In traditional cultures, tattoos and work were intimately linked. Tattoos have been indelible marks of social status. In many cultures, a person could become tattooed only after achieving a major accomplishment. Many occupations have their own specialized tattoo traditions. Chefs have tattoos related to food and cooking equipment, scientists have tattoo related to specialty such as insects for entomologists, dinosaur for paleontologists, constellations for astronomers; doctors have stethoscopes for caduceus, and musicians have their musical instruments or musical symbols. Today, the greatest concern regarding work and tattooing is whether tattoos are appropriate at work …show more content…
"In a sense, covering tattoos in the workplace is understandable. Your employer wants you to represent their company in a professional manner, and if you've got naked ladies and curse words all over your arms, you're not going to be taken very seriously unless those aren't visible. So if you've got something inked on you that may be offensive to someone else, be respectful and modest. Otherwise you're going to get stereotyped, categorized into something unwanted, and you may end up being treated like dirt. Which, in the end, will be your own fault? Maybe you should have put a little more thought into your