Congratulations, You Just Lost a Job Opportunity

[Cock Throppled]

Spent the day interviewing people and while a few stood out, most applicants were mediocre and a lot completely unqualified and without experience in the field.

Deciding on candidates was made easier having people show up in shorts (really?) and covered in tattoos.

Sorry, but if I want someone with no imagination, who jumps on a fad and looks like a bad colouring book I'll draw one myself.

The particular business caters to a conservative, foreign clientele and involves PR and sales, not a burger joint. Large, visible tattoos show a distinct lack of judgement and probable unwillingness to evolve and you're not getting a job from me if you're covered in ink.

Generalizations? Hell yes. But, name anything in your life that you don't change? Taste in music, art, friends, hair styles, clothes, on-line sites, movies, cars, technology are always changing as we age, so why are you willing to stick some visible art on your arm, leg or neck for the rest of your life that you can only change by adding to it or painfully removing it?

If two candidates are fairly equal, there has to be something that tips the scale.

 

[Dgodus]

Was recently working with someone who had the green female M&M tattoo'd on the back of his head....

Good thing he has a trade.

 

[the old maxx50]

Is it all so tacky applying for a job through perb

I my case you know a fair bit about me i kind of posted it all on here ..

No tattoos.. , Old guy , i can dress well but I don't own a suit .. only tweed sport coat . and dress leather jackets . I know how to tie a tie .. As for corespondents .. spell check is my fiend ..

Any past job i had would might qualify me to learn a new job .. because I all way am willing to try something new .

I all way find an interview is worth 10,000 words and first impression decide weather you get the job .

 

[bcneil]

Can't he just grow his hair out?

When he ages and goes bald naturally, it will look like a big green blob on his head, people will think its a medical problem.

Is it all so tacky applying for a job through perb

yes it is?

 

[Dgodus]

Can't he just grow his hair out?

Behind and under (almost down on his neck) his ear, about the size of a fist. He's blond and would have to grow his hair out significantly. If he's got an MnM tattoo you can imagine that his arms, legs and neck are covered as well. It's just the MnM one is really wtf!?

 

[blazejowski]

Makes me laugh at the thought of what the Senior Homes are going to look like in 40 years....

 

[Dgodus]

Real men collect scars anyways, not tattoos and piercings!

Errr I should watch what I say, since I rarely crashed I have a lack of those too.

 

[billa69]

Hahaha......I am just wondering who is going to update their significant live event in Facebook when they die

 

[BYSON]

Real men collect scars anyways, not tattoos and piercings!

Errr I should watch what I say, since I rarely crashed I have a lack of those too.

I have plenty of Scars and plenty of Tattoos, I know i am a real man and I work in a industry where only the strong survive , Judge me of my Tattoos all you want. I challange you to do what I do and at the end of the day we will see who's a man. Judging a book by it's cover lol makes me think your so ignorant women can't stand you, thats why your fat old and balding and nobody loves you, Welcome to Perb lmfao

 

[sexytime]

I have several large tattoos, but I didn't get them to be cool or follow some trend; hell, I have been so out of touch with popular culture for about a decade and a half that I've damn near alienated myself. My tattoos are only visible when I want them to be, because I'm smart. Smart enough to know there are still old school guys like you, judging people based on appearance, and I can't wait until your old asses are phased out to make room to allow for something great.

Who the fuck am I? I'm an engineer, and it is creative minds like mine which are making innovations in technology that are changing the world as we speak. Tangible, positive changes which spread to other industries in fact. There are at least two nations' governments who trust peoples' lives with my work, so suffice it to say my tattoos speak nothing about whether I can be trusted to do a job well. And no, my career didn't just fall into my lap straight out of college, like some privileged tattooed punk kid whom you are probably picturing; I fought for a decade to get where I am. While I am no longer young enough to be considered one of the brilliant minds of the future, I will settle for being in the background knowing my tattooed hide has made its contributions to society.

Reality is, times change and you can no longer judge people based on whatever the fuck this or that meant when you were young, because a lot of that's in your head. Well, you can but you'd be a fool to do so. Get over it, just like you got used to colour television, or the cassette tape - yeah that's right, fuck your shitty 8-track player. Business has no place for those who are closed-minded, biased and stubborn to adapt to change; change which the business can benefit from. More and more, you will see Director-level positions being phased out, simply because they have overstayed their usefulness within the organization, thinking they can do the same shit for two decades without facilitating any significant growth for the business.

Imagine if you had to choose between two qualified individuals and you chose the poindexter in the suit, only to find that his/her skills are only good on paper, while the other moved on to bring their employer to success. Or maybe you're afraid of that punk being better than you were at that age. Wouldn't that be appalling?

 

[BYSON]

I have several large tattoos, but I didn't get them to be cool or follow some trend; hell, I have been so out of touch with popular culture for about a decade and a half that I've damn near alienated myself. My tattoos are only visible when I want them to be, because I'm smart. Smart enough to know there are still old school guys like you, judging people based on appearance, and I can't wait until your old asses are phased out to make room to allow for something great.

Who the fuck am I? I'm an engineer, and it is creative minds like mine which are making innovations in technology that are changing the world as we speak. Tangible, positive changes which spread to other industries in fact. There are at least two nations' governments who trust peoples' lives with my work, so suffice it to say my tattoos speak nothing about whether I can be trusted to do a job well. And no, my career didn't just fall into my lap straight out of college, like some privileged tattooed punk kid whom you are probably picturing; I fought for a decade to get where I am. While I am no longer young enough to be considered one of the brilliant minds of the future, I will settle for being in the background knowing my tattooed hide has made its contributions to society.

Reality is, times change and you can no longer judge people based on whatever the fuck this or that meant when you were young, because a lot of that's in your head. Well, you can but you'd be a fool to do so. Get over it, just like you got used to colour television, or the cassette tape - yeah that's right, fuck your shitty 8-track player. Business has no place for those who are closed-minded, biased and stubborn to adapt to change; change which the business can benefit from. More and more, you will see Director-level positions being phased out, simply because they have overstayed their usefulness within the organization, thinking they can do the same shit for two decades without facilitating any significant growth for the business.

Imagine if you had to choose between two qualified individuals and you chose the poindexter in the suit, only to find that his/her skills are only good on paper, while the other moved on to bring their employer to success. Or maybe you're afraid of that punk being better than you were at that age. Wouldn't that be appalling?

Well Said, Fuck ya

 

[Hoops]

I have several large tattoos, but I didn't get them to be cool or follow some trend; hell, I have been so out of touch with popular culture for about a decade and a half that I've damn near alienated myself. My tattoos are only visible when I want them to be, because I'm smart. Smart enough to know there are still old school guys like you, judging people based on appearance, and I can't wait until your old asses are phased out to make room to allow for something great.

You're an excellent writer too.
Would it kill you to write a review?
I promise not to judge your review based on the fact that you have hidden tattoos.

 

[Dgodus]

I have plenty of Scars and plenty of Tattoos, I know i am a real man and I work in a industry where only the strong survive , Judge me of my Tattoos all you want. I challange you to do what I do and at the end of the day we will see who's a man. Judging a book by it's cover lol makes me think your so ignorant women can't stand you, thats why your fat old and balding and nobody loves you, Welcome to Perb lmfao

Hehe I havent hit middle age even yet, shave my head without need and weigh a buck eighty five, live in camps and work a trade. You kinda missed the mark there. I might not be able to do your job really well, but I could do it well enough to keep the job (I'm assuming you're talking about a physical job).

 

[sexytime]

You're an excellent writer too.
Would it kill you to write a review?
I promise not to judge your review based on the fact that you have hidden tattoos.

Thank you. I get my inspiration from Slient Bob (for any of you Kevin Smith fans). Just sit and observe quietly, then hit hard with something profound when it's least expected (and most needed).

They are not hidden my friend. I show just enough around the office so the ladies can dream about what I look like without a shirt. lol

..makes me think your so ignorant women can't stand you...

Not only is that some funny shit, I can picture this being true for many guys. Especially considering that saying the wrong thing is one of the best ways to turn a woman off. And goddamn, nearly all of us men are guilty of that (in smaller degrees of course).

 

[manni]

that's pure bigotry! hire the person most qualified, having tattoos or not is irrelevant.
sounds like you're the one that needs to change instead of flexing your management ranking.

 

[bigguy]

Yo BYSON:

So, a REAL MAN has to have scars and tattoos?? Personally, I find heavily-tattooed males and females are somewhat repulsive. You want 'em so good on you. But don't for one moment think that tattoos make you a "real man" nor big muscles make you much desired by the lady folk. You've got 'em; enjoy 'em; and be man enough to admit in your downstream mature life if your lights suddenly get turned on and you might have second thoughts re the tats. And your immature "challenge" is totally inappropriate and none-too-bright in my book.

bigguy

 

[Larry Storch]

Evidently all you manly men were so busy defending your choice to have ink that you missed this portion of the original post:

The particular business caters to a conservative, foreign clientele and involves PR and sales, not a burger joint. Large, visible tattoos show a distinct lack of judgement and probable unwillingness to evolve and you're not getting a job from me if you're covered in ink.

Conservative: traditional in style or manner; avoiding novelty or showiness.
You do realize that some cultures view tattoos as being related to a criminal element?

I have my own business as well and have had to deal with people who have their own unique 'style' of dress and grooming, if that is going to negatively impact my business then I will not include that person as a staff member. CT can make that choice as well. He's running a business and he needs to look after it and if that requires providing knowledgeable staff who will not cost him customers then so be it.

 

[sexytime]

With that kind of attitude, I'd rather not spend 8 hours a day on a project with you. Intelligent or not. Tattoos or not.

And which "attitude" are referring to? Is it because I believe in equal rights and want to stand against those who don't? Those who will oppress without justification, and limit their organization's opportunities based on their own twisted views. Don't get me wrong, I think maturity and seniority is great; I'm sure most have earned their way to their middle and upper management positions. However, the main difference between being old with wisdom, and being mature with stubbornness is that the latter tends to make foolish choices.

Or maybe I need an attitude adjustment because I am not being modest about my work? In truth I usually am, but I wanted to make a point because apparently us tattooed folk have no imagination. Or is it the casual use of cuss words?

It would be your loss anyways, because I'm highly productive and support everybody in and outside of my team, not just to my convenience but towards a common goal. If you can't respect that then oh well, at least you didn't judge me based on appearance.

Evidently all you manly men were so busy defending your choice to have ink that you missed this portion of the original post:

That is a good point, and no I didn't miss that, but I was too enraged by the fact that the OP thinks we are only good for flipping burgers (and that flip burgers part is even in your quote). How is that kind of judgment any different from judging those who pay for sex? Can I say they are all loathsome miserable lechers or are perhaps too ugly? One thing you have to admit is at least tattooed folk have enough courage to show the world a part of themselves they are proud of, even in the face of persecution from others.

 

[Miss*Bijou]

Spent the day interviewing people and while a few stood out, most applicants were mediocre and a lot completely unqualified and without experience in the field.

Deciding on candidates was made easier having people show up in shorts (really?) and covered in tattoos.

Sorry, but if I want someone with no imagination, who jumps on a fad and looks like a bad colouring book I'll draw one myself.

The particular business caters to a conservative, foreign clientele and involves PR and sales, not a burger joint. Large, visible tattoos show a distinct lack of judgement and probable unwillingness to evolve and you're not getting a job from me if you're covered in ink.

Generalizations? Hell yes. But, name anything in your life that you don't change? Taste in music, art, friends, hair styles, clothes, on-line sites, movies, cars, technology are always changing as we age, so why are you willing to stick some visible art on your arm, leg or neck for the rest of your life that you can only change by adding to it or painfully removing it?

If two candidates are fairly equal, there has to be something that tips the scale.

I don't have any tattoos myself but I think you're way too judgmental and likely to miss out on a great employee by getting stuck on irrelevant details.

In this case, I'm sorry to say but I think you're the one who's lacking imagination.

IMO if you're going to eliminate someone solely based on the fact that they have tattoo - it's definitely more your loss than theirs.

Perhaps you need to lighten up a bit. Sheesh. It's really ridiculous.


I have friends with lots of tattoos. One has his own busy clinic and teaches as well - he's got both arms tattoed and I think it looks great! My doctor has full sleeves and she's in a busy clinic with all kinds of patients who don't seem to have a problem with it either.

Evidently all you manly men were so busy defending your choice to have ink that you missed this portion of the original post:

Conservative: traditional in style or manner; avoiding novelty or showiness.
You do realize that some cultures view tattoos as being related to a criminal element?

I have my own business as well and have had to deal with people who have their own unique 'style' of dress and grooming, if that is going to negatively impact my business then I will not include that person as a staff member. CT can make that choice as well. He's running a business and he needs to look after it and if that requires providing knowledgeable staff who will not cost him customers then so be it.

So how difficult is it to explain to the person he hires what is expected of them? If there's a dress code, then he can just say so.

 

[Papa Chongo]

Well, I completely agree with the OP... but

I am a business man, I regularly interview people for postions within my company and here are my observations, but a bit about me first

- I have numerous tattoos, have had bothe ears peirced ( Although I no longer wear any earings )
- I always wear a long sleeved dress shirt and my tats are covered, it does affect how professionals perceive you
- I would live in shorts and a t-shirt if it was practical, sandals as well
- I always wear Slacks, Dress Shirts, suits when needed, and dress shoes, I hate it, but I am succesful
- My hair is spiked into a semi Fauxhawk you might say, and I often get it bleached a bit....frosted tips
- The hair gets styled very differently for the office and looks somewhat conservative

I wouldn't hire anyone who showed up to an interview in Shorts, sandals and a t-shirt, I wouldn't show up like that
I wouldn't hire anyone with blatantly visible tattoos, my clients wouldbe appalled
I have a dress code for my staff that includes dress shirts, slacks and dress shoes, and they get sent home if they show up looking shody

Am i biased, or judgemental ... I don't think so, I am a realist, if you met me in business you would meet a professional, well groomed individual who would represent your company well beyond your standards, if you met me on the street you might take a wide berth as you passed me, I might just look a little intimidating, or maybe you walk up to me and have something nice to say about my ink... who knows

You have to act in business, if you can't play the part then you have no place in my organization

The OP has my respect and completely understand his post!