I have recently read a story from another reader who had to remove a tattoo of their deceased mother because they did not want to lose their job. While I feel for them, I too have rarely promoted employees with tattoos and tried to avoid hiring people with tattoos since I became a manager at my firm.
First of all, I want to clarify that I have nothing against people with tattoos. I also have many friends and business partners who like tattoos and the majority of them are good, kind-hearted people, and some are even extraordinarily talented, which I admire.
However, from my personal experience, I noticed that those who do have tattoos often have at least one or two issues. Firstly, they usually have a big ego and a strong need to express it.
Secondly, they may have psychological issues, most often some kind of pain or resentment that they cannot let go of or overcome. In other words, they are not willing to or cannot change some parts of themselves, even if to grow as a person. Additionally, some people get tattoos because they are influenced by their loved ones or friends, or because they are impulsive and cannot control their emotions.
In short, I believe tattoos themselves are not bad, but they will not benefit anyone who wants to join or rise within an organization or company that wants its members to work for the common good and to be open to changes.
Tattoos do not reflect a person’s character, but like other aspects of appearance, they are part of an individual’s personality and style. But when it comes to personality and style, it is important to recognize that there are times and places when they are appropriate, and times when they are not.
Therefore, if an employer rejects you because you have a tattoo, it is because they feel you are not suitable for the firm, not necessarily because they are discriminatory. If you are bold enough to get a tattoo, you should also be confident enough to accept the negative things that may come your way.
What do you think about workers with visible tattoos?
*This opinion was translated into English with the assistance of AI. Readers’ views are personal and do not necessarily match VnExpress’ viewpoints.
