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Originally Posted by hammerfan
First of all, you're NOT a fucking asshole idiot loser. Second of all, yes, there IS still a stigma attached to tattoos and people that have tattoos. Most of today's conservatives see people with tattoos as "bad" people. At the company I worked at before this one, I had to hide my tattoos (easy) because the woman I worked for is Jewish and sees all tattoos as an insult to Jewish people because of the concentration camps.
The bottom line, Amanda, is that YOU are the only one that can make you happy. Of course, it could be my age, but I'm at a point in life where if people don't like what I say, do, wear, eat, watch, read, listen to, etc., I say fuck them. I'm going to do what I want because I'm sick and tired of kowtowing to other people's needs/wants/beliefs. It's MY turn!
Long story short, if you're happy with your tattoo, be happy with it. If you DO want to advance further in the company, hide it.
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Thanks - I honestly appreciate it. :)
And you're right - I'm more of the mindset of
If they don't like it, fuck 'em. It might be juvenile, but I love tattoos and am not sure I'd want to advance in a company that thinks they're inappropriate.
I'm not going to quite my job tomorrow or anything, but if it comes to a point where I think it's preventing me from opportunities, then I will go elsewhere. I have actually described my company as "incredibly square" to people, so I shouldn't really be surprised at
the talk my manager gave me (not that he really chided me - He's actually a really cool guy - I think that he was just trying to be honest and warn me about how it might be perceived - I appreciate it, but it was still hard to hear - THE TRUTH SUCKS ARGH I HATE PEOPLE... except for you <3).
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Originally Posted by neverending
There IS a stigma in certain circles but without people like you, willing to push the boundaries, the stigma will always be there. Well, the stigma will always be there, but the number of people willing to judge you will be smaller and smaller.
At the mall in which I work it seems like I see more and more women with tattoos... and not just tattoos, but a LOT of tattoos. Most common ones I see are the angel wings on the back, and then a lot of artistic work on the arms. Without stereotyping, it seems like women choose more artistic images to display.
Without people willing to take risks, nothing ever changes. The final choice has to be yours.
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OH MY GOD YOU ARE AWESOME
Ok - So I actually had this exact same thought the other day:
I think that by me having a visible (and large) tattoo, I might be changing people's perception - A lot of people at work do ask me about it and compliment me... But then there are others that just stare and look away... The fact of the matter is, I think I might be the only one in my building with a visible tattoo.
HOWEVER, one woman came up to me and essentially told me that she's been holding off on getting a visible tattoo, but might go ahead and get the one that she's wanted on her wrist for a while.
Honestly, I totally agree with you - There absolutely NEEDS to be more people out there willing to take risks, especially when it comes to self-expression. I feel as though I am a risk-taker in that regard... And, honestly, I think that I might have changed some people's minds about tattoos already (now others, on the other hind, might have changed their minds about me, but, hey - As long as I continue to do a good job, be intelligent and well-spoken, then I can show them that having a tattoo is NOT the sign of a "bad person).
You've just inspired me!!! HAIL TO THE TATS!