Tattoos inappropriate for telephone worker...

[denny]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/5079470.stm


Edit: interesting snippet I found in reading the unmoderated comments... someone who works for the same employer but on a different site:

"I work for Vertex in Cheltenham, am tattooed, have facial piercings and up until recently had bright pink hair. I have never been asked to cover up or remove my jewellery at work as it does not affect my work and I am not seen by customers. I think Hitchin should be ashamed of themselves."

Comments

[wildeabandon.livejournal.com]

The fact that she's not customer facing says something, why on earth it should be a problem is beyond me.
That's what boggled me as well. I mean, I make some concessions to the business norm, and make sure to wear a jacket whilst meeting customers, subcontractors and so on, but one of the things I like about working for Sepura is feeling comfortable wearing short sleeves in the office.

[belaroo.livejournal.com]

I think they are very good, agreed. Funny though, I wouldn't go short sleeved with my lumping great tatoo. I think that's more me than them though. I see other girls here with little tatoos but mine seems to attract alot of attention.
I don't think your scars are seen as offensive either - they are not. Tattoos are generally made to mean something - people always ask me what my tree 'means' . I like trees?
I prefer to keep it for my time and not bring my tree up at work. But you've overheard me talk about my strange medieval dressing up habits at work. I do like to represent the margin with pride and a wry smile wherever possible!