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ALL INKED UP: Getting inked made easy, Athens-style

Abstract:
When getting ink done, some chose to simply go tit for tat. But with so many parlors to chose from, why not get the best for your buck? Reporter Katie Andrew finds who's the best artist for your next permanent piece.

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David Schwetty

posted 9/03/08 @ 9:25 AM EST

Wow, photographed in the act of obtaining a new trampstamp, quite a classy endeavor. Was this followed up with a belly-button ring perhaps?
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James

posted 9/03/08 @ 1:14 PM EST

Just remember, it will never be "said" but this will hold you back from employment and promotions for the rest of your life. Good employers are looking for people who know how to make good decisions and along with "smoking", tatoos are a bad decision.

If you're thinking of getting one - you had better think twice.
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jack

posted 9/03/08 @ 3:43 PM EST

Originally posted by

James

 Just remember, it will never be "said" but this will hold you back from employment and promotions for the rest of your life. Good employers are looking for people who know how to make good decisions and along with "smoking", tatoos are a bad decision.

If you're thinking of getting one - you had better think twice.


As an employer, I can say that you are exactly right. It amazes me at the number of obviously talented people who are spending in excess of $50,000 for an education in a field in which they will never advance beyond minimum wage due to the horrid tatoo that speaks so loudly. Take my word. The question is not if you will regret it, it's when, and at what cost.
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Didianne Durand

posted 3/05/09 @ 8:50 PM EST

Originally posted by

James

 Just remember, it will never be "said" but this will hold you back from employment and promotions for the rest of your life. Good employers are looking for people who know how to make good decisions and along with "smoking", tatoos are a bad decision.

If you're thinking of getting one - you had better think twice.


Tattoos are only bad decisions in the eyes of people like you.
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W

posted 9/03/08 @ 1:34 PM EST

what, no other news? way to go r&b. this is not front page news.
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Lyndsey

posted 9/03/08 @ 4:04 PM EST

I really do hope that every one who has gotten or is looking to get a tattoo knows how great the tattoo scene is in Athens and Atlanta. We have some of the foremost talents in the industry working right under our noses, making it easy to get top notch work done. As a UGA alumi and writer for a tattoo magazine, tattooing isn't for everyone and while I suppose it's possible that having a visible one may hinder your job prospects, it's becoming extremely culturally accepted, since over 33 percent of the US population has one. I wouldn't go and get a rockin' neck tattoo, but you can have body art and still have lucrative career, naysayers!
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Are you serious?

posted 9/03/08 @ 6:08 PM EST

Because the girl in the photo is really going to be wearing clothes that reveal that tattoo at work? Open up your mind a tiny bit...
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James

posted 9/03/08 @ 9:36 PM EST

To: "Are You Serious"

Fine. Get your secret tattoo and just hope a prospective employer doesn't see it. Not everyone can get that "one" job. The more factors that help weed out the less qualified applicants the better. Heck, go ahead and get one right between your eyes.
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JC

posted 9/04/08 @ 8:23 AM EST

James, you are a close-minded person. You probably refuse to drink at the same water fountain as "colored people".

I am a UGA grad and have a MBA as well.

I also have 4 tattoos. All are hidden from public view unless you are really checking me out or I'm at the gym in a tank top.

My most recent is the largest and is on my shoulder. It represents my 9 years in the military as an officer and my tour in Iraq.

I've won numerous medals and awards and was offered a very good job with a great salary. I am respected for my work knowledge and skill.

You have stereotyped all people with tattoos with your ignorant and discriminatory statements.

It disheartens me to see I spent 9 years of my life supporting the freedoms of bigots like you.
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James

posted 9/04/08 @ 9:09 AM EST

To JC:

Thank you for your service. However, as an "officer", you would do well to just stick to the debate (colored people??).........

I am sure you know the military services (especially the Marines) discourage tatoos. Most of the men I served with got their tatoo while they were in a drunken stupor and regretted it the very next day.

It's interesting that you got tatoos that are "hidden" from view. Is there a reason for that ?

India Company
3rd Battalion, 4th Marines
Vietnam (1967-68)
No Tatoos
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Marc

posted 9/04/08 @ 11:48 AM EST

Originally posted by

James

 To JC:

Thank you for your service. However, as an "officer", you would do well to just stick to the debate (colored people??).........

I am sure you know the military services (especially the Marines) discourage tatoos. Most of the men I served with got their tatoo while they were in a drunken stupor and regretted it the very next day.

It's interesting that you got tatoos that are "hidden" from view. Is there a reason for that ?

India Company
3rd Battalion, 4th Marines
Vietnam (1967-68)
No Tatoos


James just got OWNED by JC. Pretty harshly, too.
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Marc McAfee

posted 9/04/08 @ 11:50 AM EST

Originally posted by

James

 To JC:

Thank you for your service. However, as an "officer", you would do well to just stick to the debate (colored people??).........

I am sure you know the military services (especially the Marines) discourage tatoos. Most of the men I served with got their tatoo while they were in a drunken stupor and regretted it the very next day.

It's interesting that you got tatoos that are "hidden" from view. Is there a reason for that ?

India Company
3rd Battalion, 4th Marines
Vietnam (1967-68)
No Tatoos


Wait, sorry. Switch the names around. JC GOT OWNED!
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JC

posted 9/04/08 @ 11:10 AM EST

James:

Yes, my tattoos are hidden b/c I'm not an idiot. I realize that bigots judge people by their appearance. In addition, my ink is for me. Not you.

I don't disagree with your point that getting a highly visible tattoo of questionable nature (let's say a snake curled around a naked woman) may not be the smartest thing to do. But that's one end of the spectrum.

You cannot paint the entire population of people with tattoos with your stereotypical comments.

If someone were to say all men that served in Vietnam are dopers and have mental issues you would be upset, correct? As someone whose family members served in Vietnam I would be upset. So why would you stereotype an entire group of people?

BTW, USMC does not discourage tattoos. They place restrictions on them just like all the services do. Marines need ink like a fish needs water.
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Marc McAfee

posted 9/04/08 @ 11:46 AM EST

Originally posted by

JC

 James:

Yes, my tattoos are hidden b/c I'm not an idiot. I realize that bigots judge people by their appearance. In addition, my ink is for me. Not you.

I don't disagree with your point that getting a highly visible tattoo of questionable nature (let's say a snake curled around a naked woman) may not be the smartest thing to do. But that's one end of the spectrum.

You cannot paint the entire population of people with tattoos with your stereotypical comments.

If someone were to say all men that served in Vietnam are dopers and have mental issues you would be upset, correct? As someone whose family members served in Vietnam I would be upset. So why would you stereotype an entire group of people?

BTW, USMC does not discourage tattoos. They place restrictions on them just like all the services do. Marines need ink like a fish needs water.


If your ink is for you, then why do you have tatoos where you can't see them?
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athensbum

posted 9/04/08 @ 2:37 PM EST

Um, duh - HE can see his tattoos, but can choose to reveal them or not to the general public - as he stated in his original post....


Originally posted by

JC

 James:

Yes, my tattoos are hidden b/c I'm not an idiot. I realize that bigots judge people by their appearance. In addition, my ink is for me. Not you.
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James

posted 9/04/08 @ 3:01 PM EST

To JC:

You continue to miss my point. I have friends and relatives who have tattos. To a person they regret having them.

Again, an employer has many factors to consider when hiring someone. "Some" are off limits (constitutionally protected areas such as race) but "many" are not. Grooming, speech, personal confidence, smoking and yes "tattos" are just a few areas that come into the picture. A "wise" person would do everything they can to enhance their worth in a very, very competitive workplace.

A "wise" person will stay away from tattos.

Have a nice day and thank you again for your service - sir.

"The Corporal"
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I don't understand

posted 9/04/08 @ 3:15 PM EST

James keeps reiterating his point about the factors employers consider when hiring someone. Sure there are things that are off limits, and things like speech and grooming that are... as James has pointed out. But how in the world would an employer know you have a tattoo if they can't see it? They wouldn't. And, they wouldn't ask. A "wise" person who wanted a tattoo would actually get it in a place hidden from the view of employers. James needs to both get his head checked out as well as learn to spell the word "tattoo."
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radar

posted 12/29/08 @ 1:37 AM EST

Originally posted by

I don't understand

 James keeps reiterating his point about the factors employers consider when hiring someone. Sure there are things that are off limits, and things like speech and grooming that are... as James has pointed out. But how in the world would an employer know you have a tattoo if they can't see it? They wouldn't. And, they wouldn't ask. A "wise" person who wanted a tattoo would actually get it in a place hidden from the view of employers. James needs to both get his head checked out as well as learn to spell the word "tattoo."
no worrys this old blood and way of thinking will die off soon enough
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2cents

posted 9/04/08 @ 3:41 PM EST

Ladies... just an FYI...ankle tattoos on your ankle is just downright skanktamonious.
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James

posted 9/04/08 @ 4:30 PM EST

To: i don't understand ..........

1) People who pick out "typos" on posts instead of honestly debating the issue usually don't have a good arguement.

2) It's totally fair for an employer to ask "do you have a tatto?" Why? Because if you do you are more prone to have another one and if I choose to go ahead and hire you I don't want to see "Death's Head" on your neck when I put you up front to welome customers! That goes for lip rings, etc. also.

Get your tattoo. I don't care. You are only hurting yourself down the road.
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radar

posted 12/29/08 @ 1:41 AM EST

Originally posted by

James

 To: i don't understand ..........

1) People who pick out "typos" on posts instead of honestly debating the issue usually don't have a good arguement.

2) It's totally fair for an employer to ask "do you have a tatto?" Why? Because if you do you are more prone to have another one and if I choose to go ahead and hire you I don't want to see "Death's Head" on your neck when I put you up front to welome customers! That goes for lip rings, etc. also.

Get your tattoo. I don't care. You are only hurting yourself down the road.

what about them gays , we dont want those gays.....and oh my god a tattooed gay!!!!!HOLY SHIT
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radar

posted 12/29/08 @ 1:28 AM EST

well , with all this debate about gettin a tattoo or not , this is my option. there is only one thing that is different between us. we dont judge...maybe your relatives shouldn't of
got that bitching taz while drunk. i tattoo about 40% of the acc police department and not to mention the naval base and the years out side of a marine base in al.
so , with that said.....open your mind..and with closed minds like these.i bet your pissed we have a afro-american as a president.....god bless america of all the narrow minded employers who judge not on skills but a tattoo..
god bless one and all
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Todd

posted 12/30/08 @ 1:05 PM EST

Dude 1: If a girl has a tattoo, does she have a rebellious attitude?

Dude 2: Yep.

Dude 1: What about herpes?

Dude 2: T'at, too!

Same applies for guys. Thanks for wearing a big old advertisement, so I at least know one person not to fuck.
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radar

posted 1/05/09 @ 12:02 PM EST

Originally posted by

Todd

 Dude 1: If a girl has a tattoo, does she have a rebellious attitude?

Dude 2: Yep.

Dude 1: What about herpes?

Dude 2: T'at, too!

Same applies for guys. Thanks for wearing a big old advertisement, so I at least know one person not to fuck.


so if you a tattoo you have herps......wow, thats the close minded bullshit i've heard in awhile. you won the retard award and it's only the beginning of 09'....
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suzanne

posted 1/07/09 @ 10:23 PM EST

don't get so defensive, it's OK, they got some meds for that now. You just need to hook up with someone who also has herpes. And, yeah, tattoos are a pretty good indicator. Not 100%, more like 85%.
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your momma

posted 1/08/09 @ 5:34 PM EST

and it's a 100% your a dumbass!!!!
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Johnston212

posted 3/04/09 @ 1:28 AM EST

I have to admit that I find this whole argument a little disheartening. While I will acknowledge that certain types of tattoos can be a potential problem in the limited range of customer service positions, not every job has direct interaction with customers. At the same time, not every tattoo is going to be overtly negative or positive, attractive or hideous. I realize that tattoos are not something that every person approves of, but does that detract from the capabilities and quality of the person they are? For example, I personally don't approve or like earings on men. I will never have one. But if I were in the position of an employer, I would definitely not take a male employees piercings into consideration. If they are capable and qualified for the job, then it doesn't really matter.

I really have to ask, what EXACTLY is it that makes having tattoos a negative career move? I can understand dress codes and customers possibly complaining, but such things can be worked around by reasonable people. What is it that makes having a tattoo so negative as to prevent promotions? That I would like to know.

I currently don't have any tattoos, but I am planning to get my first in May. I have been thinking about it for months and have planned it out. I won't be making this decision while under the influence of anything and the only thing I might regret is the pain that comes with the tattoo. It will be neither obscene or hideous, nor even in the public view. And to be perfectly honest, if I am declined a job, promotion, or anything from an employer in the future because I have a tattoo, then yes I will have made a mistake. I will have made the mistake of going to work for someone who cannot respect a person's decisions over what to do with their personal lives and are apparently unable to look past their own personal likes and dislikes and see the quality of their employees and their work. I don't mean for this to come across as confrontational, but if I am being hired, I am being hired because it is believed that I can do the job to the best of my abilities and expectations of my employer, not because of something that may never be seen during my working hours.
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