hands or my neck or my face.. to me that’s a little too far
I’m ok pharma advertising. And I been tatted since I started 16 years ago. Small at first. Then went quarter sleeve and was worried about being told cover up because one of my other jobs told me to take my earring out. So I thought this wound be the same. Come to find out more and more sales folks or even workers of mine were fully inked. That’s when the full journey to sleeve began and hasn’t stopped. Let’s get inky ✍️ 🐺 🤌🏼👊🏼
Unfortunately for me it has held me back. Not so much with younger people but definitely older people. It just means I've had to build up my business outside the box 😎
I work in a creative field. I produce and edit videos: commercials, mini-docs, promotional material, non-profit stuff, etc. I also work in a community college communications and marketing department. I worked there for 10+ years with no tattoos. Then out of the blue I walk in with a half sleeve on my forearm. Now, I got some looks. But most, if not all, were very accepting of them. I received no grief from my boss or the president of the college. In fact, I received many compliments from many of the folks on campus. And then a year later I got the other arm done. And the same thing. Also, no problems. So, I guess in my industry, it's a little more accepting being that it's a creative field and we're supposed to be a little different haha. That's just my experience.
I think it mostly depends what kind of tattoos you have A greek tattoo sleeve will have a way better impression than a skulls and guns sleeve for example
I’ve never worried about tattoos in the workplace or during an interview (I’ve been asked to cover up however). I’ve worried more about my gauges. So much so that I own a pair of what I call fleshies. Their flesh colored and sort of hide the gapping holes in my ears.
My sons' MAs has a hand tattoo. I find that the hand tattoo is okay, as long as it's something respectable, like a lions face, or a rose for examples... skull hand tattoos seem frowned upon.
I was always told by my mom to not get any tattoos on my face neck and arms, for the most part I have no intention of getting them there, I like the idea of being able to cover them up with long sleeves or when I want to look professional in a suit or something, I recently went to MEPS for the military and I was so surprised at the amount of people who had tattoos but neck tattoos and hand tattoos and some of them can be overlooked by the military, I never knew that, I thought if you had neck tattoos or hand tattoos then you can’t enlist, I believe there are exceptions to allowing tattoos in the military though, not everything is acceptable.
Since I serve the public as part of the legal world, I keep my arm tattoos covered. I do this because I want to not because I have been told. As long as they are not offensive (mine are not) then the biz allows it.
Luckily I’ve had jobs where no one has problems with my tattoos. I worked at retail stores and customers would always give me compliments about how cool they look and they’ll even ask me where I get them done. I even work with a guy who has a bunch of tattoos as well and he’s from Hawaii too and he also has his hands, half of his neck, and a bit of his face tattooed
I have a full sleeve and have to cover it with a clothing black sleeve... And I wanted to tattoo something on my hand but that aint possible, unfortunately.
I am cool with tattoos but here is my take: I work in a demartologist office in Florida and see that 1/3 of our procedures are tattoo removals. I pretty much talk to all of them and the most common reason is that they are either having challenges with their careers or real trouble finding a good job. Almost all are tats below the wrist or neck up. Some stories are really sad.
I’ve only worked warehouse jobs for the past 13 years. I work two of them currently. Those types of jobs don’t really care about tattoos, piercings, hair, or clothing choices unless you’re a supervisor and up sometimes. Recently one of my jobs lifted the strict policy of supervisors, managers, and drivers having visible tattoos, unnatural hair color, piercings, long hair for men, and facial hair other than a mustache. The boomers and older Gen Xers are aging out of the workforce and millennials, who are the most tattooed, are taking over. Millennials and a lot of Gen X don’t give a damn about appearance as much. I’ve been to the DMV and bank recently and the workers there have tattoos on their hands and fingers. I see other professionals on Instagram who are doctors and etc with visible tattoos. It’s not a taboo thing anymore thankfully. Appearance doesn’t tell you who’s a good person or worker. People who say they won’t hire or get service from anyone with tattoos are ignorant and very close minded.
It's not valid here in the UK. Most organizations have a tattoo policy, which typically excludes overtly political, obscene or otherwise offensive tats. There are people in front-line local government jobs in this city with neck tattoos and full sleeves. A young lady who works at a local supermarket has small and non-offensive face tattoos. It's not considered a problem, because she's excellent at her job. Around 14% of teachers here are inked. 🤷♂️
The Truth Is Yes Tatoo Can Effect A Person Getting Job or Work or May Effect Its Job Carrer, Many Job Sectors n Even Govt Companies Dont Allow Geting Tatoo, Especially If Its Visible Tatoo, Thats Sad😢🙏
I work in the mental health field. I have approximately two dozen tattoos (none that I couldn't cover, if asked to do so). I also have 30 piercings. I sometimes color my hair purple. None of these are unacceptable in this field. When I was working with teens, they were even an asset. Only once when working in crisis services, did a client not like them (he was schizophrenic and hyper religious) and I just pulled the sleeves of my top (long sleeves since it was Winter at the time) down to cover them. Any job that discriminates against tattoos, I would not want anyway! Btw I am 68 years wise.
My boss is cool with my tattoos. She loves the sleeve I am working on. Of course my coworkers are always asking about them. I work as a team leader for Jack In The Box. Even my boss’s boss likes my tattoos
I have a tattoo, it's on the inside of my wrist, making it easy enough to cover if need be. I work in security. When I did security work in hospitals, I had a regular roster that required me to wear plain clothes, and I wore short-sleeved shirts, exposing my tattoo. My boss told me to make sure I covered it up, but only after I showed him that it was there and asked him what he wanted done, given that he asked myself and the guard I worked with to remove our earrings
So I work security at Allied Universal. They where very strict at first. Especially since I have a full blown neck tattoo. I remember they had to call 3 people to see if they would make an exception.I was asked to always wear a turtle neck and long sleeves. I used to work 1st shift and they would be very strict if the tattoo would pop up, just a little I would attract attention from coworkers and supervisors. Then I switch to 3rd shift and since I don’t see the higher ups or people in general I have no problems. Now everyone now and then I do cover 1st and 2nd shift but ….now they don’t say anything. I feel they just care if I do my job right. I think they just look pass it now. But I do wish I could extend my tattoos but I feel It feels I’m walking a tin line.
I have worked in the OR at several US hospitals and their policies are always the same. Facial hair should be covered, no fake nails and nail polish, no jewelry and tattoes most be covered at all times while working. Workers just ignore those rules and do as they want. 😂
I’ve been asked to wear a suit jacket since my arms are mostly covered but I do work with the public. I didn’t take it as a bad thing but I just know some people still relate tattoos with something bad or trashy unfortunately. My friend just got a job and was thinking of me to work with her however, they told her they “don’t hire people with sleeves” so. That left me out lol I guess it all depends but I think it’s more and more acceptable with each year that passes. At least in terms of arms and such. Face and neck, that’s a different story lol
We're in the year 2024. Any employer who discriminates against tattoos has their heads stuck up their asses. I don't think in major cities like NY, Philly, L.A., etc. is this an issue in today's age. I could be wrong though. I work in corporate American and have a full arm sleeve tattoo, no issues here. I guess if it's on your hands, neck or face that could be a different story depending on the line of work your in.
I work in a conservative religious office and I am very visibly tattooed, including tattoos on my hands, throat, neck, and face. My circumstances are unique as to how I ended up working there and having all these tattoos and I consider myself very fortunate in that regard. I think for most people it would be quite a challenge to get hired in many work environments while having tattoos on the face, neck, throat, and/or hands, unless it's a very relaxed type of work environment, a skill trade with little interaction with the public, or unless they know someone who can get them through the door. First impressions mean a lot, and unfortunately there's still negative stigma with highly visibly tattoos, though not as much as there used to be before. Most of the tattoos that are becoming acceptable in work environments nowadays are in areas that can be covered. I also think that small "cute" tattoos on the hands and/or neck, especially for females, are getting more accepted in workplaces, as I see them more often on cashiers and other types of workers.
I work for the railway, front of house customer service, got my fingers, hands, arms, legs and chest - I have a traditional pin up girl on my inner forearm with her boobs out / no one has every made a negative comment to me.
I waited until I was established in my career. I teach at a university. Frankly, the students really dictate what is ok in their environment and I was told the other day by a student that I had a 'cool prof' vibe. I also have earrings and longer hair. Nobody I work with has an issue with it but I do have to say I have built a strong track record and I am considered a dependable goto guy. That likely buys me some slack. I agree with the first guy...you need to show a bit of common sense. If you want to have tattoos saying vulgar things then don't expect certain clientele to want to work with you. That would be seen as a sign of an inability to make reasonable choices. Nobody wants a client facing person without good judgement and more and more of us, including myself, are client facing.
Different people are getting tattoos nowadays… The Tattoo World’s cool factor dipped but tattooed employees got an upgrade (per capita) Ps 🤦🏽♂️“I work for the government” Tragic
wait it's also like that in america? I thought it's only happening in third world countries like mine cuz sometimes i saw military person or cop in videos having like one almost full sleeve n I'd be like damn my country could never
There is a study somwhere where they tried to find evidence on wether heavily tattooed people tend to have more psychopatic behaviors vs the ones who are not. The study surprisingly found out somewhat of an opposite result: tattooed people showed traits such as open mindness, less control need, empathy and creativity... :)
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I’m an ER nurse. I was hired having a few arm tattoos. Now I am working on my leg sleeve and just blasted my hand (fingers/hand/wrist) and guess what everyone loves all my tattoos from the higher ups to the patients. Tattoos are normal now!
Unluckily, I've gone through an ER a few too many times in the last few years. I am a vet and I go through the VA for my medical care. I couldn't care less if my doctor/nurse had tattoos. If he/she is a veteran, I almost expect to see a few.
I'm a lawyer, been practicing for 7 years and have had tattoos even before law school. I've worked at some of the largest law firms in the country, and can tell you that tattoos have never been an issue. Although my tattoos are mostly covered up since I wear suits everyday, I've worn short sleeve shirts on occasion into the office and never had issues. I have colleagues that have visible tattoos and it doesn't seem to have hindered them. Ive worked for old institutional stuffy law firms that have been around for over a hundred years and the people I work with never bat an eye. I'm from a western country though, and I understand that some Asian countries like Japan still have a stigma to tattoos.
I was looking for a comment from someone in the legal field, Im currently in paralegal school and I don’t have any visible tattoos, but lately I’ve been thinking of inking my arms, reading this is convincing me to start.
@@darkyunkshould be good if you’re coming in with a suit everyday. I have both arms with a half sleeve up to my elbow but since I don’t have any on my hands and face/neck im pretty confident it’s okay
Nicee! What brands are your dress shirts and suits?
I do sales and originally was told to cover up any visible tattoos originally, but the last few years it's become more acceptable. Now most our sales team is inked up. Thankfully we don't have to cover up anymore.
It's great that people are being less judgmental regarding tattoos, but I would still caution people. If you are in a highly competitive field, and you are new to the industry, visible tattoos can possibly be a factor that leads to making finding your first few jobs very difficult. *cough cough* IT *cough cough* Unconscious bias does happen even to the best of hiring managers.
No one really cares after you have experience, but new job switchers may want to wait a few years before getting inked in a visible area.
I'm a nurse who got hired while having a full sleeve. The person who hired me said 'we don't judge based on physical appearance, but more based on character'.
Obviously tattoos won't affect your skillset for a specific job, but tattoos are probably more than likely to have more issues with employment than being clean. And also there are parts of your body in which tattoos are very normalized. If I walked in with a face tattoo, I don't even think the interview would've gotten far.
As someone with hand tattoos working in a professional setting that is funded by the government, it will come down to the employer, but where I am, my hand tattoos are not an issue.
I have a blackout sleeve and a full sleeve on the other arm hand tattoos to boot. I was not only employed but I am an ordained minister and have pastored churches after my military career. I found you have to be the one to change the stereotype.
NHS dental nurse here with full arm sleeve and a couple other arm tattoos. Trust me, with the shortage of dental nurses they do not care about tattoos at all they just need the staff lol. I’ve had nothing but positive interactions with patients and staff with them, you’re right it can be a good conversation topic/small talk during a patient’s appointment.
I worked in the financial industry and while I have two sleeves and a chest piece, I’m mostly covered up so they wouldn’t been seen in case upper management is around. I don’t want to chance it, but I’ve seen others with their visible tattoos and they had no issues.
Just got back from a Royal Caribbean cruise and most of the higher ranking crew members walking around had visible sleeves! Loved it!
Also, I’m a manager in the dental field and I would love to talk to you about the shift in staffing and patient acceptance of tattoos in the dental field!
That is the reason I waited until 42 to get my arm sleeve. Not that it should matter, but that was always in the back of my head.
Totally get this, i work in fostering and adoption and held out til i was 47. It’s in all my head, two full sleeves now and getting more done. Work with many professionals and no one really cares.
@SkilfulLeader1 I also referee wrestling on the side. I was worried the Athletic Directors wouldn't have me back. Being a "bad example " and all. 🤣
Thank you for this video. I'm graduating college soon and will be entering the workforce. I feel the constant need to cover up my tattoos because of what older adults will think, but this makes me feel better about it.
I am a banker with one of the nations largest banks and have my tattoos showing every day. There is hope!
That’s awesome! Do you work with the public?
@@EvolveINKi am on the floor yes. I am a personal banker with an office in a branch. People come to me for their financial issues all day, tats exposed.
I have never had an issue with my tattoos in many industries such as food, retail, security & in business offices. For the most part, if the tattoos are not offensive in any way (like bad language or something), then I've found that most employers are accepting of it. That and I have plenty of co-workers & managers who also have tattoos. My arms have the most tattoos and for me, it's more of a conversation starter in getting to know who I am and what my tattoos mean to me 🙂
I'm a Montessori Lead teacher and also the music teacher and both my arms are sleeved out. I wear t-shirts almost everyday and my ink is very visible. I've never run into any issues with my tattoos or faced rebuke from my bosses. I work with students aged 2-6, communicate often with parents (who are often tatted themselves LOL) and my appearance never interferes with my professionalism or my work efficiency. My students are now almost all coming in with temporary stamp tattoos and I never hear objections from the parents or my bosses; instead, students often tell me about inquiring with their parents about markings all over my arms and parents explain about tattoos and, quite often, will share if they have one too.
A decade ago the work scene was so different and tattoos were such a stigma in the workplace, but times have changed and they're so much more acceptable and normalized. Digging this new scene and vibe for sure.
When I got my 4th tattoo,I showed my boss and he said ooo that's nice. but I know there are some places in Japan that tattoo's are not allowed at all. But I don't plan on going there anytime soon.
I'm a therapist and I have a bunch of really cool tattoos. Most are hidden beneath clothing and I've only had a few patients ask about the visible one on my wrist, but no one has ever expressed any problems with them in the work place.
I’ve been a Nurse for ten years and tattoos is very common among nurses, techs, certified nurses assistant, doctors, and other healthcare workers.
With teaching there were some schools ive worked with that made you cover tattoos if visible yet theres are some schools like the school im at now they do not care if you have visible tattoos. But it does still depend on district and prinicple. At one school i had to cover it up and i have a half sleeve wearing jackets everyday was hard but now i dont have fo hide it
Both hand sleeves up to neck, and work in chain grocery store, tatts or no tatts it is how u serve the customers. A carton of fresh milk wit good customer service can make their day superb. I love EvolveInk❤
Yes, I’m from Florida and my first job when I was 17 was Publix which is a grocery store only in the southern states.
Loved that job worked it five years but They didn’t allow for tattoos or piercings to be visible. Myself and a few other co workers had to either cover tatts or piercings.
That was back in 2007. Publix still has this policy to this day. I think it’s smart business move for them because it’s their brand and are very known and revered as the best grocery store for their customer service and squeaky clean image of the employees.
I haven’t worked there in yeaaaarss as I work from home now but never had a problem about my tattoos or piercings anywhere else. Just when I worked at Publix. Depending on the manger that worked on certain days they’d let me leave in my piercing and the customers generally loved it if they ever noticed it. Got lots of compliments if I ever left it in. This old lady back then LOVED my Monroe piercing (it was just a tiny sparkle Diamond)and then she lost her marbles when she realized its named after the actress. 😂💖
It never stopped me from getting a job. But mine can be easily hidden. I also used nepotism to get a job. So that helped.
I'm in the military/defense space. People that DON'T have tattoos are less common in my work environment.
Heavily tattooed and employed, I think the thing is how you wear your ink and if it's vulgar or not, but in every interview I do wear long sleeve nice fitting shirts just my neck and hands show how tattooed I am, iv gotten every job iv interviewed for
I will say I work primarily as a window cleaner “ I am not currently tattooed” on commercial buildings/ high rises the tattooed guys don’t really get any looks or concern, but when cleaning residential homes I’ve seen many homeowners become visibly uncomfortable letting the guys in and many times follow them very closely almost as if they suspect they will steal something. I will admit this happens more often with senior citizen customers but I suspect this may occasionally effect whether someone has us return to clean their home again. Just things considered.. I plan to get my first tattoo soon but plan to get somewhere can easily covered by shirt or pants. Love your channel and am learning allot thanks.
Even though I have two full sleeve, many of the people I work with forget they are there. When I have done interviews I have found that asking them about the organisations tattoos policy makes them think and usually brakes the tension from the interview.
As a concierge with visible tattoos I can honestly say, it depends on the style of ink that you have and how you carry yourself. Blackwork and Realism tattoos are more acceptable in professional settings. Placement and quality is super important too.
Thankfully the restaurant I work at here in Ireland are all cool with my tattoos. They don't see the issue
I think it’s all about placement, I have two legs sleeves , a couple on my back, a chest piece and 4 tiny little ones on my arms. As a nurse, whom is bare to the elbow every day, people only see the 4 tiny tats! Never been as issue.❤
I just turned last week 55 and I got my first tattoo in the 1990s. I am ALL FOR tattoos in the workforce, and I have never had any issues with employment. I have worked in healthcare (case management) for years.
Worked at an airport check-in/gate agent. My sleeve would peak through and I got a neck tattoo while I was there. While that was fine with my employer I believe it might have made it harder to work my way up to work with certain airlines. I never stayed long enough to try and moved on the creative industries instead where tattoos are not a problem at all.
When I enlisted in the military in 2008, my first choice was the marine corp. I couldn't get in because of tattooed knuckles and a back piece visible above the neck of my shirt. Ended up in the Army because they offered me a "tattoo waiver." All my tattoos were inspected, and recorded during my entrance physical, the record ended up being 7 pages. Now I'm a subaru mechanic. Also, I can hear the Philly in your voice, Frankford born and raised.
I'm getting my 6th tattoo on April 5th can't wait. 3 of my Tattoos are on my upper arms and the other 2 are on my left and right forearms😊
I’m a registered nurse, working in healthcare for 15 years. It’s definitely changed. I have throat face sleeeves hand tattoos and 2inch plugs. I don’t have any issues these days. Some people are hesitant but it’s all about the icebreaker
I worked in sales where the work policy wasn't very supportive for tattooed people. At that time I hadn't had any tattoos. Then I changed my career and started working for the government. Usually it's not a career you'd connect with tattooed people and there are stricter rules for some colleagues. My boss wishes I am not getting my neck, face and hands tattooed, also nothing political/illegal obviously, but apart from that I was fine to do whatever I like.
I have a full sleeve now and plan on the other full sleeve. I am also allowed to show it, but I hide it around 'clients' more often. I also cover it at some of the meetings. Usually I wear short sleeves and show my tattoo around co-workers, but quickly get a blazer or jacket if needed. BUT I had to get checked by a doctor before getting hired for the government and it was one of the questions on the list if you're having tattoos or piercings. It would have been at least a point to talk about and get it checked by the doctor to get hired. But I know about co-workers that were already tattooed and still got hired, but it were all smaller tatoos.
I know being heavily tattooed is limiting in some careers. But personally I do not want to work for someone who is this close minded and thinks having tattoos is being unprofessional or something like that.
I wish in the country where I live, it would be less of a problem to be heavily tattooed, even in conservative jobs.
People need to come to the future and learn to mind their business. It's not on your body so if you don't like it then don't look. Simple as that. People are going to judge no matter what you do so do what makes you happy and forget the haters.
I think was a real problem yearsss ago but not so much anymore
I work in peoples houses for a living some are very rich peoples houses. i have a weed leaf and joint on myforearem/wrist and not once have i had to cover it up its a big size as well. iv gotten complitments. Bosses dont care either.
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I'm a medical doctor (M.D.) and have a half sleeve that is obvious whenever I wear short sleeve dress shirts, polos or scrubs. I've had no issues at work and I'm currently the Medical Director of the two institutions I work at. Not a day goes by that a patient doesn't say "Cool ink doc".
i’m a hair stylist, and don’t have any issues, if anything people love my tattoos, but i also work a job where people don’t really “care” if you have tattoos as long as you do good hair
I work in a hospital in Canada, I do patient care (I’m not a nurse. I’m a PSW/CNA ) in neurology and I have never had a negative experience.
I absolutely concur with this video. For the exception of Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida (and I wouldn't work there today anyway if they wanted to hire me now) I never had a problem finding employment. Walt Disney was THE ONE AND ONLY who wouldn't hire me because I had exposed tattoos. I had exposed tattoos when I worked as an armed courier for an armored car company, a sheriff's deputy at a sheriff's office, and a public transit bus operator where I work at today. I will admit when I applied for the armored car company in 1993, I didn't have sleeves yet but I did have a tattoo on each forearm (exposed when I wore a short sleeve company uniform) both about the size of a baseball card. However they had no issues when I started making them into sleeves and of course I had them when I was hired as a law enforcement officer (sheriff's deputy) and a public transit bus operator. Obviously all three of these jobs required me to be around the public and my employers didn't have a problem with it. Personally, I like to think of myself as one of those people who were pioneers that started/helped the tattoos into the professional working place seen by the public. BTW, no, none of my tattoos are gang symbols, hate, offensive, or even religious (Japanese Kio sleeve on my right arm and Family's English/England heritage sleeve on my left arm).
Im a electrical engineer working in office with two sleeves. Easy hide them with a jacket. Now using earrings too because the company change policy to no discrimination place.
I'm an airline pilot and it's in our handbook that visible tattoos are not allowed when we are in uniform.
That’s interesting because most of the time the poults are not seen by the public
I work in a primary school. My headmaster is fine with my tattoo as long as it's covered (wrist to top of bicep) I have no problem with keeping it covered as my school is always cold so I wear more layers to stay warm anyway 😂 but my headmaster out of school is very chilled and happy that the staff have tattoos
Neck, face and hand tats could limit your job choices. Any other locations can be covered and even if there exposed no one cares anymore. As long as you have a good set of skills in your chosen feild the tattoos will probably be not be an issue unless you have some obscene tats that you can't cover.
I thought we were past the tattoos being a deal breaker in the workplace but I was wrong. My son recently graduated from driving school for UPS. He and 22 others were sent to Baltimore for their week long course. Three people were sent home on day one because two of them had very tiny neck tattoos and one had a hand tattoo. So yeah, it’s still a dealbreaker in 2024, at least in some circles.
Not me personally but friend of mine was asked to wear long sleeve shirt as he had lower arm sleeve few years back. Not so much now even beards where frowned upon at one time
Currently in medical school and sadly the field is still being run by very old fashion people. Have had some preceptors who would tell me that its unprofessional for guys to have ear piercings and in general for a doctor to have tattoos. (my ears are pierce but i do not wear earrings while working, and my tattoos are always covered when working so they didnt know i have tattoos.) Its getting better but a majority of em still have that mind set.
I'm a psychologist (although private practice). No one seems to mind if they ever see it. I read an article that clients actually had more respect for their psychologist if they have tattoos
Associate professor in Translation studies in a Belgian university here - tattoos are totally normal and cool, though few university lecturers actually have them (personally got full arm and leg sleeves, planning on getting another sleeve + hand). Hell, some of my students have as many tattoos as I have 😆
I work at a casino. I work directly with our guests. I have never had a problem. Others there are heavily tattooed. Hands and neck.
thats reassuring to hear lol
I currently work in radiography in the nhs and have full sleeves, hands and knuckles and have no negative reactions. Most patients want to talk about them and are just interested
I find if you have tattoos on the arms and legs it's not so much of a problem it's when you get the hands and neck done that people start to judge more especially the neck but as you said it depends what your job is and it's definitely getting better all the time with tattoos becoming more popular. I have loads of tattoos arms, hands, and neck lots of visible ones I have my own business working face to face with lots of customers and they all seem ok with it.
I think I already discussed my challenges in the previous video, lol. I'm an English teacher in Japan. ;)
But maybe for the next video, you can discuss potential alternatives for people like me with skin sensitivity issues like eczema. I know psoriasis is a similar issue for some people too. I've been told that plant based vegan inks might be an option?
I'm a social worker, and throughout my entire career with visible arm and chest tattoos, I've never had any issue; I recently went bolder and decided to get more tattoos on very visible areas; a neck and tattoos on both my hands. There weren't any policies saying that I couldn't, and also it's my body my choice; I'm fortunate to be working in a very liberal field, and my colleagues and supervisors were encouraging of me when I told them I wanted to get tattoos on very visible areas of my body.
I personally won't get any tattoos on my face, but my neck was the furthest I'd go. I've been told by some people that I might not get hired by certain agencies because of my visible tattoos, I say, I wouldn't want to be working at those places anyways then if they were that judgemental from the get-go.
Besides, I personally will hire someone with tattoos who has a wonderful personality, is still appropriate and professional when needed and is personable over someone with no tattoos and isn't relatable or personable.
I am a teacher in a middle school run by nuns... Unfortunately I cannot say I'm not judged because of them, so I decided it's best to cover them with long sleeves and trousers all year long.
But I'm not forced to, but to avoid comments it's better this way.
Hope this changes soon
I work for one of the biggest remittance service companies as a financial analyst, I showed my first tattoos to my former manager, nothing too crazy a bird and a scorpion, she was impressed and highly optimistic about me getting a full sleeve. Thing is that later I got a naked mermaid in the forearm quite visible then the reaction changed a bit, but the only thing she said was "you might want to cover that if you happen to go to a primary school". I get some stares in the elevator or while I giving a presentation with arms exposed, but nobody has ever asked me to cover them :)
I’ve mostly been in administrative/customer service jobs and whether or not I chose to cover them was just a day to day decision. I worked at a higher level government recruiting agency and pretty much wore cardigans daily which is cool because I love cardigans and I’m freezing 99% of the time. Most other jobs I have only covered them for large meetings. I should add that I do have 2 tattoos on my left hand ring finger and no one has said a word. I’m fairly heavily tattooed at this point with a 3/4 blackout sleeve on my right arm which will be extended down on my hand with a design at some point later this year.
Where I am, tattoos and piercings are still heavily looked down upon unfortunately. In hospitality for example a lot of places will make you cover up tattoos/take out piercings. I know lots of people who were asked to wear long sleeve shirts in the summer to cover their tattoos when at work...
i've never dealt with that but I do have a crazy Safeway story lol
this was back in 2005 so Idk if it's still like this, but I was at the gym and a manager at a Safeway told me they were hiring for cashiers and bag boys. he told me the " appearance policy" and it was brutal.
no piercings, no visible tattoos, no hair below the shoulders (for boys) and NO facial hair
I have full sleeves on both arms and my thighs tattooed. I’ve never had an issue. I work accounting at a furniture store. Our designer has a sleeve in one arm. My boss couldn’t care less because he’s got them too. Most reactions I get is people love them and wonder where I got them. We have to dress pretty formal…or what I’d call formal..business casual. I wouldn’t however tattoo my hands or my neck or my face.. to me that’s a little too far
I’m ok pharma advertising. And I been tatted since I started 16 years ago. Small at first. Then went quarter sleeve and was worried about being told cover up because one of my other jobs told me to take my earring out. So I thought this wound be the same. Come to find out more and more sales folks or even workers of mine were fully inked. That’s when the full journey to sleeve began and hasn’t stopped. Let’s get inky ✍️ 🐺 🤌🏼👊🏼
Unfortunately for me it has held me back. Not so much with younger people but definitely older people. It just means I've had to build up my business outside the box 😎
I work in a creative field. I produce and edit videos: commercials, mini-docs, promotional material, non-profit stuff, etc. I also work in a community college communications and marketing department. I worked there for 10+ years with no tattoos. Then out of the blue I walk in with a half sleeve on my forearm. Now, I got some looks. But most, if not all, were very accepting of them. I received no grief from my boss or the president of the college. In fact, I received many compliments from many of the folks on campus. And then a year later I got the other arm done. And the same thing. Also, no problems. So, I guess in my industry, it's a little more accepting being that it's a creative field and we're supposed to be a little different haha. That's just my experience.
I think it mostly depends what kind of tattoos you have
A greek tattoo sleeve will have a way better impression than a skulls and guns sleeve for example
I’ve never worried about tattoos in the workplace or during an interview (I’ve been asked to cover up however). I’ve worried more about my gauges. So much so that I own a pair of what I call fleshies. Their flesh colored and sort of hide the gapping holes in my ears.
My sons' MAs has a hand tattoo. I find that the hand tattoo is okay, as long as it's something respectable, like a lions face, or a rose for examples... skull hand tattoos seem frowned upon.
I was always told by my mom to not get any tattoos on my face neck and arms, for the most part I have no intention of getting them there, I like the idea of being able to cover them up with long sleeves or when I want to look professional in a suit or something, I recently went to MEPS for the military and I was so surprised at the amount of people who had tattoos but neck tattoos and hand tattoos and some of them can be overlooked by the military, I never knew that, I thought if you had neck tattoos or hand tattoos then you can’t enlist, I believe there are exceptions to allowing tattoos in the military though, not everything is acceptable.
Since I serve the public as part of the legal world, I keep my arm tattoos covered. I do this because I want to not because I have been told. As long as they are not offensive (mine are not) then the biz allows it.
Luckily I’ve had jobs where no one has problems with my tattoos. I worked at retail stores and customers would always give me compliments about how cool they look and they’ll even ask me where I get them done. I even work with a guy who has a bunch of tattoos as well and he’s from Hawaii too and he also has his hands, half of his neck, and a bit of his face tattooed
I am a nurse in the UK and I have a full arm sleeve. My patients like them, you can have tattoos as long as it is not offensive.
"offensive" is super subjective though.
@@Lowtan it sure is harder now as people get easily offended now 😅
@@ralphmagtibay17 big facts
I have a full sleeve and have to cover it with a clothing black sleeve... And I wanted to tattoo something on my hand but that aint possible, unfortunately.
I am cool with tattoos but here is my take: I work in a demartologist office in Florida and see that 1/3 of our procedures are tattoo removals. I pretty much talk to all of them and the most common reason is that they are either having challenges with their careers or real trouble finding a good job. Almost all are tats below the wrist or neck up. Some stories are really sad.
1/3 is actually insane. i wouldnt think the number would be that high.
Academia at the university level and k-12 education. Never had an issue with piercings, colored hair, or tattoos.
I’ve only worked warehouse jobs for the past 13 years. I work two of them currently. Those types of jobs don’t really care about tattoos, piercings, hair, or clothing choices unless you’re a supervisor and up sometimes. Recently one of my jobs lifted the strict policy of supervisors, managers, and drivers having visible tattoos, unnatural hair color, piercings, long hair for men, and facial hair other than a mustache. The boomers and older Gen Xers are aging out of the workforce and millennials, who are the most tattooed, are taking over. Millennials and a lot of Gen X don’t give a damn about appearance as much. I’ve been to the DMV and bank recently and the workers there have tattoos on their hands and fingers. I see other professionals on Instagram who are doctors and etc with visible tattoos. It’s not a taboo thing anymore thankfully. Appearance doesn’t tell you who’s a good person or worker. People who say they won’t hire or get service from anyone with tattoos are ignorant and very close minded.
It's not valid here in the UK. Most organizations have a tattoo policy, which typically excludes overtly political, obscene or otherwise offensive tats. There are people in front-line local government jobs in this city with neck tattoos and full sleeves. A young lady who works at a local supermarket has small and non-offensive face tattoos. It's not considered a problem, because she's excellent at her job. Around 14% of teachers here are inked. 🤷♂️
The Truth Is Yes Tatoo Can Effect A Person Getting Job or Work or May Effect Its Job Carrer, Many Job Sectors n Even Govt Companies Dont Allow Geting Tatoo, Especially If Its Visible Tatoo, Thats Sad😢🙏
I work in the mental health field. I have approximately two dozen tattoos (none that I couldn't cover, if asked to do so). I also have 30 piercings. I sometimes color my hair purple. None of these are unacceptable in this field. When I was working with teens, they were even an asset. Only once when working in crisis services, did a client not like them (he was schizophrenic and hyper religious) and I just pulled the sleeves of my top (long sleeves since it was Winter at the time) down to cover them. Any job that discriminates against tattoos, I would not want anyway! Btw I am 68 years wise.
My boss is cool with my tattoos. She loves the sleeve I am working on. Of course my coworkers are always asking about them. I work as a team leader for Jack In The Box. Even my boss’s boss likes my tattoos
I have a tattoo, it's on the inside of my wrist, making it easy enough to cover if need be. I work in security. When I did security work in hospitals, I had a regular roster that required me to wear plain clothes, and I wore short-sleeved shirts, exposing my tattoo. My boss told me to make sure I covered it up, but only after I showed him that it was there and asked him what he wanted done, given that he asked myself and the guard I worked with to remove our earrings
Mind you, there are nurses and doctors with tattoos, and nurses are rewired to wear short sleeves, which could expose tattoos
So I work security at Allied Universal. They where very strict at first. Especially since I have a full blown neck tattoo. I remember they had to call 3 people to see if they would make an exception.I was asked to always wear a turtle neck and long sleeves. I used to work 1st shift and they would be very strict if the tattoo would pop up, just a little I would attract attention from coworkers and supervisors.
Then I switch to 3rd shift and since I don’t see the higher ups or people in general I have no problems. Now everyone now and then I do cover 1st and 2nd shift but ….now they don’t say anything. I feel they just care if I do my job right. I think they just look pass it now. But I do wish I could extend my tattoos but I feel It feels I’m walking a tin line.
I have worked in the OR at several US hospitals and their policies are always the same. Facial hair should be covered, no fake nails and nail polish, no jewelry and tattoes most be covered at all times while working. Workers just ignore those rules and do as they want. 😂
I work in a jail where we are allowed to have tattoos, but they must be covered and nothing below the wrists or above the neck
I'm a roller coaster mechanic and I have tattoos😊
I wanna hear from people with face tattoos. Hand, arms. Those are whatever. Who is rocking a face tattoo as a lawyer, CEO, nurse, etc ? 😂
I’ve been asked to wear a suit jacket since my arms are mostly covered but I do work with the public. I didn’t take it as a bad thing but I just know some people still relate tattoos with something bad or trashy unfortunately. My friend just got a job and was thinking of me to work with her however, they told her they “don’t hire people with sleeves” so. That left me out lol I guess it all depends but I think it’s more and more acceptable with each year that passes. At least in terms of arms and such. Face and neck, that’s a different story lol
I work at Kohler and all the hard workers gots tattoos
We're in the year 2024. Any employer who discriminates against tattoos has their heads stuck up their asses. I don't think in major cities like NY, Philly, L.A., etc. is this an issue in today's age. I could be wrong though. I work in corporate American and have a full arm sleeve tattoo, no issues here. I guess if it's on your hands, neck or face that could be a different story depending on the line of work your in.
I work in a conservative religious office and I am very visibly tattooed, including tattoos on my hands, throat, neck, and face. My circumstances are unique as to how I ended up working there and having all these tattoos and I consider myself very fortunate in that regard. I think for most people it would be quite a challenge to get hired in many work environments while having tattoos on the face, neck, throat, and/or hands, unless it's a very relaxed type of work environment, a skill trade with little interaction with the public, or unless they know someone who can get them through the door. First impressions mean a lot, and unfortunately there's still negative stigma with highly visibly tattoos, though not as much as there used to be before. Most of the tattoos that are becoming acceptable in work environments nowadays are in areas that can be covered. I also think that small "cute" tattoos on the hands and/or neck, especially for females, are getting more accepted in workplaces, as I see them more often on cashiers and other types of workers.
since getting a full on sleeve ive worked for two different companies that are Christian owned and neither cared.
I work for the railway, front of house customer service, got my fingers, hands, arms, legs and chest - I have a traditional pin up girl on my inner forearm with her boobs out / no one has every made a negative comment to me.
That’s awesome! People are definitely becoming more open minded
It hasn’t effected me yet
Social work. We have a lot of ink
I waited until I was established in my career. I teach at a university. Frankly, the students really dictate what is ok in their environment and I was told the other day by a student that I had a 'cool prof' vibe. I also have earrings and longer hair. Nobody I work with has an issue with it but I do have to say I have built a strong track record and I am considered a dependable goto guy. That likely buys me some slack. I agree with the first guy...you need to show a bit of common sense. If you want to have tattoos saying vulgar things then don't expect certain clientele to want to work with you. That would be seen as a sign of an inability to make reasonable choices. Nobody wants a client facing person without good judgement and more and more of us, including myself, are client facing.
Different people are getting tattoos nowadays… The Tattoo World’s cool factor dipped but tattooed employees got an upgrade (per capita)
Ps 🤦🏽♂️“I work for the government”
Tragic
Every person I've worked with is fine with my tattoos.
wait it's also like that in america? I thought it's only happening in third world countries like mine cuz sometimes i saw military person or cop in videos having like one almost full sleeve n I'd be like damn my country could never
I don’t have any tattoos yet
I feel like people with tattoos are better decisions maker and more confident
Is that true?
Is there a study about it ?
There is a study somwhere where they tried to find evidence on wether heavily tattooed people tend to have more psychopatic behaviors vs the ones who are not. The study surprisingly found out somewhat of an opposite result: tattooed people showed traits such as open mindness, less control need, empathy and creativity... :)