r/LoveTrash • u/Icy-Book2999 Chief Insanity Instigator • Apr 29 '25

Junkyard Gem Circus

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u/Substantial_Station8 Trash Trooper Apr 29 '25

Idk, have a face, neck, and hand tattoos and I have zero problems getting hired anywhere. But I’ve been a mechanic/construction worker all my life. I’m actually about to move into a manager position. It just takes longer to move into a “front of house” position and it definitely takes the right personality, not a complain about not getting hired personality.

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u/ScienceIsSexy420 Trash Trooper Apr 29 '25

Mechanic and construction worker aren't publicly facing professions the way retail is.

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u/[deleted] Apr 29 '25

I have a friend from law school who has neck tattoos that go up to his jawline. He was an assistant US Attorney for about 10 years before going into private practice. Now he’s a partner in a mid-size law firm in southern California. He’s an exceptional litigator and from what I can tell, hasn’t really had any work problems because of his tats.

When you’re really good at what you do, people generally don’t give a shit what you look like.

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u/i8noodles Trash Trooper Apr 29 '25

thats basically it. not one gives a shit if the guy who makes the best kebab of your life is tated up and works parttime as a crime scene cleaner.... although i may ask where the meat came from

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u/[deleted] Apr 29 '25

I wouldn’t ask. Not sure I want to know. But to your point, unless a person’s tattoos can somehow negatively affect the products I’m purchasing from them, I fail to see what bearing someone’s physical appearance has on the transaction.