How likely is it that I'd be turned down a job for a tattoo?

[dr_what]

Well I'm a teacher (just qualified) and have a job in a school. I have tattoos on my back, left arm as far as the elbow and chest. All I do is cover it up and nothing has ever been said to me about it. Besides, its become more socially acceptable these days.

 

[renegade7]

Something discrete that can easily be covered, no big deal. So upper arms, legs, torso and back shouldn't get you in any serious trouble- it's not like your boss can order you to work shirtless or to wear shorts, if that's actually happening tattoos are the least of your concerns in regards to professionalism.

If you must get something somewhere it will be visible, how this will be perceived will depend on the tattoo itself and on the field. If you want to be a teacher, doctor, or other sort of professional any visible markings might cause you trouble. Artists, on the other hand, can get away with basically not having anything aggressive and not having anything on the face or neck.

Generally speaking, I'd say get it somewhere you can easily cover, absolutely nothing on your face or neck, and nothing aggressive.

 

[SoreWristed]

the rule I follow with tattoos is i'll have a clear idea what i want, but i'll carry that idea around for two years. Still want it? get it.

Ofcourse, you might want to get it on a spot you can cover. I suggest the upper or lower leg, since an environment that is adverse to tattoos, probably won't allow you to wear shorts.