Tattoos in the Workplace. Your Thoughts?

TATTOOS IN THE WORK PLACE! WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THEM??? I HAVE 14 TATTOOS MOST OF THEM ON MY ARMS IS THAT BAD????

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Permalink Reply by Greenman on May 10, 2011 at 7:39pm

When you grow up you can get whatever kind you want!

My Mom didn't like my first tattoo either, but hse got over it pretty quickly.

Greenman

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Permalink Reply by Michael A on May 11, 2011 at 8:57am

I did show my tattoos to my parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles..the whole family. But do I have one that is not covered by short sleeve? No. I do have a naked mermaid on my upper arm. One of my souvenirs from the Navy.

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Permalink Reply by Patti Walz on May 11, 2011 at 8:58am

You know, even though I am nearly older than dirt, I don't think I will do anything to disappoint them.

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Permalink Reply by Greenman on May 12, 2011 at 3:57pm

I'm not going to turn to a life of crime, or anything, but my body is my own now, and not my mother's (hasn't been for a long, long time), if I choose to have a tattoo or more, that is my choice alone.

Frankly, I strive not to disappoint my Mom, either, but when you children first become adults, there is always a little disappointment involved in seeing them making their own adult decisions. I know this personally.

Is my Mom still disappointed about my tattoos? If she is she hasn't said anything in 20 years. By time my sister got her tattoos, my Mom was just fine with them.

If you don't want a tattoo, there's no shame in that, you don't need a crutch to say "no" to ink. ;-)

Greenman

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Permalink Reply by Patti Walz on May 12, 2011 at 4:05pm

Actually I would like to have a tattoo. Just to much of a dang pansy to do it. But hey, someone has to be teh pansy and it might as well be me...

I thought this was a forum for cover it or not while at work...

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Permalink Reply by Greenman on May 12, 2011 at 4:12pm

By extension: "Tattooed Freaky People Need Not Apply."

Greenman

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Permalink Reply by Patti Walz on May 12, 2011 at 4:13pm

I like this one.... I am going to send it to the guys...

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Permalink Reply by Mike Almendinger on May 12, 2011 at 5:18pm

Oh, so now I have to cut my hair? you sir are an IDIOT!

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Permalink Reply by Greenman on May 12, 2011 at 5:53pm

Mike,

Ever hear the song?

Greenman

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Permalink Reply by Greenman on May 12, 2011 at 5:56pm

This digress around here...often.

I'll bring it back to the thread: if you ever do get one, make sure it can't be seen when you're in uniform!

How'd I do?

Greenman

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Permalink Reply by Mark Oomkes on May 12, 2011 at 6:01pm

Great tune.

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Permalink Reply by Michael Chisholm on May 12, 2011 at 7:04pm

I think judging someone because they have a tattoo is the epitome of stupidity. If the tattoo is in good taste, and adheres to rules/regulations I don't see how it has a negative impact on the job performed. Most people I have met get tattoos for a specific reason, whether it's to pay tribute, show pride, or express a deep feeling. I have 7 tattos and if I'm in uniform you would never know. I hope you would judge my performance on the job or who I am with a little more of an open and honest mind.