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Post by les63 on Apr 2, 2014 21:35:28 GMT -5
Ahem. No more autism threads for me. So, Nathaniel who turns seventeen this month wants a tattoo. We live in NYS close to the PA border. He can get a tattoo in PA with my permission. He wants to get a tattoo of the Autism Ribbon with Noah's name. It would be on his under for arm. Personally, I have no problem with this. When he had his ears gaged, I had my belly button pierced. I figured I would get a tattoo too. Thinking about having my children's names around my ankle. Just thought I would get a tattoo that wasn't around saggy skin. Damn, I'm kind of excited about this. I'm fifty and this stuff just doesn't bother me anymore. In fact, I'm liking the music he likes. Never saw that coming.
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Post by daisy on Apr 2, 2014 21:54:27 GMT -5
I got my first tattoo at 40 and my second a few years later. One is on the back of my neck and the other on my left clavicle. Both can be covered with hair/clothing as they can't be exposed at work. I'm not sure if I am done or if I will get 'just one more'.....they really are addicting.
Your children's names around your ankle sounds very special and meaningful. Good luck with this adventure!
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Post by MarleyKeezy78 on Apr 2, 2014 22:29:06 GMT -5
Had my tattoo done at 18 on my clavicle and I still love it One of my cousins got her first tattoo at 15 or 16 after her father passed away and it's across her back and very sweet. I think the autism tat is
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Post by NastyWoman on Apr 2, 2014 23:11:45 GMT -5
Go for the tat. It'll make you happy and you can use some happy!
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Post by raeoflyte on Apr 2, 2014 23:19:09 GMT -5
I've always said that I'll let the kids get piercings, but they have to wait for tattoos until they are 18. I'd probably bend that rule for the kind of tattoo your son wants.
I'd like to do the kids footprints maybe, but I'm not really sure where I'd put them.
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Post by giramomma on Apr 3, 2014 0:16:30 GMT -5
I've always said that I'll let the kids get piercings, but they have to wait for tattoos until they are 18. I'd probably bend that rule for the kind of tattoo your son wants. See I'm the opposite. No piercings other than ears. I'd be OK with a small tattoo that can be easily covered up.. While those that hire aren't supposed to discriminate on looks, you can't tell me that it never happens. Who knows what kind of job market my kids are going to enter. They likely won't need any additional strikes against them. When companies no longer have policies of covering up tattoos then maybe I'd be more OK with it. Or when we see the Lean In woman sporting visible tats and gauges...I just don't think we are there yet.
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Post by raeoflyte on Apr 3, 2014 0:33:09 GMT -5
Piercings are so easy to remove though and better to do it as a teen then in your 20's. I had my eyebrow pierced for several years and I just kept a spacer in it when at work. Not that my career has done much, but I don't think it was the piercing that caused that.
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Post by tallguy on Apr 3, 2014 0:33:20 GMT -5
Well, if you are at all like many parents, I would suggest, "Up your back, to symbolize them walking all over you...."
(Sorry, I had to. It was too obvious.)
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Post by The Captain on Apr 3, 2014 6:34:20 GMT -5
I've always said that I'll let the kids get piercings, but they have to wait for tattoos until they are 18. I'd probably bend that rule for the kind of tattoo your son wants. See I'm the opposite. No piercings other than ears. I'd be OK with a small tattoo that can be easily covered up.. While those that hire aren't supposed to discriminate on looks, you can't tell me that it never happens. Who knows what kind of job market my kids are going to enter. They likely won't need any additional strikes against them. When companies no longer have policies of covering up tattoos then maybe I'd be more OK with it. Or when we see the Lean In woman sporting visible tats and gauges...I just don't think we are there yet. To the best of my knowledge the alteration of body appearance to something outside what is considered common is not a protected status. I appreciate a good body art as much as the next person. However, I work in a very conservative field and if you came in to interview with me with purple hair, pierced lips, face or neck tatts, or gauged ears there's a very good chance your interview would be cut in half. Just being honest. You have less than two minutes to make a first impression, why in the world would you want to jeapordize that by making your appearance distracting?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2014 6:40:19 GMT -5
I would guess not everyone aspires to the job in which a conservative look is crucial.
eta. That said. I can cover both my tattoos.
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Post by The Captain on Apr 3, 2014 6:42:41 GMT -5
I completely agree, I just don't want people the believe that if they choose to change their appearance in a way that is apparent, that the hiring company can't use it as a reason not to extend a job offer.
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Post by The Captain on Apr 3, 2014 6:45:37 GMT -5
FWIW - my latest hire will probably be considered pushing the envelope by my top mgmt. He has a pierced ear.
I figure they may be ready for tatts in about 20 years or so, maybe.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2014 7:26:58 GMT -5
YAY les63! I am right there with ya, sister!! I am planning on getting my first this summer.
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Post by Shooby on Apr 3, 2014 7:34:49 GMT -5
I don't most people care all that much about it anymore one way or the other.
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Post by ginpin on Apr 3, 2014 7:41:06 GMT -5
All the people in my office have tats. That being said, they are all in a place that can be covered up. I too agree that even though there shouldn't be discrimination, there often is. My thought is to maybe suggest his upper-arm or his back, rather than his fore-arm? Otherwise, I think that it is a neat idea! He really loves his brother, doesn't he?
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Post by Shooby on Apr 3, 2014 7:47:06 GMT -5
Well, our local orthopedic surgeon has arm sleeve tats and his neck and everywhere. Hasn't stopped people from going to him. One of our lawyers has piercings, tats and a pony tail. That isn't my thing but none of it bothers me personally. As long as the person knows their job, I don't much care.
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Post by cael on Apr 3, 2014 8:05:53 GMT -5
I got my first last summer at 30! It's on my upper back where regular shirts hide it, and low back shirts and tanks will show it. It's a plain black infinity, I always wanted it and finally figured wtf, may as well do it. My mother was horrified, "it's so dark!!" well yeah, lol (it's maybe 2" long). I have a friend who's an assistant principal at an elementary school and has tats all over her arms. They're covered most of the time, but her kids see them sometimes and ask her about them. To my knowledge she's never had any issues with administration or anything, and she's absolutely wonderful and professional. My mother in law thought it was a good idea to get my brother in law a tattoo for his 15TH BIRTHDAY because he wanted it. She then within a year bought him tattoo equipment ONLINE BECAUSE HE WANTED TO DO THEM HIMSELF. I can't even with them. Anyway now I'm all about thinking of where to get my next one and what it'll be! DH wants to get something for his dad, not sure what yet though. Probably on his upper arm so it can be covered with a standard short-sleeve shirt.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2014 8:05:58 GMT -5
To me, they're still a blue-collar thing. Sorry if that sounds snobby. I'm 61 and when I was a kid the only people who had them were bikers and guys who got too drunk when they were in the Navy and found when they sobered up that they had a tattoo.
OTOH, I work for a very conservative insurance organization and my latest new hire has a tiny diamond in a piercing in her nose. I like it. I wish I could get away with doing that myself.
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Post by bookkeeper on Apr 3, 2014 8:09:47 GMT -5
I just got back from Phoenix and I have never seen so many foot and ankle tattoos in one place before!
If only everyone would hold still long enough for me to read them all!
Our sons were always questioning us about when were they old enough for piercings and tattoos. I told them when you are 18 and you pay for it yourself. Their dad was a little firmer - he said they could have tattoos and piercings when they never expected any more money from him.
DS#1 had a lip piercing for a couple of years. His girlfriend finally convinced him to take it out. DS#2 wants to work in Japan and he doesn't want anything about his appearance to distract people doing the hiring. I don't think either son likes needles enough to sit for a tattoo.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2014 8:11:34 GMT -5
My BFF has a diamond in her nose, too. It looks great on her, but I think it would weird on me. I have been talking about getting a tattoo since I was 19 and I never found something that would make me want to part with my money for such a superfluous thing. I was doodling while talking to (well, more like listening to) MIL on the phone one day and I drew my kids' initials into a cool pattern. I looked at it after I hung up and said "THAT is my tattoo!" so I laminated it and have kept it in my wallet ever since.
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Post by Shooby on Apr 3, 2014 8:11:28 GMT -5
Well, it kind of doesn't matter to me. If I go to the ER and there is a tattooed , pierced doctor, I am just going to assume he/she knows what they are doing.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Apr 3, 2014 8:14:51 GMT -5
I'd suggest upper arm or shoulder instead of his forearm. That way if he needs to cover it up for work he won't be stuck wearing long sleeves all the time.
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Post by chiver78 on Apr 3, 2014 8:19:32 GMT -5
love that idea, @beerwench! my tat is my late Nana's signature on my foot. I can cover it if I need to, but it looks awesome in a snazzy pair of heels. makes me smile every time I see it
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Post by swamp on Apr 3, 2014 8:21:29 GMT -5
I'd suggest upper arm or shoulder instead of his forearm. That way if he needs to cover it up for work he won't be stuck wearing long sleeves all the time.
ETA: I have a tattoo on my upper back/shoulder area. It is covered at work, but can be seen when I'm wearing tank tops or bathing suits.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2014 8:24:02 GMT -5
How about the inside of the upper arm (by the elbow)? I hear that area is very sensitive though.
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Post by Pants on Apr 3, 2014 8:26:43 GMT -5
DH and I are planning to get tattoos for our anniversary this year. We decided to get hash marks, 1 for each year we've been married. This year is 5, so good time to start.
Mine will be on my ribcage, the only way to see it will be in a bathing suit.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2014 8:28:03 GMT -5
midjd Your story reminds me of that meme that correlated level of employment by tattoo location. I believe neck tattoos marked you as unemployable.
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Post by The Captain on Apr 3, 2014 8:28:52 GMT -5
DH and I are planning to get tattoos for our anniversary this year. We decided to get hash marks, 1 for each year we've been married. This year is 5, so good time to start.
Mine will be on my ribcage, the only way to see it will be in a bathing suit. You mean kinda like the lines prisioners scratch in the wall to mark the number of days they've been incarcerated...just asking ?
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Post by swamp on Apr 3, 2014 8:29:19 GMT -5
midjd Your story reminds me of that meme that correlated level of employment by tattoo location. I believe neck tattoos marked you as unemployable. You are very employable with a face tattoo. As long as you are in state prison.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Apr 3, 2014 8:29:56 GMT -5
I'm even older than Athena, and my personal opinion of them has never changed. As soon as I see one on somebody, I've made my judgment of them. A young man came into the dentist office yesterday while I was waiting for DH, his arms and legs were covered with them....immediately I thought...well never mind what I thought.
If you think they're wonderful go for it, but some of us think they are <insert adjective> If it's your choice to have them and I should just not make those judgments, its my right to have you accept what I think of them. And if you don't get the job because of them, you have no one to blame but yourself.
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