Originally Posted by
Fleabiscuit
I've never discriminated against anyone in my life. I think discrimination for any reason is wrong and I would never be friends with someone who discriminates. However, if someone is telling people, especially young people, that getting neck, facial or sleeve type tattoos is a good idea or that these types of body "art" pieces will not have consequences later in life, I feel they are doing these people a disservice.
I have friends with tattoos, visible ones, but they would not allow their children to get visible tattoos (ones that can't be covered by short sleeve shirts) until they are old enough to understand the consequences of their decisions.
IMO, sleeve type tats are not far from neck or face tattoos. I would advise anyone who is considering a professional career to avoid these types of tats or at least consider the consequences of their actions. I'm sure Mr. Clinger wishes he would have considered this when he decided to disfigure his face. It's shallow and unfair for people to "judge" him because of his appearance but it's a sad reality he faces. That's all.
So what do you do and where do you live? Really I'm just curious. Reason I ask - I was born/raised in New Hampshire. For the most part, NH is a very conservative state. My parents have never really left there and they share a similar viewpoint as yours. To think a "corporate" or "senior" level position can not be obtained because of a sleeve is just not right though. Some people care, some don't. A lot depends on the company, position, and area. In New Hampshire, I'd have a tough time in the corporate world. Here in So Cal, I've done just fine.