Body Art In Corporate America

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There is no difference between permanent makeup, body art or tattoos, it’s just terminology and it’s all the same. Even though corporate America is changing their way of thinking and becoming more liberal of tattoos, just be aware where you fall in the corporate food chain. If you’re planning on moving up the ranks, a word of caution is to be discreet on banishing your tattoos. What does it matter if someone has a tattoo of a ring on their finger instead of the real thing? You can't take the tattoo off when going to a bar to be single for the night. Some people are very passionate when it comes to their body art.
You should be the one to decide what you look like, not just your mother, wife or corporate America. Your body is the tapestry

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