[Elliot]

It has zero impact on whether I’d hire someone idc I’m not a snob

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Elliot

It has zero impact on whether I’d hire someone idc I’m not a snob

have you ever had an actual job?

[Elliot]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

have you ever had an actual job?

yes mama

[JerseyWins]

“Would a candidate having tattoos affect your decision to hire that person?”

Yes. I would be less likely to hire them. 13.85%

Yes. I would be more likely to hire them 0.31%

No. It would not affect my decision. 22.77%

It would depend on the role I was trying to fill. 35.08%

It would depend on how many tattoos and where they were. 28.00%

I honestly think I'd be more likely to hire them if anything though. Stereotypically, they're probably a bit more likely to be driven, go out and get it, and even have some life experience

I also don't mind / mostly like tattoos so that could be part of it (even though I'd never personally get one, not for me)

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by JerseyWins

I honestly think I'd be more likely to hire them if anything though. Stereotypically, they're probably a bit more likely to be driven, go out and get it, and even have some life experience

I also don't mind / mostly like tattoos so that could be part of it (even though I'd never personally get one, not for me)

I'm sorry but how on earth does a tattoo denote more life experience.

[JerseyWins]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

I'm sorry but how on earth does a tattoo denote more life experience.

It could! More willing to make changes, take "risks" etc. and a lot of times the tattoos come from life experiences, deaths, some type of meaning that motivates them.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by JerseyWins

It could! More willing to make changes, take "risks" etc. and a lot of times the tattoos come from life experiences, deaths, some type of meaning that motivates them.

But that suggests those without tattoos have less experience, as opposed to simply not wanting/liking tattoos.

We're all motivated in life one way or another by our experiences, the people we knew, deaths and births etc. Just because someone doesn't write it on their arm doesn't mean they're not driven.

Tattoos are like clothes, simply a personal choice and don't have any bearing on someone's quality of life, their history nor their ability to work. Any suggestion to the contrary is absolutely ridiculous.

[Redway]

Employ someone who shows evidence of having a life outside work?

[hijaxers]

Originally Posted by Underscore

I waver on this a lot. I obviously know having a tattoo would not impact on how you work and your attitude to work.

If someone had an obvious tattoo I'd ask them to cover it up like they do in airlines e.g. wearing a watch (if on wrist), wearing plasters, long shirts etc...

If they had it on their face I would not hire them.

Yes i would but like you not on the face , all the old judges are covered them but not full arms as short sleeve shirts may haved to be worn! and then there al the Prince Alberts - lets not go there.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by hijaxers

Yes i would but like you not on the face , all the old judges are covered them but not full arms as short sleeve shirts may haved to be worn! and then there al the Prince Alberts - lets not go there.

What type of job are you offering that would mean a pierced penis would affect it?

[Wizard.]

That’s like saying would you hire someone who has facial scars or burns it’s discrimination either way.

[Underscore]

Originally Posted by Riley.

That’s like saying would you hire someone who has facial scars or burns it’s discrimination either way.

Devils advocate but is it discrimination to ask employees to cover the tattoos up for example using plasters and watches like they do in airlines?

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Riley.

That’s like saying would you hire someone who has facial scars or burns it’s discrimination either way.

Well, tbf, that's not the same at all. A tattoo is a fashion choice, a scar is not.

[Wizard.]

Like, you wouldn’t say “oh they have burns on their face it might scare customers” and if you do you’re a dick same with tattoos

[user104658]

No and I would demand that they strip so that I could check that they weren't sneakily trying to hide any .

But actually... IRL... it wouldn't be an issue unless the tattoos were excessive or offensive.

However I do think it depends on the job . And most people who have (visible, non-coverable) tattoos are well aware of that when they choose to get them so I don't think it's a problem. It certainly isn't discrimination. A visible tattoo is a big - and permanent - life choice.

[caprimint]

****ing hell I really hope no-one votes 'no' in 2018

[Scoot]

My tattoos don’t affect my ability to complete a job and if someone honestly thought otherwise I wouldn’t want to work for them anyway.

[Livia]

So long as the tattoos weren't visible or could be hidden under long sleeves, ie, no hand, leg, face, neck tattoos.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Livia

So long as the tattoos weren't visible or could be hidden under long sleeves, ie, no hand, leg, face, neck tattoos.

You can hide your legs too

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

You can hide your legs too

Yeah that's true. Just so long as they didn't show, they could be virtually covered in them.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Livia

Yeah that's true. Just so long as they didn't show, they could be virtually covered in them.

Trousers would totally cover them

[bots]

it would have to depend on the subject matter and position of the tattoo

[Crimson Dynamo]

Id love to go see a doctor with a Slade face tattoo

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Id love to go see a doctor with a Slade face tattoo

A doctor with a slade tattoo had to pass the same exams as one without a tattoo, hope that helps

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

A doctor with a slade tattoo had to pass the same exams as one without a tattoo, hope that helps

so did Shipman and Josef Mengele

hope that helps too