The word around the block is that people with tattoos are often rejected for corporate and government jobs. Many companies have a strict ‘No tattoo’ policy as it is thought of as unprofessional. However, nowadays, getting a tattoo is more common than it was a couple of years back.
Hence, people online have been discussing whether a person with tattoos should be employed or not. It started when one Twitter user tweeted that people not being employable because they have tattoos is so “bizarre”.
the idea of having tattoos making it harder to get a job is so bizarre bc when i see someone with a lot of tattoos i don't think "degenerate", i think "nice, a guy who schedules lots of appointments and shows up to them on time"
— LUCYANA (@LUCYANARANDALL) January 29, 2022
Several people responded to the tweet and expressed opposing views. On one hand, a majority of users explained that a tattoo is not a defining point of ones work ethic, that a person with multiple tattoos can be an asset to a company. Some even gave the example of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who has a tattoo on his arm.
Being a heavily tattooed teacher, I have had ZERO ‘professional’ problems over the last 21yrs. ZERO. I travel NorthAm to give conferences, I teach HS and University. Only bias is always, ALWAYS, middle aged entitled white men that let me know I’ve ruined my body.
— LC
*make critical thinking great again* (@LaurCrawford) January 30, 2022
The Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau even has a tattoo. If the guy running the freaking country can have a tattoo, than people with tats should be able to work in an office or in Starbucks
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— AB (@WayToo6ixy) January 30, 2022
I’m a nurse and I have tattoos on both of my arms. It actually makes my job easier because sometimes patients are anxious when we see them but then they notice my tattoos and ask about them so it breaks the ice, allows for a nice conversation and eases patients’ anxiety
— Amélie (Elu stan) (@Amelie_SP) January 30, 2022
I worked in recruitment for a few years and the amount of conversations I had with people about their tattoos would shock you.. always so positive and made the conversation flow really well and let me know their personality really quick
— Stephanie (@steph_r_bos) January 30, 2022
I’ve never understood this either, I usually perceive someone with tattoos as an open book with their story displayed out for everyone to see. It’s a visual memory of something that means something to that person and if a job rejects you for that, then they don’t deserve you.
— Colton Henkel (@Henkelc11) January 30, 2022
I’m a business executive and I’m filled with ink lol
What is hard to find is experience, a good work ethic, strong values, effective, smart workers, and the desire to go good.
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— ً (@Plagueghoul) January 30, 2022
One of our customer service reps at work is head to toe tattooed with dreadlocks, and another has wildly colorful hair and lots of piercings. One of the vet techs who teaches a broad category of college level vet med is also tattooed head to toe. They’re absolutely fantastic ppl
— Screaming Possum :V
(@ScreamingPozzum) January 30, 2022
Literally has absolutely nothing to do with a person’s work ethic. I am heavily tattooed and will go above and beyond to help people. I even had amazing ER doctors the last few times that had full sleeves etc. Appearance had absolutely nothing to do with the quality of work etc
— Bree Belladonna (@BreeBelladonna) January 30, 2022
And a person who thinks independently, is creative, may have gone through their own struggles and therefore compassionate, and is probably pro freedoms and choices. I don’t know why you wouldn’t employ them, seems like they’d add character and insight to a company imo
— elliesart (@Elliesart_) January 30, 2022
I saw something once about hiring managers not liking tattoos and the person said. ” If anything I should be more hirable I’ve proven I can sit quietly for hours while in excruciating pain!” If that isn’t every work meeting I’ve ever been in!
— Amber (@GirlWhoN3rds) January 30, 2022
I have my head done and my employers don’t care
doesn’t impact my work In any way
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— Thee Djentleman (@Meatpopcic1e) January 30, 2022
On the other hand, there were people who said that some might have tattoos that are offensive and distracting, making them less likely to bag a job.
Whereas I instinctively recoil a little when I see one, especially on a face or the very big ones. I try not to judge but at the same time, I cannot help think about why someone would do something so permanent for fashion.
— LeoJones (@treflesg) January 30, 2022
you aren’t most corporation’s HR departments
they see somebody who does not look professional – who’s tattoos might be offensive to customers, clients or other employees, all of which are potential liability risks
— Gregory A. Butler (@GREGORYABUTLER) January 30, 2022
I may be old but neck tattoos are where I draw the line. Hard to speak with someone when they have something graphic on their neck.
— Dee
Sadler (@DeeSadler) January 30, 2022
Depending on the job, obvious ink might be distracting. Don’t y think so? For example, an air traffic controller might inadvertently cause a major shift in productivity.
— veena narasimhan (@veenanarasimha1) January 30, 2022
My son recently was denied a job because of tattoos. Sleeve tattoo… cover it up with long sleeves. Hand tattoos…. that’s OK. We don’t mind. Face tattoos…nope! If they can’t be covered with your hair, you can’t work here. Their loss. He currently works 70+hrs/we at his job.
— 해_Its_Sh
y (@Donghunologist) January 31, 2022
A hiring manager isn’t thinking “degenerate”. She is thinking, how are my older customers going to relate to someone with tats covering their face?
— Hiland Watts
(@watts_hiland) January 30, 2022
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