To Tattoo or Not To Tattoo

[Walter_Plinge]

Re: The totally off-topic thread

They asked me why I don't have Tattoos.

I said to them: Do you see a Ferrarri with bumper stickers :?:

Well put. And in the same vein new bumper stickers, no matter how witty and clever, don't improve an old banger either. (I'm far more old banger than Ferrari, I might add).

 

[straitman]

Re: The totally off-topic thread

Well put. And in the same vein new bumper stickers, no matter how witty and clever, don't improve an old banger either. (I'm far more old banger than Ferrari, I might add).

I resemble that remark :!:

 

[Warks]

Re: The totally off-topic thread

One thing I've wondered - does it really hurt as much as it used to? You see people getting tatts on those TV shows just talking casually while the tattooist is drilling away. I always understood it was like "red hot needles jammed under your skin" (to quote from The Young Ones) but it doesn't seem so. Not that I'm interested in trying.

 

[Ghostdunks]

Re: The totally off-topic thread

One thing I've wondered - does it really hurt as much as it used to? You see people getting tatts on those TV shows just talking casually while the tattooist is drilling away. I always understood it was like "red hot needles jammed under your skin" (to quote from The Young Ones) but it doesn't seem so. Not that I'm interested in trying.

It depends where you're getting tattooed I believe. If its in a fleshy area, its relatively painless(that was my experience anyway, getting a tattoo on upper right shoulder). If its against bone, that will hurt a ton.

 

[Foreigner]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/a...ared-intricate-tattoo-hand-cause-offence.html

TATTOOS AT WORK: WHAT'S ACCEPTABLE IN THE OFFICE?

Under UK law it's perfectly legal for managers to refuse to hire someone for having visible tattoos, according to employment law expert Helen Burgess, a partner at law firm Shoosmiths.

The only exception might be under the 2010 Equality Act if the tattoo were connected to their religion or beliefs.

Existing employees also could see their job at risk if they acquire new body art. She told the BBC: 'If there was a blanket ban on tattoos and an individual were to turn up with one, if the employer followed proper process that would be a fair dismissal in law.'

According to Acas, the advice, training and mediation body, about one in five British people are thought to have tattoos, and they're most popular among 30 to 39-year-olds.
One in ten people in the UK are thought to have a piercing somewhere other than their earlobe too, particularly among 16 to 24-year-olds.
Acas advises employers to 'carefully consider' the reasons behind imposing rules or bans on visible body art, saying there should be 'sound business reasons' for it.
For instance, there may be a valid health and safety reason, such as keeping dangling piercings away from factory machinery.

 

[samh004]

According to Acas, the advice, training and mediation body, about one in five British people are thought to have tattoos, and they're most popular among 30 to 39-year-olds.

Oh no! I'm at risk?!

One in ten people in the UK are thought to have a piercing somewhere other than their earlobe too, particularly among 16 to 24-year-olds.

Phew... safe from joining that statistic

 

[Foreigner]

For those serious about tattoos, London is hosting a convention now until Sunday:

http://www.thelondontattooconvention.com

 

[JohnK]

I can just about accept someone's right to have ink injected under their skin. Most look awful but their choice after all.

What I cannot accept is those same people wanting equality from employers. It's laughable to tell someone who to hire. That person may hate tattoos. Why would you force them into accepting tattoos? Why would you want to work for someone who feels this way?

I know I would be extremely uncomfortable and constantly stressed if I worked for someone who didn't want me there. I know that if I had a business only people I wanted would work there.

 

[Ghostdunks]

What I cannot accept is those same people wanting equality from employers. It's laughable to tell someone who to hire. That person may hate tattoos. Why would you force them into accepting tattoos? Why would you want to work for someone who feels this way?

I don't even know why someone needs an answer to this question in this day and age. Simple fact, because its discriminatory to not do so. In majority of jobs, how someone looks does not affect their ability to do their job. In your scenario, we can substitute any minority, section of society and see how this affects your statements. Here's a few to start us along: black people, , jews, women, asian people, refugees, seat-recliners, obese people and a few examples.

It's laughable to tell someone who to hire. That person may hate black people(tattoos). Why would you force them into accepting black people(tattoos)? Why would you want to work for someone who feels this way?

It's laughable to tell someone who to hire. That person may hate jews(tattoos). Why would you force them into accepting jews(tattoos)? Why would you want to work for someone who feels this way?

It's laughable to tell someone who to hire. That person may hate women(tattoos). Why would you force them into accepting women(tattoos)? Why would you want to work for someone who feels this way?

It's laughable to tell someone who to hire. That person may hate obese people(tattoos). Why would you force them into accepting obese people(tattoos)? Why would you want to work for someone who feels this way?

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Its almost like we've gone 100 years back into the past when it comes to basic human rights

 

[JohnK]

I don't even know why someone needs an answer to this question in this day and age. Simple fact, because its discriminatory to not do so. In majority of jobs, how someone looks does not affect their ability to do their job. In your scenario, we can substitute any minority, section of society and see how this affects your statements. Here's a few to start us along: black people, , jews, women, asian people, refugees, seat-recliners, obese people and a few examples.

I don't quite agree. Appearance is a key factor in a lot of jobs.

 

[Moody]

...Its almost like we've gone 100 years back into the past when it comes to basic human rights

So by extension if I choose to turn up to work wearing a mankini, my employer would be discriminating against me if they told me to hit the beach? What you wear (clothing, tattoos, jewellery) is very different to your race or physical appearance in general.

 

[Walter_Plinge]

I don't even know why someone needs an answer to this question in this day and age. Simple fact, because its discriminatory to not do so. In majority of jobs, how someone looks does not affect their ability to do their job....

True but this is not the whole story. It can affect how others do their jobs. It's not black and white. Someone who turns up at an interview for a receptionist's position and has personal hygiene and grooming issues isn't going to be considered even though he or she might be perfectly capable of doing the job. These matters aren't important for a garbage collector. It's no different for tattoos. Probably acceptable for a graphic artist but not so much for a finance manager.

It's the old story. Two people are considered for an entry level white collar job. Both are well-educated and personable people. But one has visible tatts. Guess who gets the job?

Bottom line is, if you 'disfigure' yourself with tatts you damage your chances of success in many areas of life. That's why tattoo removal is such a burgeoning industry.

It’s a terrible tattoo, the Southern Cross. I was stupid, I wanted a tattoo that wouldn’t hurt. It’s on my right shoulder. I would’ve been 18 or 19. It was my first tattoo, I sort of liked the idea at the time. But as soon as I got it, it seemed like everyone else had it, too. The reason I want it removed is that I don’t like it, you cop a lot for having it, it’s a really bogan sort of thing and I’m not that sort of bogan. I don’t drive a four-wheel-drive or drink Bundy.

I was trying to do that whole Australian thing, but straight away I thought, “What have I done?” and started looking up tattoo removal. I have another one, it’s the French word for brother on my pec, it’s for a close friend. I work in a bank and I don’t want a big sleeve or anything, I think it’s disrespectful to whoever you’re working for.

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[Cruiser Elite]

Re: The totally off-topic thread

Cruiserette always giggles at the tattoo one parent had at a school where she was Principal many years ago - 'BORN LOOSER' - she hopes he got it at mates rates!

 

[straitman]

I don't even know why someone needs an answer to this question in this day and age.

I guess you had better start your argument with the Australian Government then. For the public service and the military they have some quite specific requirements that mostly do not include tattoos.