Monday, July 14, 2014

Finding a job with tattoos

http://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelhennessey/2013/02/27/having-a-tattoo-and-a-job/

http://www.salary.com/how-tattoos-affect-your-career/

http://archive.azcentral.com/business/articles/20120330tattoos-piercings-can-hold-you-back-from-new-job.html

These three links primarily focus on the chances a person has of finding a job once he/she has already gotten tattoos. It also depends on the job of interest, for example a plumber will have more tattoos than a person working for the government. Why? Because a plumber is not in the public's view very often, and their self-image is not so valued as maybe a congressman's. If an individual were to run for office, they likely would not be seen with neck tattoos, or full sleeves while making a public speech (or press conference). Most likely if they do have tattoos it will be covered, and they would be dressed appropriately, due to their reputation. On the other hand, a plumber can be hired no matter what his physical appearance, as long as they can get the job done (nobody cares about their tattoos). These kinds of instances are why statistics are done and people with tattoos are not hired that often or if they are, their jobs are average (not very qualified). Nonetheless, this first link talks about how all of this is changing, and as the world is revolving (people changing their attitudes/views about tattoos), it is much easier for anyone with tattoos to get jobs. Hopefully, the numbers change in the second link and (everyone is equal and there is no discrimination) it is easier for people with tattoos to get jobs.

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