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In some ways, corporate culture has become cool, but in most instances it’s still very traditional – which means potential employers will frown on you if you appear with visible tattoos, especially if you are representing the organization publicly. Many professional circles still find body art to be “taboo” and instantly develop a perception of a person based on whether or not they have tattoos and where they place them.
For those that argue that it’s better for employers to let their employees be free to express themselves as they see fit, you’re right. However, that speech will only move your tattoo artist – and they’re not about to cut you a check on the spot.
You have to be mindful that companies have the right to enforce their own dress codes. Some may give employees a lot of leeway, others may be a bit stricter than we’d like, and tattoos may not mesh with the corporate culture. With that in mind, make decisions regarding where to place art on your body with your long term career objectives in mind. Be aware of a given field’s overall work environment. If you’re a writer, graphics designer, or work in non-traditional fields, it’s unlikely that a tattoo on your wrist will pose a problem for you on the job (unless it is something like a Swastika, then again losing a job may be the least of your concerns). But if you walk in with a visible portrait of your grandfather on your forearm (true story) to interview for a gig at an investment firm, you might not get a call back. Yes, we all love our Pop-Pops, but sometimes we might have to conceal that love with a long-sleeved shirt.
Now, if your chosen field fits in more with the latter sort of setting, you should cover your visible tattoos with either make-up or full-coverage clothing like long-sleeved shirts, opaque tights or pants, during the interview process. Also, the FDA has information about tattoos, make up, and removal surgery. Now, if you have teardrops tattooed on your face, we suggest shifting your focus to launching a rap career; that’s one of the few professions that will fully appreciate your “artistic expression.”
Once you land the job, it’s best to bide your time and get to know your audience before showing off that tattoo of Psalm 13 that you just love so much.
There’s typically no one way to do anything, so try to learn from your co-workers who’ve been around longer to pick up on what’s acceptable. If you’re still left in doubt, check and see if your company has a handbook dictating company policy on tattoos. If all else fails, check with your boss.
It’s going to take a lot longer for the overall impression of body art to change. Until it does, get tat-tat-tatted up accordingly.
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