A recent Pew Research study shows that 4 in 10 people between the ages of 18 and 29 have at least one tattoo. This is a pretty high number, so what is the fate of these people when they going into the working world? Considering different occupations, some are more accepting of tattoos than others but it seems that for the most part tattoos can be problematic in being taken seriously by a potential employer and then being offered a job. Some of the jobs that we considered in class as tattoo-friendly and even encouraged at times were artist or graphic design jobs, while a job in education or law this would be considered unprofessional.
This article discusses 10 occupations where tattoos are still deemed unacceptable and overall unprofessional. Although the popularity of tattoos has grown immensely and yet they are still viewed in this way by many employers. Do we believe there will be a change in this attitude towards tattooing or will it always be viewed more negatively in some professions than in others.
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