Tattoos on workers dealing with the public

[MrsKreamer]

People with tattoo’s here’s question for you….How much do tattoo’s cost?

I watch Miami Ink and price is never mentioned.

How much for one that’s a size of a quarter?

How much for one that covers your bicep?

How much for the big ones that cover your back?

Are you charged by detail? By inch?

Are portraits of people more expensive?

Does it hurt?

Thanks in advance, I was always curious.

Maybe someday I will get my son’s names tattooed on me.

PS- my BIL got his name tattooed on his forearm when he was a teenager in big letters with a snake running through them. He is now an architect and has to wear long sleeve shirts when talking to clients.



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My DH has 3 tattoos. The one on his right upper forearm is a beautiful lion and grass and flowers, it is the symbol for Leo. It is about the size of a small postcard. It is colored. It was (I think) $200. The one on his leg is of the grim reaper, very cool btw, and it is just black and I believe it was $300, it is the size of a business letter envelope. The one on his other forarm doesn't count, it was done by a friend's brother and he messed up so he got a discount...


ETA....he says the ones that cover your back could run into the $1000s depending on the detail. Yes it hurts, but I have heard many can block it out after awhile, and I have heard that many cannot.

My DH says look at it this way, you are paying for someone's art to be forever a part of your body...

 

[DawnA401]

Hey Dopey Sharon

Is this at the Cross Keys shopping center? If it is I will have to go and check him out next time I am there,,, I am there at least once a week!!

 

[VEGA]

I'm going to preface this by saying that I have nothing against people with tattoos...I have one, my DH has three and my DD also has three.

I went to the shoe store to return a pair of shoes. The guy who waited on me had several tattoos up and down both arms. What really caught my eye was the one of a naked lady on the underside of his forearm. It wasn't a small one, it went from his wrist to his elbow.

Like I said, I have nothing against tattoos, but I really am surprised that a company (Famous Footwear) would hire someone, who is going to be dealing with the public, with this tattoo on his arm.

If you are in the position of hiring people, would you hire this guy, knowing that just about everyone who comes into contact with him, including children, are going to see this tattoo?

The tattoos don't bother me since a person can cover them up. The thing that skeeve skerve me the skeveekee are the piercings some people have

That said, there's a young lady working at Sally's Beauty Supply with baby RAM HORNS in her nostrils. I got to give it to her because they're always white and shiny, but good golly gosh...how in the word does she blow her nose with those things in there

She also has shiny small beady balls pierced on both sides of her mouth with a chain going from one beady ball to a piercing in the ear. She also has this huge thing in her tongue.

I swear if I were a man, my buddies would shrivel up like raisins around her.

 

[DISUNC]

Well, your boss for one.

It also depends on the company. But I'd be interested to see which corporate/business professional companies (or sections of companies) that allow earrings on men as part of their dress code policy.

Oh he got one a few years later himself!
This was a Fortune 50 Brokerage. Just backoffice IT work, no customers.

I dont think there are very many companies who stipulate that "men can't wear earrings"! That would be sexist.

In fact my last company (where we did work with customers) a male coworker wore a DRESS! And anybody caught even slightly mentioning it (even outside the office) would be FIRED!

 

[kaw1218]

Oh he got one a few years later himself!
This was a Fortune 50 Brokerage. Just backoffice IT work, no customers.

I dont think there are very many companies who stipulate that "men can't wear earrings"! That would be sexist.

In fact my last company (where we did work with customers) a male coworker wore a DRESS! And anybody caught even slightly mentioning it (even outside the office) would be FIRED!

I would love to see that at my job.....dont' know that the other guys would let that slide though

 

[kaw1218]

Well, your boss for one.

It also depends on the company. But I'd be interested to see which corporate/business professional companies (or sections of companies) that allow earrings on men as part of their dress code policy.

I know of a few that do. It doesn't seem to bother people that much around here.

 

[mking624]

Oh he got one a few years later himself!
This was a Fortune 50 Brokerage. Just backoffice IT work, no customers.

I dont think there are very many companies who stipulate that "men can't wear earrings"! That would be sexist.

In fact my last company (where we did work with customers) a male coworker wore a DRESS! And anybody caught even slightly mentioning it (even outside the office) would be FIRED!

What your boss did a few years later really isn't the issue. The issue was that the boss considered it unprofessional in the workplace and brought it to your attention. It doesn't matter if he's in the public eye or not. An employee needs to comply with company dress code.

Not very many companies that don't allow it? Well Disney doesn't allow it and they're a pretty huge company. A couple other chain stores I've worked at don't allow it:
The Disney Store (owned by The Children's Place, who also don't allow it)
FranklinCovey
I think you'll find that more companies stipulate this than you think. In fact, there are even schools that don't allow it (ranging from grade school to colleges).

Defining it as sexism seems to be stretching for any reason to not comply. If a person doesn't like the dress code, they have the choice not to work there.

 

[mking624]

I know of a few that do. It doesn't seem to bother people that much around here.

Like I said, it depends on the company. A company is in full right to define their own dress code, regardless of what someone thinks of it. If an employee doesn't like the dress code, perhaps they should think about applying at a place that finds their way of dressing acceptable.

 

[kaw1218]

I didn't say he considered it unprofessional all the time. But he obviously considers it unprofessional in the workplace. You even said that he said it was unprofessional. It doesn't matter if he's in the public eye or not. An employee needs to comply with company dress code.

Not very many companies that don't allow it? Well Disney doesn't allow it and they're a pretty huge company. A couple other chain stores I've worked at don't allow it:
The Disney Store (owned by The Children's Place, who also don't allow it)
FranklinCovey
I think you'll find that more companies stipulate this than you think. In fact, there are even schools that don't allow it (ranging from grade school to colleges).

Defining it as sexism seems to be stretching for any reason to not comply. If a person doesn't like the dress code, they have the choice not to work there.

Home Depot does allow it.
so does Walmart and Target in my area.

 

[mking624]

Home Depot does allow it.
so does Walmart and Target in my area.

Home Depot, Walmart, and Target are generally not considered business professional, and the clientele they are reaching to can allow for certain dress codes to be more lax. For example, you wouldn't walk into Home Depot expecting the employee to be wearing a suit and tie. Nor would you find a regular employee at Target wearing a suit and tie, in fact that would be out of dress code for them.

But I never said all companies mandate this.

But many companies do have that policy. There's no point in debating me about it, I'm just stating that these policies do exist.

 

[DISUNC]

I didn't say he considered it unprofessional all the time. But he obviously considers it unprofessional in the workplace. You even said that he said it was unprofessional. It doesn't matter if he's in the public eye or not. An employee needs to comply with company dress code..

But IT wasnt in the Companies dress code. There were other men in other departments wearing them. No where did it say 'A MAN CANT WEAR A EARRING" As I am sure not many companies state a employee CANT have tattos.

Not very many companies that don't allow it? Well Disney doesn't allow it and they're a pretty huge company. A couple other chain stores I've worked at don't allow it:
The Disney Store (owned by The Children's Place, who also don't allow it)
FranklinCovey
I think you'll find that more companies stipulate this than you think. In fact, there are even schools that don't allow it (ranging from grade school to colleges)...

I am not to sure about the Disney company NOT allowing it! I had lunch with a Imagineer...and I distincly remember his earrings.

Name ONE COLLEGE THAT DOESNT ALLOW IT!

 

[kaw1218]

Home Depot, Walmart, and Target are generally not considered business professional.

But I never said all companies mandate this.

But many companies do have that policy. There's no point in debating me about it, I'm just stating that these policies do exist.

oh...sorry, you brought up a few chain stores, I was just letting you know which ones I knew allowed them.

 

[kaw1218]

Name ONE COLLEGE THAT DOESNT ALLOW IT!

good question.....are there any colleges that prohibit stuff like that?

 

[mking624]

But IT wasnt in the Companies dress code. There were other men in other departments wearing them. No where did it say 'A MAN CANT WEAR A EARRING" As I am sure not many companies state a employee CANT have tattos.

Ah, see now you're getting more specific. Now you're saying it wasn't in the dress code and that other men were allowed to wear it. In that case, he had the right to wear it. My argument still stands for companies that do actually state it in their policy.

I didn't say that companies don't allow tattoos period. But many companies do have policies that state no visible tattoos.

I am not to sure about the Disney company NOT allowing it! I had lunch with a Imagineer...and I distincly remember his earrings.

Regular (as in not behind the scenes) male cast members are not allowed to wear earrings. And this will probably rock the boat, but they are even specific about hair length for regular CMs. Female cast members can either wear studs or small hoops (they even specifically state the size which it can reach). Hair color is mentioned, make up is mentioned, hair styles are mentioned (it wasn't that long ago they started allowing corn rows). Even sock color, nylon color, and nailpolish color is mentioned. How do I know this? Because I work for The Disney Store and worked for them when TDS was still owned by Disney and our dress code was directly from Disney. What park cast members were required of in terms of dress code, we were required of. When we were sold to The Children's Place, TCP decided to keep the very strict dress code in place. The below links are from the college program site, but they are actually the guidelines for all regular CMs, regardless of being in the college program or not (it is known as the "Disney Look"). I've provided the links that are specific to male cast members:
http://www.wdwcollegeprogram.com/sap/its/mimes/zh_wdwcp/disneylook/males_all.html
http://www.wdwcollegeprogram.com/sap/its/mimes/zh_wdwcp/disneylook/males_cost.html
http://www.wdwcollegeprogram.com/sap/its/mimes/zh_wdwcp/disneylook/males_noncost.html
(all three are dress code policy, but the 2nd two specific mentions jewelry/piercings)
I found the following link on the WDW Resort Career Opportunities site (under the international section). They specifically state that visible tattoos and body piercings are not allowed for males:
http://disney.go.com/disneycareers/wdwcareers/international/details.html

Name ONE COLLEGE THAT DOESNT ALLOW IT!

Bethune-Cookman College (Business School). That one quickly rings a bell because I have a friend who attends.
http://www4.cookman.edu/business/dresscode.htm
Moody Bible Institute
http://mmm.moody.edu/GenMoody/default.asp?SectionID=8DC9ADA49A184CCCB21D302FD241AADF
Those are just a couple off the top of my head, but still one more than you asked for.

 

[suzij13]

well I'm not sure about males wearing earrings but I do know that the college that I attend does have a dress code policy that does not allow the professors to have tattoos showing.

 

[kaw1218]

Bethune-Cookman College (Business School). That one quickly rings a bell because I have a friend who attends.
http://www4.cookman.edu/business/dresscode.htm
Moody Bible Institute
http://mmm.moody.edu/GenMoody/default.asp?SectionID=8DC9ADA49A184CCCB21D302FD241AADF
Those are just a couple off the top of my head, but still one more than you asked for.

hmm. how about that. I didn't know colleges did that...learn something new everyday.

 

[kaw1218]

well I'm not sure about males wearing earrings but I do know that the college that I attend does have a dress code policy that does not allow the professors to have tattoos showing.

maybe here in PA, we are just less professional.....

 

[DISUNC]

Regular "costumed" (as in not behind the scenes) male cast members are not allowed to wear earrings. And this will probably rock the boat, but they are even specific about hair length for regular CMs. Female cast members can either wear studs or small hoops (they even specifically state the size which it can reach). Hair color is mentioned, make up is mentioned, hair styles are mentioned (it wasn't that long ago they started allowing corn rows). Even sock color, nylon color, and nailpolish color is mentioned. How do I know this? Because I work for The Disney Store and worked for them when TDS was still owned by Disney and our dress code was directly from Disney. What park cast members were required of in terms of dress code, we were required of. When we were sold to The Children's Place, TCP decided to keep the very strict dress code in place. The below links are from the college program site, but they are actually the guidelines for all regular CMs, regardless of being in the college program or not (it is known as the "Disney Look"). I've provided the links that are specific to male cast members
http://www.wdwcollegeprogram.com/sap/its/mimes/zh_wdwcp/disneylook/males_all.html
http://www.wdwcollegeprogram.com/sap/its/mimes/zh_wdwcp/disneylook/males_cost.html
http://www.wdwcollegeprogram.com/sap/its/mimes/zh_wdwcp/disneylook/males_noncost.html
(all three are dress code policy, but the 2nd two specific mentions jewelry/piercings)

But that is for "CAST MEMBERS" actors & actresses....!

Bethune-Cookman College (Business School). That one quickly rings a bell because I have a friend who attends.
http://www4.cookman.edu/business/dresscode.htm

Thats just one day a week...on Business Wednesdays. Interesting but the pictures of the students DO NOT reflect this policy!

Moody Bible Institute
http://mmm.moody.edu/GenMoody/default.asp?SectionID=8DC9ADA49A184CCCB21D302FD241AADF

Those are just a couple off the top of my head, but still one more than you asked for.

Okay you got me there..."Body piercing of any kind, other than women’s ears, is not permitted at any time on campus, including the residence hall dorm rooms." However....this is a relgious school, and also states what to wear on SUNDAY This is not a Academia school.

Anyhow we went wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy OT here. If you like start up a thread about men wearing a earring.

Sorry Op!

 

[DISUNC]

maybe here in PA, we are just less professional.....

I'm in PA too..but I always worked in NYC or NJ. Men wearing a earring never really been a issue. It just not that popular anymore as it was in the 90's!

 

[mking624]

But that is for "CAST MEMBERS" actors & actresses....!

The term "Cast Member" is the term used for "employee" for Disney. It's not actor/actress specific. Whether you're selling popcorn or you're playing a princess, you're referred to as a Cast Member.

Thats just one day a week...on Business Wednesdays. Interesting but the pictures of the students DO NOT reflect this policy!

Because it's for the business school and the college has more than just the business school. Regardless, you wanted to know what school had that policy and even if it's just one day, the policy is still there.

Okay you got me there..."Body piercing of any kind, other than women’s ears, is not permitted at any time on campus, including the residence hall dorm rooms." However....this is a relgious school, and also states what to wear on SUNDAY This is not a Academia school.

So now we're disregarding it because it's a Christian school? It's still a college, and I provided the information that you asked for. As far as Sunday dress is concerned, all is says is that they expect you to dress at or above the median standard of dress for the church the student is attending. So it doesn't prohibit you from wearing jeans and a tshirt if that is the median standard of dress of the church you attend. Just like jobs, though, if a student doesn't like the policy, they can choose to go to a different school. I nearly went to Moody, myself, but wound up not going after deciding to study a field they don't have a degree in.

Anyhow we went wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy OT here. If you like start up a thread about men wearing a earring.

Sorry Op!

I don't think we really went off topic. While it was started about tattoos, we were all discussing about dress codee since the OP questioned about why a company would hire someone with that. That went into further dress code, and naturally this was a topic that came up.