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Tattoos lessen likelihood of landing a job
Chicago Tribune ^
| July 30, 2007
| Patricia Kitchen
Posted on 07/31/2007 7:00:04 AM PDT by Daffynition
MELVILLE, N.Y.
Got a tattoo? It could interfere with getting a job.
A new survey shows that employees are getting the message that plenty of bosses find visible tattoos or body piercings objectionable in the workplace.
"Some would argue that they are a legitimate form of self expression and shouldn't be regulated by an employer," said Mark Oldman, co-founder of career site Vault.com, which conducted the survey.
"But, like it or not, many employers feel that flagrant tattoos detract from one's professional appearance. While they may be less unsavory now, they still can carry a counterculture, Hells Angels flavor, especially the more angry-looking tattoos."
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TOPICS: Business/Economy
KEYWORDS: fads; selfmutilation; tatoos; tattoos; trampstamp; workplace
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To: CarrotAndStick
Hands down ...that bets my jpeg! LOL
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posted on
07/31/2007 8:26:34 AM PDT
by
Daffynition
(The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.)
To: Hawthorn
You are probably right. Those are the REAL scary ones.
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posted on
07/31/2007 8:28:32 AM PDT
by
Daffynition
(The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.)
To: riverdawg
I agree. But for many, just the fact that someone has a tattoo, visible or not, makes them a dirtbag or an unproductive member of society.
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posted on
07/31/2007 8:33:30 AM PDT
by
coop71
(Being a redhead means never having to say you're sorry...)
To: CholeraJoe
I heard that guys with neck tattoos get laid a bunch.Yeah - like this.
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posted on
07/31/2007 8:36:04 AM PDT
by
andy58-in-nh
(There are two kinds of people: those who get it, and those who need to.)
To: andy58-in-nh
That is frightening beyond belief.
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posted on
07/31/2007 8:47:37 AM PDT
by
CholeraJoe
(WARNING: Dangerous to pregnant women and small children. May burst into flames at any time.)
To: CholeraJoe
Yeah, I probably should have put a warning label next to the link, especially so close to lunch time.
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posted on
07/31/2007 8:56:52 AM PDT
by
andy58-in-nh
(There are two kinds of people: those who get it, and those who need to.)
To: pgkdan
bttt
It shows a contempt for decent society and an appalling lack of good judgement. Two qualities that I try not to invite into my office.
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posted on
07/31/2007 9:03:43 AM PDT
by
george76
(Ward Churchill : Fake Indian, Fake Scholarship, and Fake Art)
To: coop71
"But for many, just the fact that someone has a tattoo, visible or not, makes them a dirtbag or an unproductive member of society." That pretty much describes me.
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posted on
07/31/2007 9:36:56 AM PDT
by
blam
(Secure the border and enforce the law)
To: cuz_it_aint_their_money
Unless you happen to be friends with Duff from Charm City Cakes Most of those people would not ever hold a desk job anyway - they seem to be mainly art school refugees.
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posted on
07/31/2007 9:41:35 AM PDT
by
meowmeow
(In Loving Memory of Our Dear Viking Kitty (1987-2006))
To: All
A tattoo thread with only 30 replies???
Whats going on here FReepers?
The last tatt thread I saw had tons of angry retorts from the pro-tattoo and anti-tatto crowds.
Let me see if I can do my part to jump start this thread:
TRAMPSTAMP
There. That ought to do it.
To: Responsibility2nd
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posted on
07/31/2007 10:26:30 AM PDT
by
Michael Barnes
(If Rudy is the GOP's guy, I'm voting for Hillary. Hey, why do anything half ass?)
To: Michael Barnes
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posted on
07/31/2007 10:29:17 AM PDT
by
Michael Barnes
(If Rudy is the GOP's guy, I'm voting for Hillary. Hey, why do anything half ass?)
To: Daffynition
I am seeking a white collar position in corporate public relations...
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posted on
07/31/2007 10:35:38 AM PDT
by
DogByte6RER
("Loose lips sink ships")
To: coop71
cool, that makes me “a dirtbag or an unproductive member of society” i’ll make sure to tell the IRS so i won’t have to pay taxes anymore.
do i get bonus points for having a dozen tattoos and 5 piercings?
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posted on
07/31/2007 10:46:19 AM PDT
by
absolootezer0
(Stop repeat offenders. Don't re-elect them!)
To: Responsibility2nd
it took that long for that word to come up?
are people becomming more accepting lately?
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posted on
07/31/2007 10:48:39 AM PDT
by
absolootezer0
(Stop repeat offenders. Don't re-elect them!)
To: Daffynition
Tattoos lessen likelihood of landing a job
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posted on
07/31/2007 10:49:46 AM PDT
by
dfwgator
(The University of Florida - Still Championship U)
To: CarrotAndStick
This is quite creative.....
37
posted on
07/31/2007 10:52:26 AM PDT
by
Loud Mime
(Countdown: a documentary on Keith Olberman's dwindling IQ)
To: Clam Digger
That’s disgusting. And I imagine every decade she gets older will make it about twice as disgusting. I hope she has some talent such that she doesn’t need a regular job.
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posted on
07/31/2007 10:55:33 AM PDT
by
Turbopilot
(iumop ap!sdn w,I 'aw dlaH)
To: Daffynition
Got a tattoo? It could interfere with getting a job.
39
posted on
07/31/2007 10:57:45 AM PDT
by
Turbopilot
(iumop ap!sdn w,I 'aw dlaH)
To: Responsibility2nd
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