Tattoos

[scarlett71177]

Are there any of you out there that are professionals and have tattoos? Are they visible? Have co-workers/clients/students/etc... ever seen them? Do you bosses know? Have you ever caught flack because of your tattoos

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[lady_bracknell]

When I worked in the music industry, a lot of people had tatts. Tended to be more the techy or creative or front of house people than the managers, but there was never any flack, even for people with really visible ones (neck, wrists, etc etc). I've known people try to move out of music and into more corporate environments and be met with some... I guess surprise would be the word, but if you're super-skilled it matters less. I know the bf sometimes gets asked to make sure the people on-site at super posh events have 'an appropriate look' (that includes not only people with large/obvious tatts but no zany hair or clothes too). In his world it works both ways, though - he organises tatt/biker festivals and things like fetish balls where the square dressers and clean shaven are made to feel awkward too.

[scarlett71177]

I would think even the professional side of the music industry would be mostly accepting, but yeah... corporate might be something else.

I can see where the clientele at an event would make a significant difference in what is deemed appropriate- but it would be fun to shock both sides, wouldn't it? lol

[lady_bracknell]

I know a guy who was working at high-end kink/fetish events so often as a draper he bought a bondage tux, lol.

IDK if what kind of tattoo you have makes a difference too - I imagine the style of tatt in your icon at the top or a simple b/w tribal-influenced design might be more 'acceptable' than, say, a full colour flame cuff or a glittering dolphin on your neck or something.

[scarlett71177]

A bondage tux, lol. I'm envisioning going to the tailor to get that fitted. *hee hee*

I'm thinking in the education of young people, it doesn't matter what kind of tattoo you have, it's all perceived as immoral or something. I remember back in the 90s one of my teachers had a tattoo that showed occasionally, but I don't know if she ever got any crap for it or not.

I'd like to get something done on my forearms, and it would show sometimes, I'm sure. I don't know if it would be a risk to my career or not.

[lady_bracknell]

I'd really like to get something on the inside of my wrist, and I have no current career reason not to, but I still hesitate because it will be visible pretty much always and some people are judgemental :(.

Personally, I would be DELIGHTED if someone educating my kids had tattoos or dressed in a way which potentially made them more relatable and cool in the eyes of the kids, but I know there are people who don't feel the same. Maybe you could go to a tattoo convention or something and see what people there say? (I've been to a couple where tattoos and being discriminated against because of them was a hot topic, and maybe you could get real life stories to help you decide?)

[scarlett71177]

The wrists would be fab! Go for it!!! I'd like the wrist done, but I worry that's too exposing in my field? So I'm thinking further up on the arm. Course a couple of wide bangle bracelets could cover them up.

Personally, I would be DELIGHTED if someone educating my kids had tattoos or dressed in a way which potentially made them more relatable and cool in the eyes of the kids...

Me too.

A tat convention is a great idea. Or I could pester the tat artist I go to. There's nothing to do but sit there and talk for a couple hours, so I'm sure he hears about people's jobs and prejudices they've suffered. Thanks for the great idea!