One of the first considerations that we must take into account before getting any type of tattoo is whether or not it can affect our working life. Although in recent years, taking Spain as an example, there have been great advances in this field and the fact that some other type of tattoo or body modification has been normalized in much of society, it is undeniable that it still affects the level labor. Can I lose my job for having tattoos? We advise you to continue reading this article if you have ever asked yourself this question.
La Tattoo fashion in Spain is quite recent if it is compared with other countries like the United States (where some styles and techniques have been born). However, in recent times the advances that body art has had in our country are evident. The Tattoo studios are multiplying throughout the geography Spanish. Practically everyone has a friend, acquaintance, family member or ourselves, he has a tattoo.
According to estimates made at the time by the Spanish Academy of Dermatology, one in three Spaniards between 18 and 35 years old has one or more tattoos. Like the «piercings»And other types of body modifications, tattoos are a relatively new element. In Spain he landed hand in hand with real sports stars and artists of all kinds. George Clooney and David Beckham are some examples of these artists.
Now, beyond the "normalization" that is sought to be achieved at all levels of society, Can these aesthetic modifications help or harm when it comes to finding a job? To this day, it is still common for job interviews, especially in certain sectors, to ask candidates for a job if they have any tattoos and, if so, if they would be visible during the working day when wearing the uniform relevant.
When it comes to the situation that the job for which we choose we will wear our tattoos to a greater or lesser extent, we still find ourselves with negatives to be able to get a job. Even once we have a job, if we decide to get a tattoo, we must take into account whether it will be visible when we are performing our function. If so, it is important to think twice.
In any case, now it is easier for a tattooed person to find a job than it was before. For these situations, we must weigh the pros and cons very well before getting a tattoo. It shouldn't be like that, but the society we live in forces it to.