Tattoos in the Workplace - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T15:57:44Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/tattoos-in-the-workplace?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A625803&feed=yes&xn_auth=noTattoos are always a subject…tag:www.classroom20.com,2011-04-18:649749:Comment:6258032011-04-18T01:22:49.311ZHattie Delgadohttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/HattieDelgado
Tattoos are always a subject of controversy. I am a semester away from graduating with a teaching certification and I have a few tattoos. Granted they are not visible and I would never consider getting one that would be easily visible, but I do have them. Tattoos are a personal choice, and have nothing to do with a teachers ability to teach children.
Tattoos are always a subject of controversy. I am a semester away from graduating with a teaching certification and I have a few tattoos. Granted they are not visible and I would never consider getting one that would be easily visible, but I do have them. Tattoos are a personal choice, and have nothing to do with a teachers ability to teach children. Honestly, the issue of teache…tag:www.classroom20.com,2011-04-16:649749:Comment:6256892011-04-16T22:54:23.276ZVeronica Gutierrezhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/VeronicaGutierrez
Honestly, the issue of teachers having tattoos really depends on where you teach and of course the size and content of the tattoo. Some principals are very lenient and will let teachers have tattoos visible if they are small and obviously not offensive. For example, I am interning at a school where the 4th grade teacher I work with often wears sandals where you can see her small flower tattoo on her foot. Most children don’t even notice the tattoo, so it is not a distraction in the classroom.…
Honestly, the issue of teachers having tattoos really depends on where you teach and of course the size and content of the tattoo. Some principals are very lenient and will let teachers have tattoos visible if they are small and obviously not offensive. For example, I am interning at a school where the 4th grade teacher I work with often wears sandals where you can see her small flower tattoo on her foot. Most children don’t even notice the tattoo, so it is not a distraction in the classroom. As long as teachers aren’t walking around with huge or offensive tattoos, I don’t see why it would be a problem! I think tattoos have to do a…tag:www.classroom20.com,2011-04-14:649749:Comment:6246442011-04-14T16:04:00.052ZBriana Hernandezhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/BrianaHernandez
I think tattoos have to do a great deal with the placement of it. You are saying that you want something small which i find is fine, but just the placement of it is where you want to be cautious. I myself have no tattoos but I don't see the problem in them as long as you can still stay with the professional look I think you will be alright. Also it depends on your school/ school district. I have observed a school that did not mind tattoos and had a teacher that was completely tattooed up, it…
I think tattoos have to do a great deal with the placement of it. You are saying that you want something small which i find is fine, but just the placement of it is where you want to be cautious. I myself have no tattoos but I don't see the problem in them as long as you can still stay with the professional look I think you will be alright. Also it depends on your school/ school district. I have observed a school that did not mind tattoos and had a teacher that was completely tattooed up, it was really nice artwork very colorful nothing inappropriate. And i have also observed a school that does not allow ANY tattoos to be shown. So I would suggest to also see what the policies are of your school or your principal. Dear Justine,
Yes they are an…tag:www.classroom20.com,2011-04-14:649749:Comment:6243722011-04-14T03:23:03.347ZJohn J Capricehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Visualedtech
<p>Dear Justine,</p>
<p>Yes they are an art form, and Yes! It is very judgemental of me. I agree 100%.</p>
<p>But a Tattoo never gives a positive impression, in the workplace or in the street.</p>
<p>Getting a tattoo is an exercise in bad judgement.</p>
<p>When I was in the Navy, I saw many tattoos...A friend of mine had his forearms fully filled with colorful snakes wrapped around from the elbows to the wrists. They looked great on a sailor...and if he remained in the Navy, it would be…</p>
<p>Dear Justine,</p>
<p>Yes they are an art form, and Yes! It is very judgemental of me. I agree 100%.</p>
<p>But a Tattoo never gives a positive impression, in the workplace or in the street.</p>
<p>Getting a tattoo is an exercise in bad judgement.</p>
<p>When I was in the Navy, I saw many tattoos...A friend of mine had his forearms fully filled with colorful snakes wrapped around from the elbows to the wrists. They looked great on a sailor...and if he remained in the Navy, it would be perfectly acceptable. But, lets say he left the service and applied for a job as a teacher. He is interviewed and he's wearing short sleeves. Do you think he is going to be hired??</p>
<p>Your appearence matters..."Plain and Simple".</p>
<p>A Tattoo may mean something to the person wearing it, but it means something entirely different to the person viewing it.</p>
<p>JJC</p>
<p> </p> I am also working towards my…tag:www.classroom20.com,2011-04-13:649749:Comment:6242532011-04-13T16:47:27.856ZChristinahttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Christina927
<p>I am also working towards my degree in elementary education, and I have a tattoo. It is very small and easy to cover up. I just got it recently, and before I got it I did a little research. Knowing that I will be working with children and in a professional place I wanted to make sure it wouldn’t hurt my chances of getting a job. Most district policies that I came across allow tattoos as long as they aren’t visible. So before you get one think about where you want it and how easy it will be…</p>
<p>I am also working towards my degree in elementary education, and I have a tattoo. It is very small and easy to cover up. I just got it recently, and before I got it I did a little research. Knowing that I will be working with children and in a professional place I wanted to make sure it wouldn’t hurt my chances of getting a job. Most district policies that I came across allow tattoos as long as they aren’t visible. So before you get one think about where you want it and how easy it will be to hide it.</p> I think tatoos are a personal…tag:www.classroom20.com,2011-04-13:649749:Comment:6243252011-04-13T15:58:47.476ZLauren Lennardhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/LaurenLennard
I think tatoos are a personal choice but there are also stereotypes that come along with them. I have done observations in a school where some of the teachers have visible tatoos, it doesn't make me think that they are not a good teacher, it just makes me think a little different of them. I would rethink getting that tatoo because you are trying to get a job and also you might change your mind as you get older.
I think tatoos are a personal choice but there are also stereotypes that come along with them. I have done observations in a school where some of the teachers have visible tatoos, it doesn't make me think that they are not a good teacher, it just makes me think a little different of them. I would rethink getting that tatoo because you are trying to get a job and also you might change your mind as you get older. Go ahead and rock that tattoo…tag:www.classroom20.com,2011-04-13:649749:Comment:6242212011-04-13T00:53:36.660ZJessica Pilgreenhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JessicaPilgreen
Go ahead and rock that tattoo! I have two very small tattoos that don't show during the school day. As long as it is easily covered, you shouldn't be afraid to be yourself and decorate your body with a little artistic ink.
Go ahead and rock that tattoo! I have two very small tattoos that don't show during the school day. As long as it is easily covered, you shouldn't be afraid to be yourself and decorate your body with a little artistic ink. I echo the comments. If you…tag:www.classroom20.com,2011-04-12:649749:Comment:6242082011-04-12T23:44:47.605ZJill Bhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JillBrown
I echo the comments. If you get one, put it somewhere you can conceal it.
I echo the comments. If you get one, put it somewhere you can conceal it. As others have said, get one…tag:www.classroom20.com,2011-04-04:649749:Comment:6212472011-04-04T17:32:04.767ZChristopher Casalhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MrCasal
<p>As others have said, get one that is easily concealable. The metric I generally use is t-shirt (or tank top, which ever is the smaller item you tend to wear) coverage. If a t-shirt hides it its all good.</p>
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<p>I have my upper arms, up to the tops of my shoulders, done. Most people have no idea. About once a year a piece will poke out from under a golf shirt but all in all it's no big deal.</p>
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<p>Let the quality of work define your reputation. If after you have established…</p>
<p>As others have said, get one that is easily concealable. The metric I generally use is t-shirt (or tank top, which ever is the smaller item you tend to wear) coverage. If a t-shirt hides it its all good.</p>
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<p>I have my upper arms, up to the tops of my shoulders, done. Most people have no idea. About once a year a piece will poke out from under a golf shirt but all in all it's no big deal.</p>
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<p>Let the quality of work define your reputation. If after you have established yourself as a quality professional, a visible tattoo wont make a difference.</p> I have a sizable yin-yang tat…tag:www.classroom20.com,2011-04-04:649749:Comment:6214152011-04-04T15:58:27.704ZCat Whitehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CatWhite
<p>I have a sizable yin-yang tattoo on my left shoulder blade--no one sees it unless I deliberately show it. I got it someplace relatively hidden and in a place where I won't stretch too much as I age. It's still in good shape after 13 years. The only sort-of problem I had with it was the summer after I got it a friend got married and the straps on the dress came to the center of the back, showing the tattoo. I got some Clinique masking makeup and no one knew it was there and I did not cause…</p>
<p>I have a sizable yin-yang tattoo on my left shoulder blade--no one sees it unless I deliberately show it. I got it someplace relatively hidden and in a place where I won't stretch too much as I age. It's still in good shape after 13 years. The only sort-of problem I had with it was the summer after I got it a friend got married and the straps on the dress came to the center of the back, showing the tattoo. I got some Clinique masking makeup and no one knew it was there and I did not cause a scene in the photos. Avoid any place that you can't hide or that is subject to shape changing (for example, getting pregnant could wreak havoc with lots of areas).</p>
<p>As in everything else as a teacher--discretion is your friend.</p>