Originally Posted by
spinwax
Slowandsteady,
I worked for a medical device company in sales and management, Enterprise as a high level employee, and have held other high end sales jobs with sleeves. No biggy. Most of the places I worked for made us wear long sleeves anyways. I will have to say, neck and hands are job killers.
I now own a successful business of my own. I truly think some people that show up to my studio/shop are a bit surprised when they see my arms. A few minutes with me, my knowledge and professionalism supersedes my tatttoos.
I have crashed on my left arm. It did lighten up the color a little. No big deal. I am almost 40, so I really don't care.
A little embarassed about my weight in this pic but here I am from about a month ago. I won't do my legs (my wife likes them sexy and clean!).
That's fine. But I personally would not want to limit my attire to long sleeves all the time. I live in the NE and when it is 100 degrees and humid, it is nice to have the flexibility to wear short sleeves to work and still look professional.
My point is this. A person cannot reasonably expect to do something to make themselves stand out, then complain when that exact thing makes them stand out. I personally want to stand out for the quality of my work, not for what permanent ink injections I put on my body. I am not saying it is right, but it is a reality that you are limiting yourself and your career prospects. With this economy that probably isn't a good idea.