Nipple Piercing? Tattoo?
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The bit that gets me about tattoos is what happens if you change your mind and what will it look like in 30/40 years time? At least most piercings will heal up but generally your stuck with your tatts
Stupid people do stupid things and unfortunately they get tattoos. They regret it later on. Somehow, we (people who knew what they were getting into) get lumped in with them.
I don't regret anything and in 30-40 years it will still look awesome. I have regular touch-ups (just like any other art) in order to keep it that way.
Look at my pictures, you would have no idea that I have tattoos but I promise you I do. If you could see them, I wouldn't care.0 -
The people who regret their tattoos are usually those who went in on a whim or while drunk and selected something trendy or something stupid (significant other's name, for example). If you want a tat, put some real thought into it. Make it meaningful.
And as for having them look awful? If they're crap tattoos, they'll fade, but that's about it. Here's a whole bunch of photos of old people with ink:
http://www.smosh.com/smosh-pit/photos/taturday-74-really-old-people-tattoos0 -
If you must get tattoos take care that you get them in easily concealable places. I've spent decades in corporate management and cannot stress enough that you should not get any job killers. IE tattoos on the face neck or hands. That makes you mostly unemployable. Also keep in mind that if you get something on your calf or arms/shoulders be prepared to wear pants and or long sleeves to work the rest of your life or else you have to cover it them with a large bandages. Not the most attractive option. Got an ankle tatt? Forget those cute shoes the rest of the women get to wear. I see socks in your future... Use your brain, you are going to grow up and have responsibilities. Don't do anything that will limit you in the future.
Well outside of the exploitive private sector and into an accepting and modern sector such as public services I would hope you would not turn down a life saving operation from a sugeon with full sleeves. Unless of course you want to stick by your corporate image theory all the way
best thing I ever did was leave the private sector.
Why is it the private sector is always so far behind in equality? The wage difference between men and women is only just being closed in the private sector, LGBT and disability rights are bare minimum in the private sector still.... Meanwhile I'll be happy working in my job with LGBT people, people covered in tattoos and disabled people empowered to work.
Everything you said confirms exactly why I will never work in the private sector.
"Use your brain, you are going to grow up and have responsibilities. Don't do anything that will limit you in the future."
The only thing that can limit this person will be to accept your venomous view point of inequality and prejudice.
Agree X100000. Who the hell would want to be part of any company with exclusionary and biased practices? Yes, I would like to limit my exposure to that please.
I have a wrist tattoo. I also have a college degree, and I work a "conservative" job in higher ed. And no, I don't think my tattoo limits me at all. It's not up for discussion or judgment. And if for any reason I faced any prejudice because of it, I would be glad to know ahead of time what kind of narrow minded and ignorant people I was dodging. WIn-win.
Bottom line, get whatever piercing or tattoo speaks to YOUR heart, and don't be limited by what other people tell you is okay. Also, numbing creams work pretty good for piercings, I haven't tried them with tattoos. My wrist tat hurt like crazy but only took about 10 minutes, so I wouldn't worry too much about it.0 -
Get the piercing, they grow back. Tattoos are forever, they age horribly, and most people who aren't completely covered in them end up regretting it when they grow up whether they will admit it or not....
Ignorance in a quote box... Love it.
I've seen plenty of old people with tattoos that look great.
Anyways, everyone is afraid of their first tattoo or piercing. I can't really have piercings anymore but I got mine when I was young (18ish). Same with my tattoos. Sure they hurt but it's really not that bad. Just talk to a good tattoo artist, he'll have recommendations so your first doesn't hurt too bad.
I've used numbing cream before (my back will twitch a lot) and they help a LITTLE.
^Agree 100% with this awesome person right here. I have never really pierced anything besides my ears, so I can't really speak from experience to benefit you in that category. But I do have tattoos. And I appreciate and love every single one of them. There is pain, granted, but its bearable. And definitely worth it. I would recommend getting something small for your first tattoo, that way if you want more/larger ones, you know what to expect.
What, exactly are they worth? Be specific, please.
I used to cut myself, mostly on my wrists. I got a tattoo on my wrist, a bible quote that reminds me that my life is worth it. So for me, my tattoo is worth my life. I can't speak for anyone else though.0 -
Just a personal opinion, but I think piercings and tattoos have become so ridiculously commonplace that they don't qualify as crazy anymore. Soccer moms and hipsters are rocking them everywhere.
Quoted for truth.
I just had my final class today. I'm done. Just waiting for the piece of paper in the mail to prove I'm a bachelorette of fine arts. To celebrate, I will be a contestant in a very prestigious live portrait painting contest this weekend. It means an overnight trip with my beloved in a hotel with a hot tub and time to enjoy the art festival before the contest. Thought it was a nice gift to myself for completing my art degree.0 -
My friend has her nipples pierced but I can't remember what she said about it. I've had my lip pierced 3x and now have scars from them. My lip refused to heal properly with either of them. Too much of a pain for me.
I have a tattoo on my back between my shoulder blades and one on my forearm. I will say that a tattoo on bone hurts and those that say they don't are liars lol. I can't wait to get another one. However, don't get the tattoo unless you have thought long and hard about what you want, what it means to you, and where you want it because once it's there it is more painful to remove it.
The one on my forearm I love, got it when I was 19, and it is a memorial tattoo for 4 kids I went to HS with that died in the same car crash back in 2002. Only thing about it now is, I got it on a whim, so now it sort of looks prison tattoo-ish. But I would not change a thing about it or ever regret getting it. I might add to it later down the road to 'pretty it up.'
The one of my back has my kids names in hearts since I placed one of my kids for adoption at birth. It is my way of keeping both of my kids with me. Hurt like hell, took over 4 hours, and it is a little crooked. Wish I paid better attention to the drawing the artist came up with. I still love it though. I spent MONTHS thinking over this one and trying to make sure I picked a place that I would want it the rest of my life.
I have only had ONE job in the past 11 years have an issue with my forearm tattoo. I got it placed there specifically to be seen at all times and to have people ask me about it so I can tell them about my friends who died because of a series of stupid decisions while in a car. It irritates the **** out of me when people get judged because of the ink they have and the placement they chose (I am not a fan of neck or face tattoos though) because some of the best people I know are covered in tattoos. My friend with the nipple piercings has a HUGE chest piece, both wrist, both forearms, a shoulder, a back piece, both calves, etc and she is the sweetest person I have ever met and is amazing at any job she does. Only closed minded people judge you by your ink instead of getting to know the person.
I have said enough lol.0 -
If you must get tattoos take care that you get them in easily concealable places. I've spent decades in corporate management and cannot stress enough that you should not get any job killers. IE tattoos on the face neck or hands. That makes you mostly unemployable. Also keep in mind that if you get something on your calf or arms/shoulders be prepared to wear pants and or long sleeves to work the rest of your life or else you have to cover it them with a large bandages. Not the most attractive option. Got an ankle tatt? Forget those cute shoes the rest of the women get to wear. I see socks in your future... Use your brain, you are going to grow up and have responsibilities. Don't do anything that will limit you in the future.
Well outside of the exploitive private sector and into an accepting and modern sector such as public services I would hope you would not turn down a life saving operation from a sugeon with full sleeves. Unless of course you want to stick by your corporate image theory all the way best thing I ever did was leave the private sector.
Why is it the private sector is always so far behind in equality? The wage difference between men and women is only just being closed in the private sector, LGBT and disability rights are bare minimum in the private sector still.... Meanwhile I'll be happy working in my job with LGBT people, people covered in tattoos and disabled people empowered to work.
Everything you said confirms exactly why I will never work in the private sector.
"Use your brain, you are going to grow up and have responsibilities. Don't do anything that will limit you in the future."
The only thing that can limit this person will be to accept your venomous view point of inequality and prejudice.
It isn't "my viewpoint" it's the way of the world my friend. You can refuse to see that if you wish but it doesn't change the fact tattoo placement can severely limit your employment options if you make a stupid decision when you are young and rebellious. You're really giving a young person bad advice. It's nice that at your homosexual disabled persons workplace tattoos do not matter, in the real world where the rest of live, tattooing YOLO on your neck doesn't exactly give you an advantage over the 25 other people I just interviewed for the job you're not going to get. Grow up, use your brain, and don't tattoo "thug life" across your knuckles...0 -
3 Tattoo's (so far) one on each should and one on thigh...0
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If you must get tattoos take care that you get them in easily concealable places. I've spent decades in corporate management and cannot stress enough that you should not get any job killers. IE tattoos on the face neck or hands. That makes you mostly unemployable. Also keep in mind that if you get something on your calf or arms/shoulders be prepared to wear pants and or long sleeves to work the rest of your life or else you have to cover it them with a large bandages. Not the most attractive option. Got an ankle tatt? Forget those cute shoes the rest of the women get to wear. I see socks in your future... Use your brain, you are going to grow up and have responsibilities. Don't do anything that will limit you in the future.
Well outside of the exploitive private sector and into an accepting and modern sector such as public services I would hope you would not turn down a life saving operation from a sugeon with full sleeves. Unless of course you want to stick by your corporate image theory all the way best thing I ever did was leave the private sector.
Why is it the private sector is always so far behind in equality? The wage difference between men and women is only just being closed in the private sector, LGBT and disability rights are bare minimum in the private sector still.... Meanwhile I'll be happy working in my job with LGBT people, people covered in tattoos and disabled people empowered to work.
Everything you said confirms exactly why I will never work in the private sector.
"Use your brain, you are going to grow up and have responsibilities. Don't do anything that will limit you in the future."
The only thing that can limit this person will be to accept your venomous view point of inequality and prejudice.
It isn't "my viewpoint" it's the way of the world my friend. You can refuse to see that if you wish but it doesn't change the fact tattoo placement can severely limit your employment options if you make a stupid decision when you are young and rebellious. You're really giving a young person bad advice. It's nice that at your homosexual disabled persons workplace tattoos do not matter, in the real world where the rest of live, tattooing YOLO on your neck doesn't exactly give you an advantage over the 25 other people I just interviewed for the job you're not going to get. Grow up, use your brain, and don't tattoo "thug life" across your knuckles...
Did you really just say "homosexual disabled persons workplace"?
Also, the OP never said anything about getting YOLO on her neck or "thug life" on her knuckles. It amazes me how many people still have this 1950s image of what a corporate person is supposed to look like.0 -
piercings are a temporary thing. Having once had my tongue pierced I can safely say the pain is temporary. As far as ink goes. I dont recommend committing to a sleeve or worse, a facial tattoo. I've got a couple. The good thing about arms, legs or elsewhere (besides the face or neck) they can be covered..
Perhaps stay away from portraits etc. look up 'bad tattoos' if you want to see what you should avoid.0 -
Does anybody have any nipple piercings?
I am looking for feedback and advice..
I am really wanting to do something crazy since I am graduating college.. HOWEVER. i have a huge anxiety problem and my biggest fear is needles....
but... i want to break away from the person i am and embrace my new life. I REALLY want to get a tattoo on my shoulder as well.....
anybody have any advice on nipple piercings and tattoos for a scared newbie.....
i heard about numbing creams......
I got my first tattoo at age 45 on the back of my neck. It didn't hurt very much.
As for nipple piercing, my niece just had it done and she wants to get her other one done now, I guess it wasn't so bad.
Just make sure, if you get a tattoo, you can cover it with clothing, if necessary.0 -
The piercing might be a better choice, easier to hide and isn't forever.0
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Since nipple piercings hurt a lot, take a long time to heal, and can deaden sensation, I would actually propose something better:
Vertical hood piercing.
Before you cringe and say no, hear me out! The hood is such a thin piece of tissue, it's literally like sticking a pin through a napkin. There's a sharp sting for a split second, and then the pain gets confused with pleasure because of where it is, and it dies down quick into a sort of background hum. The jewelry is not just aesthetic, it's functional: it can vastly improve your sex life and make orgasm easier to achieve during penetration. Also, men tend to be fascinated by it. It heals completely in about two weeks, can be taken out for long periods without the hole closing up, and you'll never have an employer complain about it.0 -
I watched my brother's girlfriend get her nipples pierced.... *shudders*
But they look awesome!0 -
I have both nipples pierced and I have tattoos. So I recommend the piercings and tattoos
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That feel when freakishly tiny nipples. I will never be able to enjoy the feeling of a metal poker getting shoved through them. :-(0
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Also - depends on your pain tolerance if you think they hurt, my nipples did not and I've had them done twice but I have a very high pain tolerance. Also if you go with the nipples make sure you go somewhere good and get them done with a barbell not a hoop, Your bra will push against the hoop and pull your nipple out a little and healing will take longer. You can always change them later. Good luck 0
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If you must get tattoos take care that you get them in easily concealable places. I've spent decades in corporate management and cannot stress enough that you should not get any job killers. IE tattoos on the face neck or hands. That makes you mostly unemployable. Also keep in mind that if you get something on your calf or arms/shoulders be prepared to wear pants and or long sleeves to work the rest of your life or else you have to cover it them with a large bandages. Not the most attractive option. Got an ankle tatt? Forget those cute shoes the rest of the women get to wear. I see socks in your future... Use your brain, you are going to grow up and have responsibilities. Don't do anything that will limit you in the future.
Well outside of the exploitive private sector and into an accepting and modern sector such as public services I would hope you would not turn down a life saving operation from a sugeon with full sleeves. Unless of course you want to stick by your corporate image theory all the way best thing I ever did was leave the private sector.
Why is it the private sector is always so far behind in equality? The wage difference between men and women is only just being closed in the private sector, LGBT and disability rights are bare minimum in the private sector still.... Meanwhile I'll be happy working in my job with LGBT people, people covered in tattoos and disabled people empowered to work.
Everything you said confirms exactly why I will never work in the private sector.
"Use your brain, you are going to grow up and have responsibilities. Don't do anything that will limit you in the future."
The only thing that can limit this person will be to accept your venomous view point of inequality and prejudice.
It isn't "my viewpoint" it's the way of the world my friend. You can refuse to see that if you wish but it doesn't change the fact tattoo placement can severely limit your employment options if you make a stupid decision when you are young and rebellious. You're really giving a young person bad advice. It's nice that at your homosexual disabled persons workplace tattoos do not matter, in the real world where the rest of live, tattooing YOLO on your neck doesn't exactly give you an advantage over the 25 other people I just interviewed for the job you're not going to get. Grow up, use your brain, and don't tattoo "thug life" across your knuckles...
No its the way of your enclosed prejudiced workplace, spend a week in my job and you wouldn't last five minutes with an enclosed attitude like yours.0 -
If you must get tattoos take care that you get them in easily concealable places. I've spent decades in corporate management and cannot stress enough that you should not get any job killers. IE tattoos on the face neck or hands. That makes you mostly unemployable. Also keep in mind that if you get something on your calf or arms/shoulders be prepared to wear pants and or long sleeves to work the rest of your life or else you have to cover it them with a large bandages. Not the most attractive option. Got an ankle tatt? Forget those cute shoes the rest of the women get to wear. I see socks in your future... Use your brain, you are going to grow up and have responsibilities. Don't do anything that will limit you in the future.
Well outside of the exploitive private sector and into an accepting and modern sector such as public services I would hope you would not turn down a life saving operation from a sugeon with full sleeves. Unless of course you want to stick by your corporate image theory all the way best thing I ever did was leave the private sector.
Why is it the private sector is always so far behind in equality? The wage difference between men and women is only just being closed in the private sector, LGBT and disability rights are bare minimum in the private sector still.... Meanwhile I'll be happy working in my job with LGBT people, people covered in tattoos and disabled people empowered to work.
Everything you said confirms exactly why I will never work in the private sector.
"Use your brain, you are going to grow up and have responsibilities. Don't do anything that will limit you in the future."
The only thing that can limit this person will be to accept your venomous view point of inequality and prejudice.
It isn't "my viewpoint" it's the way of the world my friend. You can refuse to see that if you wish but it doesn't change the fact tattoo placement can severely limit your employment options if you make a stupid decision when you are young and rebellious. You're really giving a young person bad advice. It's nice that at your homosexual disabled persons workplace tattoos do not matter, in the real world where the rest of live, tattooing YOLO on your neck doesn't exactly give you an advantage over the 25 other people I just interviewed for the job you're not going to get. Grow up, use your brain, and don't tattoo "thug life" across your knuckles...
Hi there,
Just for your closed minded information. I am tattooed, pierced, have colourful hair, am "foreign" to the country I live in and guess what neither of this prevented me from getting a very well paid job for a "normal" company. I got the job based on my abilities and not based on the fact that I am not tattooed.
I at first decided to cover my tattoos up when I started getting them purely because I wanted to be "rated" based on my work and not my tattoos. Guess what! None of my previous employers were ever bothered by my tattoos and only every rated my work on how well I do my work and nothing else.
I had to learn that myself but the world is getting so much more accepting to body mods... A lot of people, like you, still have a lot to learn, but we are getting there
And to the girl who posted this in the first place. Tattoos and piercings are a great way to express yourself. Just make sure you know exactly what you want, have done your research and choose a good place to go to. I started off with piercings but by now I prefer tattoos
Don't listen to silly people, listen only to yourself. If you are unsure, don't do it!0 -
If you must get tattoos take care that you get them in easily concealable places. I've spent decades in corporate management and cannot stress enough that you should not get any job killers. IE tattoos on the face neck or hands. That makes you mostly unemployable. Also keep in mind that if you get something on your calf or arms/shoulders be prepared to wear pants and or long sleeves to work the rest of your life or else you have to cover it them with a large bandages. Not the most attractive option. Got an ankle tatt? Forget those cute shoes the rest of the women get to wear. I see socks in your future... Use your brain, you are going to grow up and have responsibilities. Don't do anything that will limit you in the future.
Well outside of the exploitive private sector and into an accepting and modern sector such as public services I would hope you would not turn down a life saving operation from a sugeon with full sleeves. Unless of course you want to stick by your corporate image theory all the way best thing I ever did was leave the private sector.
Why is it the private sector is always so far behind in equality? The wage difference between men and women is only just being closed in the private sector, LGBT and disability rights are bare minimum in the private sector still.... Meanwhile I'll be happy working in my job with LGBT people, people covered in tattoos and disabled people empowered to work.
Everything you said confirms exactly why I will never work in the private sector.
"Use your brain, you are going to grow up and have responsibilities. Don't do anything that will limit you in the future."
The only thing that can limit this person will be to accept your venomous view point of inequality and prejudice.
It isn't "my viewpoint" it's the way of the world my friend. You can refuse to see that if you wish but it doesn't change the fact tattoo placement can severely limit your employment options if you make a stupid decision when you are young and rebellious. You're really giving a young person bad advice. It's nice that at your homosexual disabled persons workplace tattoos do not matter, in the real world where the rest of live, tattooing YOLO on your neck doesn't exactly give you an advantage over the 25 other people I just interviewed for the job you're not going to get. Grow up, use your brain, and don't tattoo "thug life" across your knuckles...
Pretty silly extremes on both sides of this argument.
I work in the private sector where tattoos are some times seen as limiting (never seen a face tattoo in the office) but are overall accepted and not an issue and somewhat common (we EVEN have a senior director, male, with eyebrow piercings). Don't expect a VP job but then most people don't.
As to the other types of discrimination - where I work, LGBT people are open about their sexual preference/etc., if it ever comes up at all and we have very specific projects for handicap inclusion (they make a lot of ethical/employee engagement/financial sense). The private sector bashing is pretty much blanket ignorance.0 -
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Hi there,
Just for your closed minded information. I am tattooed, pierced, have colourful hair, am "foreign" to the country I live in and guess what neither of this prevented me from getting a very well paid job for a "normal" company. I got the job based on my abilities and not based on the fact that I am not tattooed.
I at first decided to cover my tattoos up when I started getting them purely because I wanted to be "rated" based on my work and not my tattoos. Guess what! None of my previous employers were ever bothered by my tattoos and only every rated my work on how well I do my work and nothing else.
I had to learn that myself but the world is getting so much more accepting to body mods... A lot of people, like you, still have a lot to learn, but we are getting there
And to the girl who posted this in the first place. Tattoos and piercings are a great way to express yourself. Just make sure you know exactly what you want, have done your research and choose a good place to go to. I started off with piercings but by now I prefer tattoos
Don't listen to silly people, listen only to yourself. If you are unsure, don't do it!
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^^^ I agree. I had a very professional job working along side doctors for a large medical group and had been promoted a few times with nose being pierced and my tattoos visible.0 -
If you must get tattoos take care that you get them in easily concealable places. I've spent decades in corporate management and cannot stress enough that you should not get any job killers. IE tattoos on the face neck or hands. That makes you mostly unemployable. Also keep in mind that if you get something on your calf or arms/shoulders be prepared to wear pants and or long sleeves to work the rest of your life or else you have to cover it them with a large bandages. Not the most attractive option. Got an ankle tatt? Forget those cute shoes the rest of the women get to wear. I see socks in your future... Use your brain, you are going to grow up and have responsibilities. Don't do anything that will limit you in the future.
Well outside of the exploitive private sector and into an accepting and modern sector such as public services I would hope you would not turn down a life saving operation from a sugeon with full sleeves. Unless of course you want to stick by your corporate image theory all the way best thing I ever did was leave the private sector.
Why is it the private sector is always so far behind in equality? The wage difference between men and women is only just being closed in the private sector, LGBT and disability rights are bare minimum in the private sector still.... Meanwhile I'll be happy working in my job with LGBT people, people covered in tattoos and disabled people empowered to work.
Everything you said confirms exactly why I will never work in the private sector.
"Use your brain, you are going to grow up and have responsibilities. Don't do anything that will limit you in the future."
The only thing that can limit this person will be to accept your venomous view point of inequality and prejudice.
It isn't "my viewpoint" it's the way of the world my friend. You can refuse to see that if you wish but it doesn't change the fact tattoo placement can severely limit your employment options if you make a stupid decision when you are young and rebellious. You're really giving a young person bad advice. It's nice that at your homosexual disabled persons workplace tattoos do not matter, in the real world where the rest of live, tattooing YOLO on your neck doesn't exactly give you an advantage over the 25 other people I just interviewed for the job you're not going to get. Grow up, use your brain, and don't tattoo "thug life" across your knuckles...
Pretty silly extremes on both sides of this argument.
I work in the private sector where tattoos are some times seen as limiting (never seen a face tattoo in the office) but are overall accepted and not an issue and somewhat common (we EVEN have a senior director, male, with eyebrow piercings). Don't expect a VP job but then most people don't.
As to the other types of discrimination - where I work, LGBT people are open about their sexual preference/etc., if it ever comes up at all and we have very specific projects for handicap inclusion (they make a lot of ethical/employee engagement/financial sense). The private sector bashing is pretty much blanket ignorance.
Why shouldn't you expect that you can find a VP with a tattoo or that you can't become a VP with tattoos. There are no limitations on my opinion. Just think further.. In 10 or 20 years from now tattooed people will be more common than those who chose not to have a tattoo...0 -
Just think further.. In 10 or 20 years from now tattooed people will be more common than those who chose not to have a tattoo...
Which illustrates my point that getting inked is not something crazy or edgy anymore.
And guess what.. That should never be your reason for getting a tattoo.
I got mine because it's my way of expressing myself. My tattoos have meanings to me and they are like the scrapbook of my life. They make me happy, confident and I feel complete
No one should ever get a tattoo because it's edgy or crazy or trendy.0 -
Hi there,
Just for your closed minded information. I am tattooed, pierced, have colourful hair, am "foreign" to the country I live in and guess what neither of this prevented me from getting a very well paid job for a "normal" company. I got the job based on my abilities and not based on the fact that I am not tattooed.
I at first decided to cover my tattoos up when I started getting them purely because I wanted to be "rated" based on my work and not my tattoos. Guess what! None of my previous employers were ever bothered by my tattoos and only every rated my work on how well I do my work and nothing else.
I had to learn that myself but the world is getting so much more accepting to body mods... A lot of people, like you, still have a lot to learn, but we are getting there
And to the girl who posted this in the first place. Tattoos and piercings are a great way to express yourself. Just make sure you know exactly what you want, have done your research and choose a good place to go to. I started off with piercings but by now I prefer tattoos
Don't listen to silly people, listen only to yourself. If you are unsure, don't do it!^^^ I agree. I had a very professional job working along side doctors for a large medical group and had been promoted a few times with nose being pierced and my tattoos visible.
I worked for a medical equipment supplier in Germany, then worked in security in the UK, then for a company that supplies assisted housing for elderly in the UK, then I worked in debt collection in the UK and I now work for an international manufacturing company in customer service with large companies as customers. I visit customers as well and travel for work. My current job is in the UK as well. My tattoos are on display as well when I visit customers and no one has an issue with that 0 -
You are still young. You never know what life changing circumstances could happen along and change your outlook later in life in regards to what you want to do for a living. You may have friends in the corporate world with tattoo sleeves, but sometimes these folks are the exception and not the rule.If you must get tattoos take care that you get them in easily concealable places. I've spent decades in corporate management and cannot stress enough that you should not get any job killers. IE tattoos on the face neck or hands. That makes you mostly unemployable. Also keep in mind that if you get something on your calf or arms/shoulders be prepared to wear pants and or long sleeves to work the rest of your life or else you have to cover it them with a large bandages. Not the most attractive option. Got an ankle tatt? Forget those cute shoes the rest of the women get to wear. I see socks in your future... Use your brain, you are going to grow up and have responsibilities. Don't do anything that will limit you in the future.
While I agree... kinda...
Not everyone wants to work a corporate job. If you are telling me that all good jobs require to conceal your tattoos than that's just asinine.
I may be in the Navy but I have friends who work corporate jobs who have sleeves, leg tats, ect... (And no they do not regret them.) I do agree that a neck tat is a killer.0 -
I have my nipples pierced and tattoos. They are both painful but a different kind of pain. I brought a funny friend with me to both. Having someone that could talk and take me away from the pain in my head was SO helpful. In the middle of my nipple piercing my bf decides to drolly comment "You look like your in a sick porn". It immediately made me forget that I had a needle sticking out of my boob. The pain lasted maybe a week with my nipples and probably would have lasted longer if my piercer hadn't been smart enough to make me get hoops instead of bars. Hoops have enough room to handle all of the oddly fascinating but icky stuff that's going to come out of you and don't get tangled in everything the way bars do. And the idea that you'll heal weird and never be able to get a bar is erroneous. Good luck! I think you should definitely get both!0
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I have my nipples done and I highly recommend it.
Of the 11 (ish?) piercings I've had, though, they definitely hurt the most. But most of the other really didn't hurt at all, so it wasn't too bad. It's a second of pain and that's it.
I would suggest, though, since you're leery of needles, if you want to get them both done, get them done in tandem. (2 piercers.) That's how I had mine done because my piercer told me some people chicken out after the first one and just go home with one. :laugh: Mine bled a bit for a few days and were a little sore, so I had to wear bandages. No big deal.
Eventually one of mine fell out and I let it close. I got it redone a year or so later and it was easier than I remembered. No bleeding, no soreness.
Someone above mentioned padded bras. The piercings will be visible without them, so keep that in mind.
Someone else mentioned the vertical hood piercing, too... I love my nipple piercings but the VH is my favourite. They are both super cute, though.0 -
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Had nipple piercings for 4 years and I loved it. The first week sucked really bad but after that no issues I've heard women say they can't wear a bra during that week. I plan to get them back in shortly just don't flinch or you'll get piereced twice or you'll have a crooked one.0
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If you must get tattoos take care that you get them in easily concealable places. I've spent decades in corporate management and cannot stress enough that you should not get any job killers. IE tattoos on the face neck or hands. That makes you mostly unemployable. Also keep in mind that if you get something on your calf or arms/shoulders be prepared to wear pants and or long sleeves to work the rest of your life or else you have to cover it them with a large bandages. Not the most attractive option. Got an ankle tatt? Forget those cute shoes the rest of the women get to wear. I see socks in your future... Use your brain, you are going to grow up and have responsibilities. Don't do anything that will limit you in the future.
Well outside of the exploitive private sector and into an accepting and modern sector such as public services I would hope you would not turn down a life saving operation from a sugeon with full sleeves. Unless of course you want to stick by your corporate image theory all the way best thing I ever did was leave the private sector.
Why is it the private sector is always so far behind in equality? The wage difference between men and women is only just being closed in the private sector, LGBT and disability rights are bare minimum in the private sector still.... Meanwhile I'll be happy working in my job with LGBT people, people covered in tattoos and disabled people empowered to work.
Everything you said confirms exactly why I will never work in the private sector.
"Use your brain, you are going to grow up and have responsibilities. Don't do anything that will limit you in the future."
The only thing that can limit this person will be to accept your venomous view point of inequality and prejudice.
It isn't "my viewpoint" it's the way of the world my friend. You can refuse to see that if you wish but it doesn't change the fact tattoo placement can severely limit your employment options if you make a stupid decision when you are young and rebellious. You're really giving a young person bad advice. It's nice that at your homosexual disabled persons workplace tattoos do not matter, in the real world where the rest of live, tattooing YOLO on your neck doesn't exactly give you an advantage over the 25 other people I just interviewed for the job you're not going to get. Grow up, use your brain, and don't tattoo "thug life" across your knuckles...
Pretty silly extremes on both sides of this argument.
I work in the private sector where tattoos are some times seen as limiting (never seen a face tattoo in the office) but are overall accepted and not an issue and somewhat common (we EVEN have a senior director, male, with eyebrow piercings). Don't expect a VP job but then most people don't.
As to the other types of discrimination - where I work, LGBT people are open about their sexual preference/etc., if it ever comes up at all and we have very specific projects for handicap inclusion (they make a lot of ethical/employee engagement/financial sense). The private sector bashing is pretty much blanket ignorance.
Why shouldn't you expect that you can find a VP with a tattoo or that you can't become a VP with tattoos. There are no limitations on my opinion. Just think further.. In 10 or 20 years from now tattooed people will be more common than those who chose not to have a tattoo...
Let's drop my comment on access to higher positions. I don't think your crystal ball gazing is correct but I think you have the right attitude.0
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