tatoos and piercings; love or hate them? - Page 4 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

dannym · #46 01-25-2011, 02:57 PM

How about some pictures from our forum members?

Mistress · #47 01-25-2011, 03:14 PM

The sight of a 7 gauge needle coming at me is like a garden hose coming at an ant....as for tattoos they are like marriage make sure you want them because of not, it will cost you a sh*&load of money and a lot of pain to get rid of.

aklim · #48 01-25-2011, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cjlipps

Kids must think to themselves: "Let's see, in today's uncertain economy and competitive job environment, how can I make myself LESS marketable?"
For me, I'll just make my statement of individuality by NOT getting any.

An EXCELLENT point. Even back in 2000, my boss told my supervisor to keep his piercings off and arms covered. I would guess it is even worse in this economy. Thing was that we were in the "dungeon" being IT and had to wear a tie during office hours although nobody would ever see us. Back in 94, the CEO of the medical group I worked for happened to come in early one morning and saw the housekeeping guy with a bull ring on his nose and dripping snot. He told the head housekeeper that either the ring would go or the housekeeper will go. When the head housekeeper tried to dispute, the CEO said "Either the ring goes, he goes or all 3 of you go".

allikanbe · #49 01-25-2011, 05:28 PM

I've never seen a tattoo that I liked. Piercings are just stupid looking and unattractive especially in the face. A student at school has a tattoo on the inside of his lip. It looks really cool - NOT.

okyoureabeast · #50 01-25-2011, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cjlipps

I'm not terribly opposed although I am a bit dismayed that my kids have/like them.
Kids must think to themselves: "Let's see, in today's uncertain economy and competitive job environment, how can I make myself LESS marketable?"
For me, I'll just make my statement of individuality by NOT getting any.

I see it as an easy way to help narrow down the interviewee pool. When I was in high school and even in college people (especially girls) get the oddest tattoos. Why I don't know, but must be a blast to explain to people.

I have a friend who has a mortal combat tramp stamp, but she's indian so I'm not sure how that works out.

Hatterasguy · #51 01-25-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cjlipps

I'm not terribly opposed although I am a bit dismayed that my kids have/like them.
Kids must think to themselves: "Let's see, in today's uncertain economy and competitive job environment, how can I make myself LESS marketable?"
For me, I'll just make my statement of individuality by NOT getting any.

Pretty much, how can someone covered in tat's with enough metal stuck in their face to set off metal detectors half a mile away be taken seriously in the business world? NFW will you ever see that across the table at a high level meeting at GE, or any company for that matter. Try going to a banker and asking for a half a million line looking like that, good luck.

Unless they are in the entertainment industry.

aklim · #52 01-25-2011, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by okyoureabeast

I see it as an easy way to help narrow down the interviewee pool. When I was in high school and even in college people (especially girls) get the oddest tattoos. Why I don't know, but must be a blast to explain to people.

I have a friend who has a mortal combat tramp stamp, but she's indian so I'm not sure how that works out.

Should be ok since you can wear a shirt to cover it up

aklim · #53 01-25-2011, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

Pretty much, how can someone covered in tat's with enough metal stuck in their face to set off metal detectors half a mile away be taken seriously in the business world?

NFW will you ever see that across the table at a high level meeting at GE, or any company for that matter. Try going to a banker and asking for a half a million line looking like that, good luck.

As a janitor? Sure.

Could work. Wait till they stop laughing and ask again.