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December 7th, 2009:

visible tattoos

I am nearly ready for my second tattoo (sort of my first, if you think like I do).

At any rate, I’d really like this one to be in a less hidden place. Yet, at the same time, I worry greatly about employability. I do have a daughter to care for after all. And money isn’t everything, but it sure helps.

So I ask all of you…

Have visible tattoos ever affected your ability to get a job, keep a job, earn a fair wage, or receive proper service from various establishments?

Even if it didn’t happen to you, have you ever seen someone discriminated against because of a visible tattoo?

I’m probably going to do it anyway. My left forearm. But… I’d like to hear out both sides before committing.