# Facial and neck tattoos. Do they have problems finding jobs? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 28, 2011, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facial-and-neck-tattoos-do-they-have-problems-finding-jobs/569307 "2011-01-28T16:50:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 13
**Author:** ![Jamicat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c67d28/32.png) [@Jamicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jamicat)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2011, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facial-and-neck-tattoos-do-they-have-problems-finding-jobs/569307/241 "2011-02-14T00:18:24Z")
> [@Tahssa](#): > > I also appreciate people who put “cat” in their user names so I know who I’m dealing with. hehe…🙂 ---
**Author:** ![TravisFromOR](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cc9497/32.png) [@TravisFromOR](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TravisFromOR)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2011, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facial-and-neck-tattoos-do-they-have-problems-finding-jobs/569307/242 "2011-02-14T01:07:24Z")
> [@Shodan](#): > > What if you’re a guy? > > Regards, > Shodan So you don’t think that having combed hair is appropriate of males? ---
**Author:** ![Unintentionally\_Blank](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/unintentionally_blank/32/5418_2.png) [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2011, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facial-and-neck-tattoos-do-they-have-problems-finding-jobs/569307/243 "2011-02-23T12:44:56Z")
(this thread is only MOSTLY dead!) I don’t think this guy will have ANY problems with future employment: [http://www.bestworstadvice.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/236534531.jpg](http://www.bestworstadvice.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/236534531.jpg) (/sarcasm) ---
**Author:** ![Zeriel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/58956e/32.png) [@Zeriel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeriel)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2011, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facial-and-neck-tattoos-do-they-have-problems-finding-jobs/569307/244 "2011-02-23T15:26:16Z")
> [@Unintentionally\_Blank](#): > > (this thread is only MOSTLY dead!) > > I don’t think this guy will have ANY problems with future employment: > [http://www.bestworstadvice.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/236534531.jpg](http://www.bestworstadvice.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/236534531.jpg) > > (/sarcasm) I’m sure you have a clear appreciation of the difference between the judgement required to get a facial tattoo like Kat Von D, upthread, vs. the judgement (or lack thereof) required to get that mess. As with any other aesthetic, there are good examples and bad. It’s like the difference between going to an interview in a Brooks Brothers suit and tie, and going to an interview in a leisure suit and tie. You don’t judge all suit-wearers based on John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2011, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facial-and-neck-tattoos-do-they-have-problems-finding-jobs/569307/245 "2011-02-23T15:33:55Z")
> [@Unintentionally\_Blank](#): > > (this thread is only MOSTLY dead!) > > I don’t think this guy will have ANY problems with future employment: > [http://www.bestworstadvice.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/236534531.jpg](http://www.bestworstadvice.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/236534531.jpg) > > (/sarcasm) So that’s what **Diogenes** looks like! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![ALL\_SpArk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/46a35a/32.png) [@ALL\_SpArk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ALL_SpArk)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2012, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facial-and-neck-tattoos-do-they-have-problems-finding-jobs/569307/247 "2012-04-19T21:36:07Z")
You know it actually astounds and pisses me off to see how many ignorant people are still prejudices to others who are simply just trying to have their own image in a world where everyone is trying to be like the next Tom, Dick and freaking Harry. If you don’t have a heaven or hell to put anyone in, then you should STFU!!! It is fine to state your opinion about tattoos, but to come out or your mouth and say that a person who has them visibly for others to see is unprofessional and therefore don’t give a crap about their career is utterly disrespectful and it shows how arrogant you can be. You arrogant people who fall into this category should not forget that there are service men and women who are fighting and dying for this country every day, and many of them have these artistic expressions. So the next time you decide to put your toxic, prejudice, ignorant, lake of living outside of the box selves in front of a computer and write in these forums, remember who you offend because it might be the person who saves your sorry a$$ one day…BTW I am tatted myself, the neck too and I have fought for this country!! So MIddle finger to all who oppose… ---
**Author:** ![Valgard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/7feea3/32.png) [@Valgard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Valgard)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2012, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facial-and-neck-tattoos-do-they-have-problems-finding-jobs/569307/248 "2012-04-19T22:45:47Z")
> [@ALL\_SpArk](#): > > You know it actually astounds and pisses me off to see how many ignorant people are still prejudices to others who are simply just trying to have their own image in a world where everyone is trying to be like the next Tom, Dick and freaking Harry. If you don’t have a heaven or hell to put anyone in, then you should STFU!!! It is fine to state your opinion about tattoos, but to come out or your mouth and say that a person who has them visibly for others to see is unprofessional and therefore don’t give a crap about their career is utterly disrespectful and it shows how arrogant you can be. You arrogant people who fall into this category should not forget that there are service men and women who are fighting and dying for this country every day, and many of them have these artistic expressions. So the next time you decide to put your toxic, prejudice, ignorant, lake of living outside of the box selves in front of a computer and write in these forums, remember who you offend because it might be the person who saves your sorry a$$ one day…BTW I am tatted myself, the neck too and I have fought for this country!! So MIddle finger to all who oppose… This is probably a zombie thread but how do you feel about the USMC policy on tattoos? [http://usmilitary.about.com/od/marines/a/tattoo.htm](http://usmilitary.about.com/od/marines/a/tattoo.htm) (I have no problem in general with people getting tattoos) ---
**Author:** ![Magiver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4491bb/32.png) [@Magiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Magiver)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2012, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facial-and-neck-tattoos-do-they-have-problems-finding-jobs/569307/249 "2012-04-20T00:49:32Z")
> [@Valgard](#): > > This is probably a zombie thread but how do you feel about the USMC policy on tattoos? > > [http://usmilitary.about.com/od/marines/a/tattoo.htm](http://usmilitary.about.com/od/marines/a/tattoo.htm) > > (I have no problem in general with people getting tattoos) sounds like the same standards expected in the business world to me but I’m suppose to STFU because ALL SpArk said so. ---
**Author:** ![Unintentionally\_Blank](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/unintentionally_blank/32/5418_2.png) [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2012, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facial-and-neck-tattoos-do-they-have-problems-finding-jobs/569307/251 "2012-09-18T13:29:53Z")
(bump) Now come ON people, how could you NOT hire this guy? [![](https://i.imgur.com/3m1jv.jpg) ](https://i.imgur.com/3m1jv.jpg) 😛 ---
**Author:** ![WotNot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e19b73/32.png) [@WotNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WotNot)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2012, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facial-and-neck-tattoos-do-they-have-problems-finding-jobs/569307/252 "2012-09-18T13:39:20Z")
> [@Unintentionally\_Blank](#): > > (bump) > > Now come ON people, how could you NOT hire this guy? > [Jason W. Barnham, on trial for allegedly shooting a police officer [1200x820] - Imgur](http://i.imgur.com/3m1jv.jpg) > > 😛 He’s on my call-back list for the next time I pull a caper in Gotham City. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2012, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facial-and-neck-tattoos-do-they-have-problems-finding-jobs/569307/253 "2012-09-18T14:21:15Z")
Hey, that’s my department chair! When reading **ALL SpArk** ’s post, did anybody else picture him stomping his little foot as he typed it? ---
**Author:** ![Zeriel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/58956e/32.png) [@Zeriel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeriel)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2012, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facial-and-neck-tattoos-do-they-have-problems-finding-jobs/569307/254 "2012-09-18T19:17:44Z")
> [@Unintentionally\_Blank](#): > > (bump) > > Now come ON people, how could you NOT hire this guy? > [Jason W. Barnham, on trial for allegedly shooting a police officer [1200x820] - Imgur](http://i.imgur.com/3m1jv.jpg) > > 😛 Does he qualify for a Secret clearance, and does he have 3-5 years of experience managing Linux servers, with HPC experience a strong bonus? ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2012, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facial-and-neck-tattoos-do-they-have-problems-finding-jobs/569307/255 "2012-09-18T19:24:08Z")
> [@Unintentionally\_Blank](#): > > (bump) > > Now come ON people, how could you NOT hire this guy? > [Jason W. Barnham, on trial for allegedly shooting a police officer [1200x820] - Imgur](http://i.imgur.com/3m1jv.jpg) > > 😛 Man, when I see people like that, all I see is, “Massive childhood trauma.” ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Unintentionally\_Blank](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/unintentionally_blank/32/5418_2.png) [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2012, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facial-and-neck-tattoos-do-they-have-problems-finding-jobs/569307/256 "2012-09-18T20:11:09Z")
> [@Zeriel](#): > > Does he qualify for a Secret clearance, and does he have 3-5 years of experience managing Linux servers, with HPC experience a strong bonus? Probably not…he’s on trial for murder. ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2012, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facial-and-neck-tattoos-do-they-have-problems-finding-jobs/569307/257 "2012-09-18T20:33:00Z")
> [@Unintentionally\_Blank](#): > > Probably not…he’s on trial for murder. His resume talks about this as “acts boldly to resolve issues”. Regards, Shodan ---
**Author:** ![Frazzled](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/frazzled/32/3368_2.png) [@Frazzled](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frazzled)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2012, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facial-and-neck-tattoos-do-they-have-problems-finding-jobs/569307/258 "2012-09-18T20:42:51Z")
> [@Unintentionally\_Blank](#): > > Probably not…he’s on trial for murder. This reminds me of the Sonic commercial: “For a guy with facial tattoos he turned out to be really mean!” Who is he? I want to read the articles about him ---
**Author:** ![Ravenman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ravenman/32/2929_2.png) [@Ravenman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ravenman)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2012, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facial-and-neck-tattoos-do-they-have-problems-finding-jobs/569307/259 "2012-09-18T20:47:17Z")
What’s the deal with his right eye? ---
**Author:** ![JohnGalt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johngalt/32/184_2.png) [@JohnGalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnGalt)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2012, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facial-and-neck-tattoos-do-they-have-problems-finding-jobs/569307/260 "2012-09-18T20:53:57Z")
Not sure how I missed this thread the first time around… The local radio station was recently at the State Fair and were giving clues about people, and the DJs had to identify who they were talking about. The clue was “Unemployable” and they immediately guessed “Neck tatoo” - too funny! ---
**Author:** ![Magiver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4491bb/32.png) [@Magiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Magiver)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2012, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facial-and-neck-tattoos-do-they-have-problems-finding-jobs/569307/261 "2012-09-18T22:09:15Z")
> [@Cat\_Whisperer](#): > > Man, when I see people like that, all I see is, “Massive childhood trauma.” ☹ or future childhood trauma. ---
**Author:** ![WhyNot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c77e96/32.png) [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2012, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facial-and-neck-tattoos-do-they-have-problems-finding-jobs/569307/262 "2012-09-18T22:25:32Z")
> [@Frazzled](#): > > This reminds me of the Sonic commercial: “For a guy with facial tattoos he turned out to be really mean!” > > Who is he? I want to read the articles about him [Jason Barnum, a 37-year-old Alaska man, has been charged with attempted murder and two counts of assault after he allegedly shot at police last week during a standoff at an Anchorage hotel.](http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-57514107-504083/jason-barnum-suspect-in-anchorage-police-shooting-charged-with-attempted-murder/) > [@Ravenman](#): > > What’s the deal with his right eye? It’s [tattooed](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corneal_tattooing). And, just to be thorough and answer the OP: “Barnum said he had not worked in the past six months.” 😃 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facial-and-neck-tattoos-do-they-have-problems-finding-jobs/569307.md?page=12) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facial-and-neck-tattoos-do-they-have-problems-finding-jobs/569307.md?page=14)