How're tattoos viewed at workplaces in '23?
I have plans to get a few on my fingers. A good chunk of my job involves meeting people (journo here). What's your take on the acceptance of tattoos at workplaces and among people in 2023?
Brutallyhonest
Stealth
a year ago
I have tattoo on my arms and it’s chill with all. Who is anyone judge it? Unless you work for TCS
SabChangaSi
Stealth
a year ago
They won't look at it favourably
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SlavaRussi
Stealth
a year ago
Oh I thought this post was about dumbasses(tattus) at workplaces
ProProcrastinator
Stealth
a year ago
Coming from a person working as a software engg, it doesn’t matter in my workplace. I have a tattoo on my forearm n it makes no difference.
Nothing from more senior bosses or managers who are stuck in the past?
ProProcrastinator
Stealth
a year ago
Not yet. They’ve actually liked the tattoo.. including the vp in India and svp from US. 😂
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Depends on what the message is.
If its butterflies and scorpions and flying birds and names of loved ones, generally acceptable.
If you're carving the hakenkreuz on yourself, I would advise against it.
You're right. It is most harmless and the ones with more detail (would invite questions on its meaning) will be made on my back.
I still wondered if it'd hamper job opportunities at the interview stage.
It won't. Unless you're interviewing at a really conservative outfit.
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Itachi777
Stealth
a year ago
Journalists ke liye no issues I think. Corporate sales guys ke liye no no.
We too face people and sometimes our appearance/seniority influences the way they respond to our questions.
Front facing? I’d say don’t go for it. Maybe consider tattooing your torso?
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TheOatmeal
Stealth
a year ago
Based on my experience, tattoos are generally acceptable. Only headache would be to explain meaning of the tattoo 😂
Arm tattoo sleeve in progress rn, no one cares 👍🏼 at least in the startup world
unnamed
Stealth
a year ago
Don't get it all in one go, unless you have a full design you already like. Instead you can do bits of art and extend them through the years.
hehehe
Stealth
a year ago
If you are, eg: a sales guy in edtech like Byjus and need to meet parents to sell the product, a BIG NO, even if the company let you have it. Journalist? Depends. If you are a reporter, works but if you plan to take any important interviews of ministers, bureaucrats etc, again a NO, even if your company allows it. It's because of our society's perspective towards tattoos.
It's often the least important folks with the biggest ego :)
I take your point. Thank you so much for your message.
hehehe
Stealth
a year ago
"Important" that depends on the situation. If your prospective customer is a parent, they are important. And, minister that runs our country is nevertheless important.
CaffeineJunkie
Stealth
a year ago
Get as many tattoos you want and go Huberman route. He covers all of them lol.
I have 5 tattoos (1 on my neck, 1 on each wrist and 1 on each forearm) and people around me at my workplace (startup) are completely fine with it, but every person has the same question “does it hurt while getting a tattoo? What is the story behind each tattoo?”
What about a small tatoo like semi colon (;) on neck below year or on hand ?
Seriously, no one cares. There are many other serious matters to think about. 😅😅
No one cares, nobody even notices tbh. Even if they do , they just wanna ask the "story" - yeah I was feeling silly, that Pinterest doodle looked good
dont live around conservative mindset people. dont give a fuck about them
Deadshot99
Stealth
a year ago
Working as software developer. I have 3 tattoos (all on my arm). No complaints etc. everyone knows about it from my manager to director of my department
Vegetabledev22
Stealth
a year ago
I wear shorts with half tshirt to office…. Jab unhe meri taango se prblm nai toh tattoo kya hi h…ha par taange muscled honi chahiye🤣
Code likhna h bas usse matlab rakho na
Aur hybrid nai karte itni dikkat h toh
CoffinCat
Stealth
a year ago
I think most of the workplaces are chill unless you’re going for something like TCS or a government job. I have 5 tattoos on my hands that includes a big Medusa. People often compliment and ask about the artist.
