Uncovered Tattoos and work.

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grumpy52

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5,565 posts

165 months

Wednesday 21st September 2016
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In the news at the moment ,they say employers could be missing out on staff if they have a no visible tattoo policy .

A young lady locally was sent home from a work trial at a pub because she has visible ink .
Whats your thoughts .
I personally don't have and never will have tattoos.
I don't think they are particularly actractive and in some cases I find them very off putting.

Zoon

6,654 posts

120 months

Wednesday 21st September 2016
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Always worries me when I see my GP with a full collection of face tattoos.

21TonyK

11,494 posts

208 months

Wednesday 21st September 2016
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I'm not aware of a policy at work but we may have one soon!

I work in a school, primarily female staff, numerous little dolphins or flowers on feet etc etc

However, one new recruit, fairly senior has every visible bit of her body (except face and neck) tattooed.

Nothing offensive, very feminine "suicide girl" style. However, coupled with hair that changes colour regularly she does sort of stick out in meetings!

Personally I'm not that bothered. I don't and probably never will have any tattoos but I understand why some people like them.

Not sure 100% work is the right place to be wearing short skirts and sleeveless tops when every thing visible is inked.

I also question why people want tattoos to that extent, personal choice and all, but its an extreme decision which makes you wonder what else they might decide is a good idea.


Edited by 21TonyK on Wednesday 21st September 15:47

Zoon

6,654 posts

120 months

Wednesday 21st September 2016
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21TonyK said:
However, one new recruit, fairly senior has every visible bit of her body (except face and neck) tattooed.

Edited by 21TonyK on Wednesday 21st September 15:47
As a person of influence working with children I don't think it's great.

48Valves

1,926 posts

208 months

Wednesday 21st September 2016
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Zoon said:
As a person of influence working with children I don't think it's great.
Surely the quality of teaching is most important?
At least she might have a bit of personality. Which has got to be better than generic boring teachers.

Life is full of different characters. Is it not better that kids get used to this early?

I would rather my kids be taught by a teacher with tattoos than fat one?

Robertj21a

16,475 posts

104 months

Wednesday 21st September 2016
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Anything in moderation. To me, tattoos on the face look ridiculous anyway and I'd seriously question whatever drove someone to ever think it was a good idea. Women can also look fairly grotesque with heavy tattoos on arms/legs/neck etc but it's their bodies to ruin and they seem to fail to realise that it'll only be a fad for a few years.

Jasandjules

69,825 posts

228 months

Wednesday 21st September 2016
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Difficult one for me as I don't have any visible tattoos nor do I feel I could get them. Not that I want them mind...

I also feel that people ought to be free to have whatever they want on their skin, it is their choice. But at the same time I would be uncomfortable with a teacher who had lots of piercings/neck/arm tats etc.

sidicks

25,218 posts

220 months

Wednesday 21st September 2016
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Jasandjules said:
Difficult one for me as I don't have any visible tattoos nor do I feel I could get them. Not that I want them mind...

I also feel that people ought to be free to have whatever they want on their skin, it is their choice. But at the same time I would be uncomfortable with a teacher who had lots of piercings/neck/arm tats etc.
In think people have the right to have whatever they want on their skin. I also think that employers should be able to choose not to employ people who don't present what is considered the appropriate image for their company.

GreenDog

2,261 posts

191 months

Wednesday 21st September 2016
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Surely it makes it more difficult for a teacher with visible tattoos to enforce uniform policy on the pupils. They should O be subject to standards of appearance.

cat with a hat

1,484 posts

117 months

Wednesday 21st September 2016
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sidicks said:
In think people have the right to have whatever they want on their skin. I also think that employers should be able to choose not to employ people who don't present what is considered the appropriate image for their company.
This.

Frik

13,542 posts

242 months

Wednesday 21st September 2016
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What's actually "wrong" with having a lot of tattoos?

wellzee

445 posts

120 months

Wednesday 21st September 2016
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48Valves said:
I would rather my kids be taught by a teacher with tattoos than fat one?
Eh?

48Valves said:
Surely the quality of teaching is most important?

TR4man

5,208 posts

173 months

Wednesday 21st September 2016
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Frik said:
What's actually "wrong" with having a lot of tattoos?
You mean apart from them looking chavvy and tasteless?

egor110

16,818 posts

202 months

Wednesday 21st September 2016
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TR4man said:
Frik said:
What's actually "wrong" with having a lot of tattoos?
You mean apart from them looking chavvy and tasteless?
In your opinion, i'm sure if you stuck a picture up here we could all pick fault in your appearance.

Re the woman in he school , i'd be more concerned she think's short skirts are practical for teaching.

mike9009

6,919 posts

242 months

Wednesday 21st September 2016
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Personally I do not have any tattoos and I don't particularly like them either. I don't think it shows personality but rather a lack of personality or lack of confidence. (gross generalisation!! smile )


Coincidentally, today I had an employee ask during her annual review whether the company would introduce a policy of banning/ not employing people with visible tattoos/ vivacious hair colour (said employee has both and is a genuine asset to the business). Discriminating against people with tattoos/ coloured hair, would be extremely short sighted in my opinion. Also where would the line be drawn? Cosmetic surgery? Grecian 2000? Piercings? Sex change? Beards? Monobrows? Make-up?

You pick the most suitable person for the role. I must admit I could not put to one side my prejudices whilst interviewing someone with 'distinct' facial piercings several years ago....... luckily they were not the best candidate....


Willeh85

760 posts

142 months

Wednesday 21st September 2016
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grumpy52 said:
A young lady locally was sent home from a work trial at a pub because she has visible ink .
Whats your thoughts .
I think she was probably working in the wrong pub, probably a chain or some snooty up market one? Most pubs don't mind, some even like it as it adds to the character of the venue. It can certainly get the punters talking and having a laugh with bar staff.

Personally I think it depends what environment/profession you're working in really. I don't mind if someone has tattoos as long as they can do the job at hand, if I owned my own business or had a hand in recruitment it certainly wouldn't prevent me hiring someone, who knows it may even become another form of discrimination in the future.

Unfortunately your average closed mind joe public/customer will just make vague sweeping assumptions about a person and cant see the capability through the disguise. Morons.

parabolica

6,703 posts

183 months

Thursday 22nd September 2016
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21TonyK said:
However, one new recruit, fairly senior has every visible bit of her body (except face and neck) tattooed.

Edited by 21TonyK on Wednesday 21st September 15:47
Friend of a friend sounds like your new recruit; blue hair, tons of tattoos (has one arm almost completely inked black), a few (visible) piercings. In fairness she is a very pretty girl and carries the look very well, but she's well aware that her look would close some doors if she wanted a 'conventional' career; however the are plenty of alternative options for making your living now-a-days most of which suit that lifestyle. Friend's kids love her because she looks so different to everyone else.


Edited by parabolica on Thursday 22 September 13:40

98elise

26,380 posts

160 months

Thursday 22nd September 2016
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Frik said:
What's actually "wrong" with having a lot of tattoos?
Some people think tattoo's look cool, some people think they look chavy/crap/etc.

If you want to do it to yourself that's fine, but you can't expect everyone to like it or approve of it.

Employers should be free to employ/not employ anyone based on something they have chosen to do.



RizzoTheRat

25,085 posts

191 months

Thursday 22nd September 2016
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98elise said:
Frik said:
What's actually "wrong" with having a lot of tattoos?
Some people think tattoo's look cool, some people think they look chavy/crap/etc.

If you want to do it to yourself that's fine, but you can't expect everyone to like it or approve of it.

Employers should be free to employ/not employ anyone based on something they have chosen to do.
Same as a dress code IMO, if employers believe suits jeans project a more professional image for their company then that is be up to them, tattoos and piercings should be considered in the same way. I don't doubt that in some lines of work visible piercings and tattoos would affect the perception of their customers just as turning up to a meeting in jeans and t-shirts would.


No sure of we have a policy on it, I'm currently sat at work in jeans and t-shirt but am expected to wear smarter clothes for customer meetings. Our only employee with noticeable tattoos isn't in a customer facing role.

Zoon

6,654 posts

120 months

Thursday 22nd September 2016
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48Valves said:
Surely the quality of teaching is most important?
At least she might have a bit of personality. Which has got to be better than generic boring teachers.

Life is full of different characters. Is it not better that kids get used to this early?

I would rather my kids be taught by a teacher with tattoos than fat one?
It's the position of influence that's the problem.
Kids see a person with authority with loads of tattoos and then think it's a good idea to do the same.
Where do you draw the line? Start taking drugs in front of them so they can learn early about life's characters?

Personally. I think they are dreadful.