Body Adornments and a Career?

Posted by Cliff on Thursday June 19, 2003 @02:42PM from the self-expression-vs-employment dept.

termilitor asks: "I was thinking about decorating myself with a tatoo. The only argument that holds me back is whether this will affect my career of a mathematician / computer programmer negatively. I would like to ask readers of the Slashdot if they have such experiences, including other types of self decoration, like body piercings and dyeing hair." It's always important to look professional when in the work-environment. The big question, of course, is how many of you believe such things are mutually-exclusive. Wearing a tattoo is a non-issue with the right clothes, but what about piercings and hair coloring? Can a happy medium exist between self-expression and the professional environment?

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Just say no... by Anonymous Coward · 2003-06-20 00:07 · Score: -1, Troll

As an employer, I find "adornments" to be the mark of irresponsible people. I generally won't hire anyone with a tatoo or piercings, since it shows disrespect for their own bodies - how can I then expect them to respect my customers?

Don't be an idiot - and if you do get a tatoo, don't bother trying to work for me.