Tatts The Matter

This is a topic which has long caused debate and I think it’s only fair that we look at it ourselves. The topic of course being tattoos and the preconceived views on them. Until recently a tattoo was something I had always wanted to get but was advised strongly against ever having especially in any area that could not easily be concealed. I had always wondered why is the wider society so against being inked?

To this day I have no problems with tattoos and I suppose the only argument which can be made is that in some professions it may cause unease amongst clients/customers. For example if you interview for a child care job I would think your chances decrease greatly if you have a tattoo on your face or neck which is clearly visible.

Not Justifying

Of course in an ideal world your personality would shine through and it wouldn’t matter but all it would take is one parent to make a fuss and well you become collateral damage. Employers, instead of making a judgement on a person’s character purely based on the presence of a tattoo I believe it would be more beneficial to both parties if you merely asked why that particular person got that particular tattoo. That insight may just surprise you as a lot of people put a lot of thought into their tattoos and that is a trait which is to be admired not scorned.

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Strange Tatts Logic

There is also a flip side to this discrimination and it’s something my own tattooist brought to my attention. There is a lack of trust when it comes to hiring guys who do not have a lot of tattoos this also works against the tattooist in terms of inspiring confidence from customers. They are judged on a lack of ink (I had to resist the urge to laugh when being told this). Surely a brain surgeon does not need to have his own brain operated on to be a good surgeon. Yes I  just compared a tattooist to a brain surgeon just to prove my point. They are both using their hands and there is a huge amount of pressure to deliver results every time (just go with it).

Tattoos Are Not That Serious

Overall the point I’m trying to make is tattoos are here to stay stop judging people based on them its nothing new. Build a bridge and get over it. There is a lot more to a individual than whether or not they have a tattoo and to a smaller extent piercings. They are relatives in the same struggle. We should spend less time being shallow and more time discovering the true worth within people. Then and only then can we all coexist in the same world together in harmony.

About Jay Mullings

Jay is a very talented, multiple award winning Black British Screenwriter. As early as age 9, Jay has enjoyed writing stories that make people think, feel and laugh. He has so far found the UK to be a less than perfect atmosphere, often objecting to his unique style of storytelling, despite it translating to a vast number of successes overseas. Jay wants to share his stories with the world and also, help other writers facing similar obstacles.