Tattoos, yes or no?

Get one. They are not as big of a deal as people make them out to be. They are becoming more normal and more accepted. People who have a lot of tattoos don't like at least one of them. They remind me of a time in my life. It doesn't matter if it was a stupid idea, it was what I wanted at the time and I always have that to remember. I have many visible tattoos and I have a very good job. Then there are people that say "How will you feel about that when your 70." I will be 70, who gives a crap. That is just my opinion. A lot of conservative people don't like them, but I love them. It is a way to express yourself. You will have people giving you totally different opinions, but do what you want. It isn't going to ruin your life.

Yes - if it has some type of meaning....
No - if its a picture of the girl you beat to a pulp....

Do it!!!!!!!!

YES

Something to consider is that not all jobs allow visible tattoos. I work for a company like that. You can't have visible piercings or tattoos - even on the ankle/wrist. I work in a hospital, and sometimes you have to have your hair up, but still can't show tattoos. You would need to cover them with bandages. So that's something to think to about. If you ever want to join the corporate world and move up, then visible tattoos could be a disadvantage.

I think that view is changing. I have 8 and working on the 9th one (is started, but not completed) and I work in Corporate Information Technology.

I have only worked for 1 company where I had to wear 3/4 length or long sleeves and could not show any tattoos. Working where I work now is very lenient and I show mine all the time.

If you REALLY think you can live with it, get it! I have one and I love it! It's been almost 10 years and I'm not sorry. In fact, I want a couple more. But, it's not visible to the general public, so that may make a difference as well. IF you get one, make sure you can stand to live with it.

I have two and they're definitely not the last. They both represent something significant to me so I am very proud to have them. I did get them in places I can hide them though. It's just fun to know you have something fun or sexy when others don't.

I've been wanting one for a long time, but never really been able do decide on something I'd feel comfortable having on my body permanently. I'm seriously considering getting one if--WHEN--I pull of my weight-loss!

no they are so trashy. don't do it.

Tattoos are a beautiful thing, I got my first one last year and am about to get my second one soon. Trust me, if your tattoo means something, you will never regret it.

I love em. I have 4 and working on saving up for my fifth. My first one is on my stomach, its an orange lily with a tribal. It came off the wall though and has no meaning, I will probably get it covered eventually. I have a heart I designed and "Love" on my wrists, respectively. I got those for my dad, who committed suicide. And on my left chest/shoulder area I got 9 birds, for my cousin who died this past spring. My next one I'm getting is lyrics from my husband and I's song, on my left side/rib area.

Don't get something you will regret, it needs to have meaning. Go to a reputable shop. And make sure you're job allows them, if it is to be seen. You can see 3 of my 4 and although it's in the government sector, they don't care. Some more professional places require them to be covered so you might think about that as well. I love all mine though and don't regret any of them. Even my first one, it's what I wanted at the time and I knew i could always cover it up with something in the future.

I love the way they look but don't have any of my own because my husband doesn't like how they look on women and I want him to keep eyeballing me when I show some skin. :bigsmile:

I have been a mortgage banker and now an account executive. I have 9 different tats and honestly most people I know whether they practice law, doctors, preachers have them. It's a personal preference. If you want it go for it. A tat doesn't define you..unless it's on your face..lol

I say go for it. I have 9 tattoos, one on my ankle (best friend has the same one), love on my wrist, butterfly on the back of my neck (for my daughter), my maiden name down my spine, 2 dragons on my ribs (I love dragons), a phoenix on my left wrist, his/her skull with flames lower back (for my husband and I), and my daughters name going down my upper left arm with pictures to represent the 4 elements of life. I've wanted tattoos since I was 16 and didn't get my first one until I was 28 or so. I realized I've always wanted them and once I got the first one, I couldn't stop. I work in the medical field and there the only one I have to keep hidden is the phoenix, which I just use an ace bandage wrap for now, but might buy some bracletts or something. I'm able to show the other one on my other wrist because it's smaller, just over a 1/2 dollar in size. I don't have any regrets and I will eventually get more. If you truely want one, especailly if you've wanted one for a while, then go for it. Make sure you do your research too.

no they are so trashy. don't do it.

AGREED!
1. you'll look like an ex-convict (or a convict currently in the system)
2. good luck getting a job, and if you have one you can kiss it goodbye.

ugh tattoos.
gross.
*shudder*