{"id":18785,"date":"2021-10-02T03:29:38","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T16:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saved-tattoo.com\/?p=18785"},"modified":"2024-01-18T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T00:00:00","slug":"why-are-tattoos-considered-unprofessional","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saved-tattoo.com\/why-are-tattoos-considered-unprofessional\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Are Tattoos Considered Unprofessional?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019ve got plenty of tattoos or are thinking about getting inked for the first time, we bet you\u2019ve heard \u201coh you\u2019ll struggle to get a job with those\u201d from at least one person. It\u2019s annoying, to say the least. You want to decorate your body with deeply meaningful and personal designs, so it\u2019s none of your boss\u2019s business, right?<\/p>\n

Well, not everyone sees it that way. In fact, many people still consider tattoos to be unprofessional in 2023. It\u2019s crazy!<\/p>\n

This article will explain why they\u2019re considered unprofessional and what you should do about it.<\/p>\n

The Main Reason Tattoos Are Considered Unprofessional<\/h2>\n

In most cases, tattoos are considered unprofessional because some <\/em>people don\u2019t like them. Most of us make small assumptions based on people\u2019s looks, let\u2019s be honest, but some people take it too far and judge that a person is unprofessional just because they have ink on their body. Unfortunately, we live in a world where some people automatically dislike a person simply because they have a tattoo.<\/p>\n

And that\u2019s wrong.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A tattoo is a form of self-expression. No employer should use your tattoos as a reason to not hire you. You should never be discriminated against because of your looks.<\/p>\n

Thankfully, in the 21st<\/sup> century, many employers will judge employees based on their ability instead of their looks\u2026 but they may ask you to cover up your tattoos while at work anyway.<\/p>\n

This is for several reasons that we\u2019ll cover below.<\/p>\n

Whether your tattoos are considered unprofessional or not also depends on your career choice. You might find yourself in a line of work where a tattoo is unprofessional, or the other way around.<\/p>\n

Also Read:\u00a0Jobs That Allow Tattoos: Where Can You Work and Show Off Your Ink?<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The \u2018Tattoos Are Unprofessional\u2019 Defense<\/h3>\n
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One defense that we\u2019ve heard for the idea that tattoos are unprofessional, is that they\u2019re a choice.<\/p>\n

For example, wearing jeans and flip-flops to work in an office is unprofessional, so surely tattoos are as well. After all, they\u2019re both personal choices used to express individuality. In this sense, not being tattooed is part of the dress code.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, some people argue that they\u2019re like scars. Scars are permanent and reveal part of a person\u2019s life or background, just like a tattoo. Furthermore, scars can\u2019t be removed and are just a part of your being. You wouldn\u2019t be considered unprofessional for showing a scar on your hand, so why should you be unprofessional for showing a tattoo?<\/p>\n

Why Your Boss Might Not Allow Tattoos<\/h2>\n

In many cases, employers won\u2019t say \u201cno, you can\u2019t work here if you have a tattoo\u201d but they may say \u201cyou can only work here if you cover up your tattoo.\u201d<\/p>\n

Here are some reasons why your boss may be against tattoos or instruct you to cover them up:<\/p>\n