My advice is tats seem more accepted than say ear stretching or facial piercings these days so go for it. I am. I know I've been yelled at at work for having plugs in (1") because it's unprofessional. Kinda sucks because i love my stretched ears, but some things you have to suck up. At least a tattoo isn't as noticeable if you cover it. There isn't any covering my ears.