I want to get a tattoo on my outer palm of the kanji symbol of life. Will it hurt my chances of being hired?
I know that many businesses may think of tattoos as being warning signs when hiring. I want to get this tattoo though, and thought it would be a pretty good place if I had to conceal it; as opposed to the top of a forearm, ect. I’m not really excited about putting it anywhere but my palm, in fact. Any suggestions? Any advice? I plan to go to school to become a dentist, and this would be my only tattoo. The world has become more accepting of tattoos. Will this very small palm tattoo make a big difference in how the world sees me? I am quite respectful and work hard. Can’t the world just see me that way?
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Yes, unfortunately. And it’s not just getting a job after college. You’ll need to have a few interviews with the college admissions people in order to get into dental school. And many patients like to meet a healthcare provider before they allow them to become a client of theirs, dentists especially. You may lose potential patients, especially older ones or ones with small children, because they’ll see a tattoo on your hand. Unless of course you CONSTANTLY wear gloves. Even the back of your neck or even inner wrist isn’t as bad. Then again, it’s your life, and if you’re confident that your personality will shine through this tattoo, go for it. At least it’s not like, a flaming skull or something.
December 24th, 2009 at 2:28 pmyes baby it will everybody knows dat??lls.
December 24th, 2009 at 2:28 pmYup, it will. If you want to limit yourself to hip young people only, you have a chance, but it doesn’t work that way. I think a tattoo on the palm of a dentist would be very distracting. Certainly, older people would be less accepting and they’re the ones that need lots of dental care. You also would have trouble getting into a group practice. You would be better off getting the tattoo placed where it would not be visible during your work.
December 24th, 2009 at 2:28 pmIf it is on your left hand it is less likely to distract people.
December 24th, 2009 at 2:28 pmMuch depends on the size and color. Tattoos are forever. Really think about this.
If you are a "hardworking, respectful" person then why should what’s on the outside harm your aspirations of becoming what you want to do? If you show your employer/colleagues etc. what you can really acheive, then why should a small tattoo get in the way of that. If someone doesn’t want you in a job because of a trivial thing like a tattoo, then maybe you deserve better, as a person of your description, you sound like you could get quite far in your ambitions, and you deserve an employer that sees your qualities, not the ink on your skin
December 24th, 2009 at 2:28 pmok getting a tattoo and worring about getting a job. Why do you care? Really I am not being mean or anything but you can’t live your life wondering all the time what everyone else in the world is thinking about you and what judgement they will lay upon you. Why live your life that way? I have a lot of tattoos and I have never had a problem getting a job with them. I was an investment banker for 3 years with tattoos on my hands and arms along with a noise and tongue ring. I believe it was my confidence they viewed not my tattoos or image of me. Just as my clients at the bank..
December 24th, 2009 at 2:28 pmi have 4 tats…..all of which can be seen or covered……one on ankle….one on upper shoulder…lower back and around my finger like a ring. i love my tattoos but i think the best thing i ever did was put them in places that can easily be covered for a job. that and my family isn’t embarrassed to go places with me…oh and is like leading a double life outside of work kinda fun!
December 24th, 2009 at 2:28 pmGet it maybe around your wrist instead and maybe have a watch cover it during the days you work.
December 24th, 2009 at 2:28 pmMy coworker does that where I work. None of the bosses have even said anything about it.
Unfortunately, tattoos will always speak louder than your true personality. They’ve come a long way as far as acceptance in the workplace, but not far enough that you wouldn’t have to worry about how it will effect you.
December 24th, 2009 at 2:28 pmIf you’re going to be a dentist, though, here are the reasons why hand tattoos are a bad idea:
Hand (and bottom of foot) tattoos tend to fall out quicker than any other place on the body except for the inner lip. This is because your skin regenerates much quicker in these areas than anywhere else on your body. It makes sense when you think about it; you’re constantly washing your hands, walking on your feet, and eating and drinking with your mouth. The first point rings true especially for dentists. It’s kind of like a tattoo artist – always putting on and taking off gloves and washing your hands. My boyfriend’s hand tattoos disappear so much quicker than mine.
The other reason is the fact that you will be putting your hands in people’s mouths. It matters not that you’ll be wearing gloves or that your tattoo is completely healed – it just doesn’t fly with a lot of people. Similar to working with food, really. A pizza just doesn’t look as appetizing to most people if it’s made by tattooed hands. I can’t tell you why these people feel this way, but it’s certainly true.
Edit: To the idealists that think no one will care, you have not met every employer on this earth, so you really cannot speak for them. Coming from a woman who has her arms completely sleeved, a full chest piece, tattoos on the tops of her hands, knuckles, and sleeved lower legs, I can tell you that tattoos on your hands are the real deal breakers. The tattoos you can’t always cover can be devastating to certain careers. And yeah, while us enthusiasts want to live in a world where it doesn’t matter if we can’t get a job based on our ink, sometimes it does. Because sometimes our dream job means more to us than being able to show our ink to the world without a care.
Yes.
The world has become accepting of tattoos…just in professions and industries like retail, restaurants, bars, cosmetology, art and oh, tattoo studios.
Generally, if you have to wear a tie or dress "business casual" or "professional" (and I think that includes your aspirations of being a dentist) then sadly, any visible tat, no matter how small, will affect your chances of being hired.
December 24th, 2009 at 2:28 pm