FabSwingers.com forum: Neck/hand tattoos

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Do you believe neck/hand tattoos are job stoppers?

Recently I applied for a job somewhere, pretty high up in a firm. Pass through to the final interview stage however they felt that my neck tattoos was a bit too much.

This is the first time I’ve felt discrimination.

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By *ts the taking part thatMan
over a year ago

southampton

Yes, I reckon so but "you pay the money you take your choice" on both sides of the fence.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't know about job stoppers but on the right guy, I LOVE hand and neck tattoos!

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By *hatMinxOverThereWoman
over a year ago

42 Wallaby Way

I was just saying to my sister when getting my tattoo on Saturday, that I’d love a hand tattoo but not sure how my job would take it. It’s a difficult one.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do you believe neck/hand tattoos are job stoppers?

Recently I applied for a job somewhere, pretty high up in a firm. Pass through to the final interview stage however they felt that my neck tattoos was a bit too much.

This is the first time I’ve felt discrimination. "

If it was my business neck or hand tatoos wouldn't be an issue.

I'd be more concerned about whether you could do the job or not and if your personality was a good fit.

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By *edeWoman
over a year ago

the abyss

Unfortunately yes I think it is. I don't get it but I remember working in the hospital and one nurse was absolutely amazing and so good with patients but had a lot of tattoos so was seen as 'different' so the charge nurses made things very difficult for her

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Also, I really want another on my forearm going onto my hand. Where I work tattoos are meant to be covered though, I'd just wear gloves year round!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wouldn't say it was discrimination but do think tattoos still get a bad rap in a corporate setting despite being so widespread nowadays.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Also, I really want another on my forearm going onto my hand. Where I work tattoos are meant to be covered though, I'd just wear gloves year round! "

Haha I couldn’t do this

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I wouldn't say it was discrimination but do think tattoos still get a bad rap in a corporate setting despite being so widespread nowadays."

Yeah I see what you mean, I guess judging by today’s society you can see it both ways. I think the frustrating part is getting through to the final round and then hearing that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

its about how it looks, i guess, as if tattoos mean you wouldn't still be a consummate professional and highly skilled at your job.

If you were just behind a screen and never seen by the public, i don't suppose it would matter. When you’re in the public eye though, people would make different assumptions.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Do you believe neck/hand tattoos are job stoppers?

Recently I applied for a job somewhere, pretty high up in a firm. Pass through to the final interview stage however they felt that my neck tattoos was a bit too much.

This is the first time I’ve felt discrimination.

If it was my business neck or hand tatoos wouldn't be an issue.

I'd be more concerned about whether you could do the job or not and if your personality was a good fit."

Yeah exactly this

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By *rC99Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

I would think it would depend on what the job is and what company.

I've worked somewhere where a manager had a large neck tattoo

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By *ixed MisterMan
over a year ago

London

Unfortunately a lot of companies will look at things like tattoos that are hard to cover as a negative, especially if you're in a role that leads to liaising with clients face to face. It's one of those where you'd have to completely stand out from all other candidates to get passed it, which is wrong in my mind.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I wouldn't say it was discrimination but do think tattoos still get a bad rap in a corporate setting despite being so widespread nowadays.

Yeah I see what you mean, I guess judging by today’s society you can see it both ways. I think the frustrating part is getting through to the final round and then hearing that. "

Oh definitely, I can see why that's annoying if they didn't tell you it would be tough to get the job as a result of your tattoos. Did they say it was because of your tattoos?

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By *oxy jWoman
over a year ago

taunton somerset

no .... ive taken on many people within the large company i run with neck and hands tattoos and other tattoo's that show ... they are great at their jobs and at the end of the day thats what they get paid for ..and alot of those jobs are front facing too not hid behind the scenes ... its 2023 people dont judge on how others look or they shouldn't our staff are and i say this proudly a very mixed up bunch indeed str8 bi gay trans fluid tatts no tatts religious non religious from all parts of the world all working together doing fantastic jobs all 403 of them

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I wouldn't say it was discrimination but do think tattoos still get a bad rap in a corporate setting despite being so widespread nowadays.

Yeah I see what you mean, I guess judging by today’s society you can see it both ways. I think the frustrating part is getting through to the final round and then hearing that.

Oh definitely, I can see why that's annoying if they didn't tell you it would be tough to get the job as a result of your tattoos. Did they say it was because of your tattoos?"

Yeah got it all on a email.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

I think it depends on the job. When I was in hospital I think almost all the nurses had tattoos. It's so common place it doesn't stand out anymore. The guy that worked in my local bank had tattoos that he obviously covered up but you could just see them at the bottom of his arms. They don't bother me at all although I don't like face tattoos.

My son has hand, neck and throat tattoos and does well in his job

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"Do you believe neck/hand tattoos are job stoppers?

Recently I applied for a job somewhere, pretty high up in a firm. Pass through to the final interview stage however they felt that my neck tattoos was a bit too much.

This is the first time I’ve felt discrimination. "

It very much depends on the company.

Many older people still see tattoos as a sign of a "bad" person. So, tradtional firms may view tattoos negatively.

However, there's more and more who understand that having a visible tattoo has no bearing on the ability of the person to do the job.

I have tattoos and very unnatural coloured hair, I got my job because I was the best candidate.

If a company cannot accept your tattoos, you probably wouldn't have been happy working for them anyway.

Nita

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just hand and foot for me.

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"Do you believe neck/hand tattoos are job stoppers?

Recently I applied for a job somewhere, pretty high up in a firm. Pass through to the final interview stage however they felt that my neck tattoos was a bit too much.

This is the first time I’ve felt discrimination. "
yes i would say they are with the exception maybe of the building industry

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

Is it true that UK police are not allowed tattoos on hands, face or neck ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It shouldn’t be a thing but it is a thing unfortunately. I’ve kept mine under collar and cuff for that reason. I’ve been in hiring decision meetings and heard senior management talking down about tattoos when they had no idea I’ve got quite a few.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Is it true that UK police are not allowed tattoos on hands, face or neck ?"

I was rejected from a civilian police role because I have a (coverable) forearm tattoo in German

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

I was rejected from a civilian police role because I have a (coverable) forearm tattoo in German "

May I ask what it says ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was rejected from a civilian police role because I have a (coverable) forearm tattoo in German

May I ask what it says ?"

Vergissmeinnicht

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I wouldn't say it was discrimination but do think tattoos still get a bad rap in a corporate setting despite being so widespread nowadays.

Yeah I see what you mean, I guess judging by today’s society you can see it both ways. I think the frustrating part is getting through to the final round and then hearing that.

Oh definitely, I can see why that's annoying if they didn't tell you it would be tough to get the job as a result of your tattoos. Did they say it was because of your tattoos?

Yeah got it all on a email.

Ahhh that sucks then. Just assume it's a terrible company anyway you would've hated working with those people in the long run. Bullet dodged!

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

May I ask what it says ?

Vergissmeinnicht "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

May I ask what it says ?

Vergissmeinnicht

It translates as 'forget-me-not' but, apparently, has conurtations of war, which is why it was disallowed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It shouldn't but clearly it does affect how people see you.

Face tattoos are a little different I think but it depends what they are.

Most people know what certain face tattoos mean and I wouldn't employ someone with them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

May I ask what it says ?

Vergissmeinnicht

It translates as 'forget-me-not' but, apparently, has conurtations of war, which is why it was disallowed"

The flower used as the symbol of the Alzheimer's society. Those warmongering charity do-gooders.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hope not because my hands are next. Luckily my job is super chill.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

May I ask what it says ?

Vergissmeinnicht

It translates as 'forget-me-not' but, apparently, has conurtations of war, which is why it was disallowed"

That's a bit of a stretch, but it's never been for anything other than fallen/wounded soldiers. On other tatts, I know many of officers with full sleeves and they aren't required to cover them up. They are also allowed silly beards and man buns..

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By *londebiguyMan
over a year ago

Southport

I think that even now there's always the chance that people interviewing will think that in a professional setting very visible tattoos are inappropriate.

It's changing I'm sure though.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Hope not because my hands are next. Luckily my job is super chill."

That’s really good

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

I do think they are job stoppers. And face tattoos. Unless you're actually a tattooer!

Whether or not it they should be is a different story.

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

I was rejected from a civilian police role because I have a (coverable) forearm tattoo in German

May I ask what it says ?"
vorsprug durch technique

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Definitely in my sector unless it’s very discrete, but they are easy to cover for an interview with tattoo cover or foundation

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What is the tattoo of? Could it be interpreted as offensive? If not, then they can’t discriminate, and as they have openly said that, I’d be throwing in some questions to their HR department.

Mrs

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By *lueFireCouple
over a year ago

just somewhere around here

Slightly off topic .. but both of us work in environments that are fine with tattoos Mrs R is employed by an organisation that welcomes diversity.

Sadly many don't

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

Depends on the job. If you’re shovelling shit in the back nobody cares but if you on the shop floor dealing with customers then it’s the company’s decision on how they like to portray themselves.

The mr

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"What is the tattoo of? Could it be interpreted as offensive? If not, then they can’t discriminate, and as they have openly said that, I’d be throwing in some questions to their HR department.

Mrs "

Nothing offensive at all.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Slightly off topic .. but both of us work in environments that are fine with tattoos Mrs R is employed by an organisation that welcomes diversity.

Sadly many don't

Yeah it’s quite surprising that certain sectors are still very diverse

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Our daughter recently applied for the role of cabin crew. It was a zoom call and the first thing all candidates had to do was prove they didn't have any visible tattoos. Anyone that did the interview was terminated on the spot.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do you believe neck/hand tattoos are job stoppers?

Recently I applied for a job somewhere, pretty high up in a firm. Pass through to the final interview stage however they felt that my neck tattoos was a bit too much.

This is the first time I’ve felt discrimination. "

Maybe they just didn't want to offer you the job.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Do you believe neck/hand tattoos are job stoppers?

Recently I applied for a job somewhere, pretty high up in a firm. Pass through to the final interview stage however they felt that my neck tattoos was a bit too much.

This is the first time I’ve felt discrimination.

Maybe they just didn't want to offer you the job. "

Easier to decline me and not give me a reason.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do you believe neck/hand tattoos are job stoppers?

Recently I applied for a job somewhere, pretty high up in a firm. Pass through to the final interview stage however they felt that my neck tattoos was a bit too much.

This is the first time I’ve felt discrimination.

Maybe they just didn't want to offer you the job.

Easier to decline me and not give me a reason. "

Cool.

Us white, bearded, tattooed men have been discriminated against for far too long. Hope the job didn't go to a woman.

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By *obyn GravesTV/TS
over a year ago

1127 walnut avenue

Tattoos are so trendy these days I'm surprised anyone's bothered..

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By *iltsTSgirlTV/TS
over a year ago

chichester

Totally will stop some jobs or recruitment into certain fields or high level positions.

It is what it is .. tattoos are becoming more accepted but some people have ridiculous stuff that maybe offensive imagery and then wonder why they don’t get job / 2nd / 3rd interview.

One of my friends was offered a job recently working with kids. She was asked in both interviews (well told advised ) she will need to cover up her arm tattoo as the imagery was very graphic and not suitable for children. She refused to do this so they cancelled the job offer. My mate was raging over this at us but we mostly said they have a fair point and how hard is it to wear a long sleeve top .

Remember it’s very easy to sack candidates off as a recruiter / manager when you have more candidates on hand. Proving discrimination is the issue over s hunch .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Our daughter recently applied for the role of cabin crew. It was a zoom call and the first thing all candidates had to do was prove they didn't have any visible tattoos. Anyone that did the interview was terminated on the spot.

I wish I’d thought of that..

‘Hi, I’m here for the job interview’

Excellent, take your clothes off….

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London

I wish I’d thought of that..

‘Hi, I’m here for the job interview’

Excellent, take your clothes off…."

You might need to check what 'visible' means!

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

Who'd have thought eh

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By *ornucopiaMan
over a year ago

Bexley

"Tattoos are so trendy these days I'm surprised anyone's bothered.."

So is mass shooting and America's not bothered.

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By *andacouple3Couple
over a year ago

Chatham

Aside from my face, neck and hands I am totally covered (even armpits and feet!!) but would never consider having the 'visible' area tattooed because I think when people see those areas with tattoos they immediately make a negative judgement. Whether it is right or wrong it does affect job prospects.

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"Aside from my face, neck and hands I am totally covered (even armpits and feet!!) but would never consider having the 'visible' area tattooed because I think when people see those areas with tattoos they immediately make a negative judgement. Whether it is right or wrong it does affect job prospects."
So in terms ofjob prospects wrong then?

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