Getting a tattoo in the future a good or bad thing?

Yes employers will discriminate against you if you have visible tattoos. If you have something you really want though, i say go for it. You can cover up like 90% of your body for an interview and for a job even. (Unless its a really physical job, then you may not wanna be forced to wear so much clothing). The only areas i would try to avoid are hands, neck, and face/head. Almost everywhere else can be covered. I do believe the workplace is becoming more and more accepting of tattoos also. Which is of course a good thing!

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Originally Posted by mues155

My artwork on my arms makes me no less of a good worker, parent, or person for that matter.

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You have children?!

I have three visible tattoos (4 if you count my upper back in certain shirts) which includes an upper arm tribal, a full sleeve in progress, and a wrist tattoo and I haven't had any issues with them. I got two of those visible ones when I was already working for a place and asked them beforehand if I was allowed to have them as they would be visible (obviously they didn't mind). My current job doesn't care about them as they aren't offensive and they don't take away from me doing my job. I say if you want a tattoo, get it: it seems like most places care more about if they're offensive in nature or not and in very visible places that cannot be covered with a long sleeve shirt. Just find an artist you're happy with and think long and hard before taking the leap if you want a big visible tattoo.

I wouldn't get a tattoo in a place you can't easily cover for an interview. Once you're hired, your employer can't discriminate against you for having a tattoo (its part of your appearance) unless it shows something obscene. My tattoo is on my upper shin, so while its pretty easily visible under a knee length skirt or summer dress/cardigan combo, when I've gone for interviews I just wear black slack pants and it's all covered over.

My boss actually loves my tattoo now that she's seen it. Go figure. Get something tasteful and it can provide a great talking point!

I agree with everyone about making sure you can cover it up. You never know what you will be doing in the future and it might be an awesome job that doesn't allow vusable tattoos. The last thing you want is to loose a job over a tattoo. Telemarketing is about the only place that doesn't care, they still don't allow face tattoos though.

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Originally Posted by Mike41793

You have children?!

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Well ok I was talking in general with that one :p
Just stating if your a patent with tattoos that doesn't make a difference in your quality of parenting.


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Originally Posted by mues155

Well ok I was talking in general with that one :p
Just stating if your a patent with tattoos that doesn't make a difference in your quality of parenting.


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Ohhh i was being serious lol. I thought you were talking literally and i was like whooaaa shes never mentioned any kids haha

I have a good sized tat on the sidw of my hip? other words the love handle lol but I have 1 full back piece drawn out and its gonna cost me $300 after that im getting another on on my other "love handle" I still have to find a job so once I get a job ill get visible ones

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Originally Posted by python_addict

I have a good sized tat on the sidw of my hip? other words the love handle lol but I have 1 full back piece drawn out and its gonna cost me $300 after that im getting another on on my other "love handle" I still have to find a job so once I get a job ill get visible ones

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I think you forgot a 0 lol :P

Yup, I'm with Mike, haha. The cheapest I've heard a back tattoo from a reputable place is $2,000 dollars. After talking to my friend, he said I'll need around $20,000 minimum for a full body tattoo. (Excluding my arm down from my elbow, legs, neck, and any visible area.) Better start saving!