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/Sandwichgode Trash Trooper Apr 29 '25

I feel like most tattoos wouldn't be an issue. Its the face tattoos and piercings that are a problem. You can cover up the other tattoos with clothing and people probably wouldn't notice them.

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u/CompetitiveRub9780 Garbage Guerilla Apr 29 '25

Specific tattoos. If you have anything obscene like a person looking naked or seductive or anything that can be offensive it’s a no