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<blockquote data-quote="Ricochet1a" data-source="post: 1020347" data-attributes="member: 22880"><p>In an economic environment where many people are competing for every open position, having something that would amount to a red flag in many companies just isn't worth it. </p><p></p><p>Having a visible tat is a personal decision, that decision has consequences. Going around thinking that one can "express themselves" without any consequences is delusional. There are many occupations and employers who don't give a damn about body art - there are many who DO. If one is looking to move into a position where appearance and conformity to corporate culture is important, then getting a visible tattoo is a real bad idea - it limits options for the possessor. </p><p></p><p>Decisions have consequences, having knowledge of potential consequences BEFORE someone makes a decison about their personal appearance is vital for those looking to move into a positon where that decison (having a visible tat) can cost them opportunity. There is a reason why dermatologists make a fortune in removing tattoos - people realizing that they made a bad decision and wanting to correct it to open up employment or professional opportunity. </p><p></p><p>And on the subject of "personal appearance", being a smoker is also a big deal breaker in an interview. Twenty five years ago, smokers weren't given any thought at all - offices had cigarette smoke all through them. Today, if someone comes into an interview smelling of cigarette smoke, they are red-lined. They are seen as not conforming to corporate culture, and also seen as a liability when it come to health expense for the company, loss of productivity (time spent smoking, and smoking related illnesses) and potential for use of other "substances". Smokers are seen as "pariahs" in most corporate culture - cold hard truth. </p><p></p><p>There are a few smokers in the company I work for (I'm sure there are more than I know about, who slap on a patch or chew gum during the day). They aren't given any leeway to satisfy their craving (no slipping out every 90 minutes for a smoke break). The company actively tries to get them to quit by offering incentives. Smoking is seen as another personal choice which is contrary to "good health", appearance (the smell), and corporate culture.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ricochet1a, post: 1020347, member: 22880"] In an economic environment where many people are competing for every open position, having something that would amount to a red flag in many companies just isn't worth it. Having a visible tat is a personal decision, that decision has consequences. Going around thinking that one can "express themselves" without any consequences is delusional. There are many occupations and employers who don't give a damn about body art - there are many who DO. If one is looking to move into a position where appearance and conformity to corporate culture is important, then getting a visible tattoo is a real bad idea - it limits options for the possessor. Decisions have consequences, having knowledge of potential consequences BEFORE someone makes a decison about their personal appearance is vital for those looking to move into a positon where that decison (having a visible tat) can cost them opportunity. There is a reason why dermatologists make a fortune in removing tattoos - people realizing that they made a bad decision and wanting to correct it to open up employment or professional opportunity. And on the subject of "personal appearance", being a smoker is also a big deal breaker in an interview. Twenty five years ago, smokers weren't given any thought at all - offices had cigarette smoke all through them. Today, if someone comes into an interview smelling of cigarette smoke, they are red-lined. They are seen as not conforming to corporate culture, and also seen as a liability when it come to health expense for the company, loss of productivity (time spent smoking, and smoking related illnesses) and potential for use of other "substances". Smokers are seen as "pariahs" in most corporate culture - cold hard truth. There are a few smokers in the company I work for (I'm sure there are more than I know about, who slap on a patch or chew gum during the day). They aren't given any leeway to satisfy their craving (no slipping out every 90 minutes for a smoke break). The company actively tries to get them to quit by offering incentives. Smoking is seen as another personal choice which is contrary to "good health", appearance (the smell), and corporate culture. [/QUOTE]
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