Tattoos and a professional job....

**vettewreck** · 12-15-2010, 12:02 PM

How many of you guys are tatted up and have a professional job? Like a shirt and tie job. I have a full sleeve and have my knuckles tatted. I have a professional job with a shirt and tie and I gotta say, it gets annoying sometimes that I cant roll up my sleeves every now and then bc of my tat sleeve. But then theres the knuckle tats. I gotta wear tattoo cover up make up or bandaides every day. Most people dont even notice and if they do they dont say anything. Just curious to know how many other people go through what I do everyday to do what they want! lol

***D7M*** · 12-15-2010, 12:08 PM

I used to have my knuckles done. Got them removed exactly for that reason (job).

**vettewreck** · 12-15-2010, 12:43 PM

Can you PM me a before and after pic of having them removed? Would like to see how close to "back to normal" you got. I say PM bc you blacked out your other tats from viewers to see. If not, all good buddy.

**Narkissos** · 12-15-2010, 12:46 PM

^^I'd be curious to see as well if you don't mind.

**Brewster** · 12-15-2010, 12:47 PM

easy to remove on knuckles

good thing u didnt get ur neck tatted with the street u live on

**Littleirishman** · 12-15-2010, 12:49 PM

i think tats are accepted these days a lot more no ?

***D7M*** · 12-15-2010, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by vettewreck

Can you PM me a before and after pic of having them removed? Would like to see how close to "back to normal" you got. I say PM bc you blacked out your other tats from viewers to see. If not, all good buddy.

Originally Posted by Narkissos

^^I'd be curious to see as well if you don't mind.

I'll take the after pics tonight when I get home.

Not sure if have any before I can dig up.

It wasn't laser removal though.

I went to a plastic surgeon. He literally cut the ink out, and grafted skin from the side of hand (that "meaty" portion below the pinky).

Most of them healed nicely, and hardly anyone in my everyday, professional life notices them.

**SergeantCarbs** · 12-15-2010, 01:10 PM

Had 3 lasered off in the past. They dont come all the way off, you can still see that something was previously there even if ya cant make it out. Pissing me off, I think Im gonna go get new ones to cover those spots now.

**vettewreck** · 12-15-2010, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by Littleirishman

i think tats are accepted these days a lot more no ?

In general yes. But on the hands in a professional shirt and tie job like I have, no way.

D7M. Nevermind on the pics. If it were laser Id be curious to see but not really the route you took. lol. All good

**Narkissos** · 12-15-2010, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by D7M

I'll take the after pics tonight when I get home.

Not sure if have any before I can dig up.

It wasn't laser removal though.

I went to a plastic surgeon. He literally cut the ink out, and grafted skin from the side of hand (that "meaty" portion below the pinky).

Most of them healed nicely, and hardly anyone in my everyday, professional life notices them.

Hardcore!

**MACHINE5150** · 12-15-2010, 02:46 PM

Tattoos on the neck and hands are a no no.. never ever do that... everything else can be covered with a shirt and tie.. and if you rolled up your sleeves you will be fine... a sleeve is okay.. neck and hand tattoos are more related to prison tats.. which is not good

***D7M*** · 12-15-2010, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by Narkissos

Hardcore!

haha...not really.

They gave me a local, and a bunch of goodies to make me sleep like a baby while they cut at my hand.

**Tigershark** · 12-15-2010, 03:13 PM

3 tattoos and have a professsional job but all can be covered with a t-shirt. So maybe I do not count for this.

**Times Roman** · 12-15-2010, 08:47 PM

I have a few tatts, but nothing you can see unless i take my shirt off, and I have a very professional job

**flatscat** · 12-20-2010, 04:19 AM

just got a new one on bicep - turned out bigger than I wanted - so no more short sleeves because it pokes out when I move the arm - wondering how I am going to go shirtless on the company awards trip this year? Oh well, feck it. Prolly most of the vp's have one somewhere too, just to chicken to show it. Fortune 20 company - very professional.

**D3m3nt3d** · 12-20-2010, 04:22 AM

I have a partial sleeve, from the elbow up, the bottom part sticks out of my sleeves, but I have never had anyone complain.

**vettewreck** · 12-20-2010, 04:33 AM

Originally Posted by flatscat

just got a new one on bicep - turned out bigger than I wanted - so no more short sleeves because it pokes out when I move the arm - wondering how I am going to go shirtless on the company awards trip this year? Oh well, feck it. Prolly most of the vp's have one somewhere too, just to chicken to show it. Fortune 20 company - very professional.

If you can go shirtless on a company trip, then you shouldnt be worried about showing a tattoo.

**lil_herc81** · 12-20-2010, 04:58 AM

Professional job, no ties though. I had to remove all of my piercings (2 each ear, 3 spikes under the lip and an eyebrow). I want to sleeve it out but if I do I will have to always wear long sleeves. You would think in this day and age that art would be respected and not frowned upon.

**warchild** · 12-20-2010, 08:37 AM

my job is all about professionalism and i have full sleeves and wear a t-shirt everyday

**flatscat** · 12-20-2010, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by vettewreck

If you can go shirtless on a company trip, then you shouldnt be worried about showing a tattoo.

Sorry bro, but I forgot that when the trip is to a world class beach resort that all the folks wore a shirt on the beach.

**Friend** · 12-20-2010, 11:37 AM

If fat people, different ethnicities, people with disabilities, and pretty much anyone can sue for discrimination, for losing a job, or for not getting a job. Why can't people with tattoos?

**MaNiCC** · 12-20-2010, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by Friend

If fat people, different ethnicities, people with disabilities, and pretty much anyone can sue for discrimination, for losing a job, or for not getting a job. Why can't people with tattoos?

Definately agree, I would love some ink but some people always have their shit to say

**stack_it** · 12-20-2010, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by Friend

If fat people, different ethnicities, people with disabilities, and pretty much anyone can sue for discrimination, for losing a job, or for not getting a job. Why can't people with tattoos?

Because you chose to get those tattoos so it's not a disability. We all know that fat people don't choose to be fat they just can't help it......end sarcasm

**stack_it** · 12-20-2010, 11:52 AM

I have two tattoos. A large one that goes from my right shoulder to about an inch above my elbow and a smaller one on the inside of my left bicep. The bigger one sticks out of tshirts and polos slightly and the smaller one can only be seen when I put my hand above my head. I work in a professional job and you can see my tat through some of my lighter colored shirts but I've only ever gotten compliments.

**Rodax** · 12-20-2010, 12:45 PM

I had a guy at my old job who had his done to where he could cover them with a short sleeve t shirt under his dress shirt otherwise they just show through. He also had one on his calves but you have to wear pants anyway to professional jobs. I never saw them until we played basketball 2 weeks after I started there.

**vettewreck** · 12-20-2010, 01:23 PM

I understand the whole discrimination thing, but lets be real.... You get a job, start showing your kuckle tats in a pure professional job, they WILL FIND a reason to fire you but of course if WILL NOT be deemed as your tattoos. It will be bc you showed up 1 min late one day. And that, there is nothing you can do about. Of course they would never state, "We are firing you bc youre hispanic, black, or white" or "We are firing you bc you have tattoos". They will cover their ass and say "We are firing you bc you were late, forgot paperwork, ect ect" or for some other reason you technically cant fight.

**Rodax** · 12-20-2010, 03:22 PM

yeah thus is the world wrapped up in bureaucracy. The first job I was ever fired from, I hated my boss and he hated me because he thought I was some wiz kid genius (That's what he called me) and ever since the one day I schooled him he made a point to write my ass up for any and every small thing that he let other people get away with, so one Friday I didn't call in and he didn't call me (as part of the company protocol). Monday rolls around and he's there when I got there at 6am and he's like well we have to let you go, too many things too many times. I found a way better job with a way better dress code and a more enjoyable atmosphere.

**Scabtree** · 12-21-2010, 07:14 AM

I read a study on this recently, and it seems that people are far more accepting of tattoos in the workplace then they were 30 years ago. I doesn't seem to have the same meaning as it use to; it's not just for drunken sailors who marry their first cousins anymore... Look at Megan Fox for example. I know I do.

**Dukkit** · 12-21-2010, 07:39 AM

I have a bunch of tats but have always been thoughtful enough to have them placed where they can be covered with a tshirt

I do have a small one on my left ring finger, but if i need to cover i can wear a ring and its completely covered up.

**flatscat** · 12-21-2010, 10:42 AM

Thoughtful to who?

Mine was supposed to come down about as low as the one on your right - but he inched it a little lower on me.

**lil_herc81** · 12-22-2010, 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by PastorDwanye

I read a study on this recently, and it seems that people are far more accepting of tattoos in the workplace then they were 30 years ago. I doesn't seem to have the same meaning as it use to; it's not just for drunken sailors who marry their first cousins anymore... Look at Megan Fox for example. I know I do.

Easy on the sailors buddy!!!! lol

**MAC MAN** · 12-23-2010, 09:38 AM

When did piercing become acceptable before tats?? You can have a tongue ring, ear gauge out but no tats. WTF

**vettewreck** · 12-23-2010, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by MAC MAN

When did piercing become acceptable before tats?? You can have a tongue ring, ear gauge out but no tats. WTF

Removeable every morning before work.

**D3m3nt3d** · 12-23-2010, 12:58 PM

Vette you pick up 300lbs on a damn bar and shoulder press it. You don't need a shirt and tie job, and I promise you're allowed to show the tats if they know how strong you are.

**flatscat** · 12-23-2010, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by vettewreck

I understand the whole discrimination thing, but lets be real.... You get a job, start showing your kuckle tats in a pure professional job, they WILL FIND a reason to fire you but of course if WILL NOT be deemed as your tattoos. It will be bc you showed up 1 min late one day. And that, there is nothing you can do about. Of course they would never state, "We are firing you bc youre hispanic, black, or white" or "We are firing you bc you have tattoos". They will cover their ass and say "We are firing you bc you were late, forgot paperwork, ect ect" or for some other reason you technically cant fight.

^^
this - doesnt have to be just knucle tats either.

**vettewreck** · 12-23-2010, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by D3m3nt3d

Vette you pick up 300lbs on a damn bar and shoulder press it. You don't need a shirt and tie job, and I promise you're allowed to show the tats if they know how strong you are.

So youre saying I should just bully my way into a job? ahhahaha!!! Word!!!

*Side note D3m3nt3d.... I should be posting the vid of me shoulder pressing 315 in a few weeks

6 plates motherfvcker!!!

Flatscat: I agree completely. Was just using an extreme example.

**D3m3nt3d** · 12-23-2010, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by vettewreck

So youre saying I should just bully my way into a job? ahhahaha!!! Word!!!

*Side note D3m3nt3d.... I should be posting the vid of me shoulder pressing 315 in a few weeks

6 plates motherfvcker!!!

Thats exactly what I'm saying!

And hell yeah, post the video bro, no way I'm ever doing any crazy shit like that

**vettewreck** · 12-23-2010, 02:54 PM

Im pretty sure I can do it now for 1 or 2. But i want 2-3 reps on video.

I did 285 for 4 on 4TH SET yesterday. So I imagine fresh, warm up set, then straight to 315, shouldnt be a problem.

**D3m3nt3d** · 12-23-2010, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by vettewreck

Im pretty sure I can do it now for 1 or 2. But i want 2-3 reps on video.

I did 285 for 4 on 4TH SET yesterday. So I imagine fresh, warm up set, then straight to 315, shouldnt be a problem.

Yeah you got this bro

**D.Pump** · 12-24-2010, 12:55 AM

The thing you have to realize is that people judge you based on your appearance. Obviously they shouldn't its kind of like that dont judge a book by its cover thing. I always wanted to get tattoos (and also dredlocks at one point) but never did because I knew that whether I liked it or not ppl were gunna judge me (and typically in a negative way) no matter what.