Uncovered Tattoos and work.
Discussion
wolf1 said:
It is me that matters though as I decide who I hire and all my staff are customer facing. None of my customers have a problem with the way any of my staff look from the dreadlocks, face piercing or tattoos as they already know the service we provide is top notch which is why they come back year after year. I'd rather not deal with people who judge upon looks alone but thankfully it appears they seem to be in the minority which is no loss to my business.
No doubt it depends on what business you are in - not a tattoo parlour I assume ! I'm thinking of a normal shop or restaurant.
MrOrange said:
I don't understand that. You chose, for whatever reason, to have tattoos. And then cover them up? Why?
I cover them at work, I work shifts but some of my shifts mean I am in the office when the rest of the workforce (9-5 people) are in. So when I am on a shift that is in office hours I cover them.When on nights or out out of work I wear normal t-shirts.
MrOrange said:
AJB88 said:
I'm covered. All can be covered with a shirt/trousers.
My company has no issues with them being uncovered but I choose to cover them anyway.
I don't understand that. You chose, for whatever reason, to have tattoos. And then cover them up? Why?My company has no issues with them being uncovered but I choose to cover them anyway.
You still don't understand, not everyone has tattoos because there trying to stand out from the crowd.
I think visible Ink is part of somebodies identity as indication of their personality. If I ran a Pub I would want staff that are 'hip' or 'edgy'. If I ran a Funeral Service I would want staff a bit more straight laced.
Body modification and Visible Ink are not unusual in my field, IT/new-media.
Body modification and Visible Ink are not unusual in my field, IT/new-media.
4x4Tyke said:
I think visible Ink is part of somebodies identity as indication of their personality.
There is a line of thought that suggests that as tats are so popular nowadays if a person is so adorned it's actually an indication of lack of identity and yearning to join a group. Another line of thought suggests introspective nature, which is not what some businesses want. Type A personality all the way! BJG1 said:
Does anyone here have a problem with being served by someone with tattoos?
I do, in certain circumstances. I personally think that visible tats (neck, hands, face) are a sign of very poor judgement. Even if you want them, you must know they aren't everyone's cup of tea and they will limit some opportunities, so to go ahead and get them regardless shows poor judgement and a "f
k you world" attitude. It wouldn't bother me if the person was fitting my tyres but I wouldn't be impressed if my financial adviser had them. I'd be looking for someone else to handle my money.
Of course, this is just my personal opinion, but that's the only opinion that matters when I make my choices.
darren9 said:
I'm a police officer.
It doesn't affect my work and the public don't seem to mind.
That would be very difficult to judge. Members of the public are not going to discuss your tattoos if you are dealing with them in an official capacity.It doesn't affect my work and the public don't seem to mind.
More generally, tattoos are a poor life choice. When I was in the navy I did not know anyone who did not regret their inkings. Especially when in later life the tattoos fade and run so giving the appearance of a completely blue/red arm, or elsewhere.
Tattoo removal is now a growth industry as employers are not hiring applicants with ink.
They are particularly troublesome when worn by customer facing staff. It does not fill one with confidence when approached bt a tattood assistant, waiter, or even manager.
Let's hope that sense prevails and the current trend does not last too long.
Edited by WD39 on Saturday 24th September 18:36
WD39 said:
darren9 said:
I'm a police officer.
It doesn't affect my work and the public don't seem to mind.
That would be very difficult to judge. Members of the public are not going to discuss your tattoos if you are dealing with them in an official capacity.It doesn't affect my work and the public don't seem to mind.
More generally, tattoos are a poor life choice. When I was in the navy I did not know anyone who did not regret their inkings. Especially when in later life the tattoos fade and run so giving the appearance of a completely blue/red arm, or elsewhere.
Tattoo removal is now a growth industry as employers are not hiring applicants with ink.
They are particularly troublesome when worn by customer facing staff. It does not fill one with confidence when approached bt a tattood assistant, waiter, or even manager.
Let's hope that sense prevails and the current trend does not last too long.
My feelings exactly. When I was an employer, a professional services company with the majority of staff in customer facing roles, I couldn't help but take appearance into account. Every now and again I'd have to remind younger males to be clean shaven for a meeting and have even had to deal with female staff showing too much cleavage. We simply could not afford for things that are controllable to be a risk when dealing with customers. But it's also about context. If I was running a record store or a wine bar I probably wouldn't bother, though I still think tattoos are very poor life choice. Fortunately my kids see it the same way. We are an ink free family, for now!
Edited by WD39 on Saturday 24th September 18:36
WD39 said:
That would be very difficult to judge. Members of the public are not going to discuss your tattoos if you are dealing with them in an official capacity.
More generally, tattoos are a poor life choice. When I was in the navy I did not know anyone who did not regret their inkings. Especially when in later life the tattoos fade and run so giving the appearance of a completely blue/red arm, or elsewhere.
Tattoo removal is now a growth industry as employers are not hiring applicants with ink.
They are particularly troublesome when worn by customer facing staff. It does not fill one with confidence when approached bt a tattood assistant, waiter, or even manager.
Let's hope that sense prevails and the current trend does not last too long.
+ 1 a very good summary.More generally, tattoos are a poor life choice. When I was in the navy I did not know anyone who did not regret their inkings. Especially when in later life the tattoos fade and run so giving the appearance of a completely blue/red arm, or elsewhere.
Tattoo removal is now a growth industry as employers are not hiring applicants with ink.
They are particularly troublesome when worn by customer facing staff. It does not fill one with confidence when approached bt a tattood assistant, waiter, or even manager.
Let's hope that sense prevails and the current trend does not last too long.
Edited by WD39 on Saturday 24th September 18:36
WD39 said:
It does not fill one with confidence when approached bt a tattood assistant, waiter, or even manager.
Why? Will the tattooed waiter be more likely to spit in your food or just mug you at the table? Would you feel the same about a tattooed paramedic who's just saved your life purely because they have tattoos (a lot of my former military colleagues are now paramedics and virtually all of them have a good portion of ink)Edited by WD39 on Saturday 24th September 18:36
Sorry but a lot of you are basing your assumptions about others purely from a snobbish standpoint of appearance. I take everyone on their merits be they tattooed, old, young, black, white, brown, green, pink, orange or even growing mushrooms from the crack of their arse. People are people and judging on appearance without knowing the person just makes you an arse.
TwigtheWonderkid said:
BJG1 said:
Does anyone here have a problem with being served by someone with tattoos?
I do, in certain circumstances. I personally think that visible tats (neck, hands, face) are a sign of very poor judgement. Even if you want them, you must know they aren't everyone's cup of tea and they will limit some opportunities, so to go ahead and get them regardless shows poor judgement and a "fk you world" attitude. It wouldn't bother me if the person was fitting my tyres but I wouldn't be impressed if my financial adviser had them. I'd be looking for someone else to handle my money.
Of course, this is just my personal opinion, but that's the only opinion that matters when I make my choices.
Pretty small minded really don`t you think.
As for the financial adviser statement ! Why ? do you think the ink will stain your loot ? And you would prefer the man handing your finances not have them, but the guy fitting your safety essential car tyres (and by extension the safety of your family) makes no difference ?
The person could be a genius at their job but your not interested because they are a Jew , sorry I mean have a tattoo ?
wolf1 said:
Sorry but a lot of you are basing your assumptions about others purely from a snobbish standpoint of appearance. I take everyone on their merits be they tattooed, old, young, black, white, brown, green, pink, orange or even growing mushrooms from the crack of their arse. People are people and judging on appearance without knowing the person just makes you an arse.
You seem to be confusing natural appearance - age, skin colour, etc. - with somone choosing to permanently modify their appearance in a way which not everyone will see as positive/well judged.Brads67 said:
The person could be a genius at their job but your not interested because they are a Jew , sorry I mean have a tattoo ?
What if they were wearing a cheap tracksuit and a baseball cap?That too wouldn't preclude them being 'a genius'. They would get judged though, in the same way as they might be judged for having visible tattoos.
PorkInsider said:
You seem to be confusing natural appearance - age, skin colour, etc. - with somone choosing to permanently modify their appearance in a way which not everyone will see as positive/well judged.
I hate religion, all of it. No body needs it and anyone who has it has poor judgement in my opinion and shouldn`t be trusted. It`s unnatural and unneeded .I would never employ anyone who believed in any god.
wolf1 said:
Why? Will the tattooed waiter be more likely to spit in your food or just mug you at the table? Would you feel the same about a tattooed paramedic who's just saved your life purely because they have tattoos (a lot of my former military colleagues are now paramedics and virtually all of them have a good portion of ink)
Sorry but a lot of you are basing your assumptions about others purely from a snobbish standpoint of appearance. I take everyone on their merits be they tattooed, old, young, black, white, brown, green, pink, orange or even growing mushrooms from the crack of their arse. People are people and judging on appearance without knowing the person just makes you an arse.
this! My other half has about 5 tattoos but all hidden in work clothes, a few weeks back she was talkin to a colleague when tattoos came up and the "sort of person who has them" she was deeply shocked walk my other half started to reveal all her tattoos and said after 5 years of working together does it change her opinion of her? Th answer was no!Sorry but a lot of you are basing your assumptions about others purely from a snobbish standpoint of appearance. I take everyone on their merits be they tattooed, old, young, black, white, brown, green, pink, orange or even growing mushrooms from the crack of their arse. People are people and judging on appearance without knowing the person just makes you an arse.
In my job I deliver to elderly people who have no problem letting me in to their houses for a cup of tea etc without the fear of being robbed.
TwigtheWonderkid said:
I do, in certain circumstances. I personally think that visible tats (neck, hands, face) are a sign of very poor judgement. Even if you want them, you must know they aren't everyone's cup of tea and they will limit some opportunities, so to go ahead and get them regardless shows poor judgement and a "fk you world" attitude.
It wouldn't bother me if the person was fitting my tyres but I wouldn't be impressed if my financial adviser had them. I'd be looking for someone else to handle my money.
Of course, this is just my personal opinion, but that's the only opinion that matters when I make my choices.
Pretty bigoted IMO.k you world" attitude. It wouldn't bother me if the person was fitting my tyres but I wouldn't be impressed if my financial adviser had them. I'd be looking for someone else to handle my money.
Of course, this is just my personal opinion, but that's the only opinion that matters when I make my choices.
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