I’ve always wondered about those willing to hire tattooed applicants or those with nose and face and tongue rings.
The police departments turning down these applicants are making the right decision. Most of us would hope the police (and other public-sector workers) would have humility. Needing to “stand out” by showing tattoos shows the opposite of humility. I make it a habit of complimenting workers I see WITHOUT all the body markings as they are the individuals that will make it in this world not trying to draw attention to themselves.
I have no respect for a police officer or other public-service worker with obvious piercings or tattoos. If you have this need to be recognized or standout, try volunteering for something.
Craig Anderson
Brainerd
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Add commentpsssssh. This might be the
psssssh. This might be the dumbest rant I have ever seen.
Mr. Anderson
This is a horrible rant. I have seen people work in all sorts of professions that have some modest tattoos, you know the type that are actually able to be seen by the public when in a professional uniform. There are some types of tattoos that should be covered up when in a professional business environment, but there are some that I don't think have to be.
I have friends that I served in the military with that had sleeve tattoos that you could see when they were off duty, but as soon as they put their uniform on, you would have never have guessed they had them. There are probably a lot of people that serve in professions like police officer, medical doctor, or fire fighter that has many tattoos, but when they are in their workplace they cover them up to be professional.
I do agree that some of the piercings a person has, should be taken out before going to work. Being professional and appearing professional will help someone go a long way in life. If you work in a job, I don't care if it is McDonalds, and you have an obnoxious nose piercing(s), I am more inclined not to eat there. I may go eat at Subway or go to Perkins where I know they have stricter dress codes.
The key to piercings and tattoos is their appearance, and the place of work.
That is what
That is what Mr. Anderson is saying, I think, that they don't have to be seen, just as you said Tbonar right after you said it was a horrible rant.He said " police officer or other public-service worker with obvious piercings or tattoos."
I don't need to see the sleeve tattoo's on a policeman, or my surgeon. Or the snake crawling around a skull.
Be professional. Cover the wild tats and remove the nose and brow rings, and stop flicking your tongue piercings.
thats a rant ?
Mr.Anderson,with all the emerging issues here in crowwing county alone one would think judging someone which by the way your not qualified to do only our creator is qualified to judge you would think you could find much better topics to rant about here is a thought instead of ranting try being part of a solution you will find you might just get farther.
bohica, let me guess, you are
bohica, let me guess, you are covered in tatoos from head to foot?
attn.mr. larry of motley
no sir I am not covered in tats nor any metal I just feel we have many other issues that deserve our attention rather than waisting time on being judgmental of ones appearance would you not agree that with the corruption in almost all areas of county,state,an fed it seems you energy could be of better use with those issues rather than judging ones personal preferances.
A very large
A very large percentage of our veterans have tattoos for a variety of reasons. Many times I doubt it has anything to do with "standing out".
Craig Anderson says:
"I have no respect for a police officer or other public-service worker with obvious piercings or tattoos."
Maybe you should get to know that person before you decide if you should respect them or not.
I just dont think
I just don't think that if a veteran covers his arms in tattoos to respect his fallen soldiers, that should have anything to do with him/her getting a job when they return from service.
Much less do I think they should have to listen to ignorant, uninformed folks like Craig Anderson.
To address the body piercings, many employers don't allow visible piercings in body parts unless they are for the ears. If the place you frequent doesn't enforce such policies and it bothers you, time to start shopping elsewhere.
I guess I just didn't get the point of the rant.
The point was.......
I wrote that "rant" in support of the police department that turned down the guy applying for a job with tattoos up and down both arms. People can get any tattoos or piercings they want. Just don't come back later and cry that you can't get a job because of them. THINK before you act. Isn't that what you teach your kids (I hope)!
If the candidate
If the candidate in question was much more qualified than another candidate and he was turned down strictly because of tattoos on his arms, I don't think that action deserves any support.
I don't have any kids, but if I did I would teach them to be the best people they can. Treat others how they would want to be treated. I would also teach them not to judge somebody based on their appearance.
Personally, I would take the guy with tattoos all over his arms that had all of the proper training over the guy who is under qualified for the job, but doesn't have any tattoos.
Full disclosure: I have no information on the guy that was turned down, so I have no way of knowing if he was turned down strictly for tattoos.
The length of peoples hair
The length of peoples hair used to be a reason not to hire them. Now it is tattoos. What will be next? Better make sure you go to the dentist because if you have a tooth missing or discolored that could be the next reason to turn you away.
What about facial hair or weight?
If you are not like the one doing the hiring it could make a big difference whether you get the job or not. It's not supposed to be an issue but we all know it is.
Tattooed or not tattooed.
Tattooed or not tattooed. White or black. Native or Mexican. U can go on. So what u people are saying is u judge people because of ink on there skin? What the tat looks like? WOW! U should all be ashamed of you're selfs! Please don't teach your children this hatred!
Ask yourself..."humble"? Or "arrogant"?
Electing to etch graphics and put metal in your face is not comparable to ones ethnicity, or whether someone is missing a tooth or any other of the items some of you compare to.
Just answer me one question. When you see a basketball player with tattoos covering more of their arms and necks than non-tattooed skin, or when you're walking through the mall and see a bunch of teenagers covered the same, what 1 word would come to mind of these 2....
ARROGANT or HUMBLE?
Most of the covering yourself
Most of the covering yourself with tattoo's came from prisons. Just like your pants hanging on the ground. Either one is a desperate action to be noticed.Would I like a police officer to look like a gang banger? Not really.
"what 1 word would come to
"what 1 word would come to mind of these 2....
ARROGANT or HUMBLE?"
Probably neither. I'm not going to make an assumption about someone when I really have no idea what kind of person they are. The veterans I know are very nice, respectable people. They also have a lot tattoos. Ask them why they have tattoos and you'll get a variety of emotional responses.
Do I consider them thugs? No. Do I consider them arrogant? No.
Its a new world, people have tattoos. People have piercings and it has nothing to do with what type of person they are. They aren't all criminals. Stop playing your banjo out in the sticks and get out and see what's going on in the world.
If Justin Bieber came to town
If Justin Bieber came to town with his pierced ears and exposed forearm tattoo, these same civic leaders would be jostling for photo ops and organizing a parade for him. Because the qualified job applicant isn't rich and powerful and has piercings and tattoos, he is treated differently.
Tattoos
are so commonplace these days! Just because someone has tattoos does not change them as a person. Some people admire the art on their walls, I like to admire the art on my body. Yes, one can take it too far, but it is a form of expression. It does not change their work ethic, their ability to do their job etc. If they are offensive tattoos I can understand it more, but I have seen absolutely beautiful (and yes, large) tattoos that are not in the least bit offensive and shouldn't need to be covered up.
PS
The only difference between tattooed people and non-tattooed people is that tattooed people don't care if your not tattooed :)
What
"Stop playing your banjo out in the sticks and get out and see what's going on in the world."
Wasn't that judging?
Assuming that people playing a banjo in the woods are... what, unaware of their surroundings or the mentality of the hillbillies in "Deliverance."
Have you ever went to a Rendezvous? Where they do re-enactments of the fur trade era?
(shock) In the evening they sit around the campfire,drink coffee or whatever, tell stories, play guitars or banjo's. Does that mean they are going to sit there and talk about 'yer pretty mouth' or scout out the perfect rock.
No more guitars or banjo's at the bonfires folks!!