To emphasize, many private companies have policies against tattoos, “as many other corporations and the military have policies to …show more content…
Like, “if the tattoo needled an artist uses is contaminated, you run the risk of getting dangerous blood-borne diseases like tetanus and hepatitis B and C” (Padowski 7). In fact, dermatologists’ studies show the thousands of dollars that may cost due to the many trips to remove a tattoo and it is painful, can “also cause keloids, raised bumpy areas on the skin caused by overgrown scar tissue.” (Padowski 7)
However, tattoos don’t hold you back from getting a job. “John Challenger the CEO of a consulting firm, says that the majority of employers look more at a prospective employees’ skills versus their appearance.” (Padowski 6) and “unlike the back-alley operators of days past, today’s tattoo artist run safe and clean operations. Most are highly trained artists with years of experience.” (Padowski 6)
In conclusion, while tattoos are cool about expressing yourself, great way to honor a person’s name or an event, or the fact that it may not stop you from getting a job or even getting promoted, but still affecting your appearance when applying for a job or getting promoted in some other private companies. Many companies still have strict policies against tattoos. Most importantly, the health risks of obtaining a life threating disease, a dangerous skin reaction to ink. Above all a waste of money, not worth the