Teachers-Where is your IM tattoo? (Page 2)

I don't think the same stereotypes exist with tattoos that existed say even 10 years ago.  They are part of our culture and a norm in society.  I'm in the military and I would easily say that 60-70% of us have tattoos.  I have a full sleeve on my right arm, and when I'm out in town, no one stares, no one does a double take.  I get more people coming up to me telling me how cool it looks, and asking if they can check them out.  That wouldn't have been the case 10-15 years ago.  Life is too short to worry about what other people think, regardless of how bad the economy might be to some.

Thanks to everyone for the 'real' answers to my question. To clarify a few things:

-I didn't even DO a 'corporate logo' event, but the 'coroporate logo' to me, says more than 'iron man distance'

-I don't WANT it to be hidden (in many cases). That is why I posted.

Really?

I'm an attorney, and what "other people" think -- particularly my boss and her boss, jurors, witnesses, victims, and judges -- matters to me. Life may be short, but I love my job and wouldn't risk it to show off my tattoo. I am very proud of my Ironman, and I love my little red CORPORATE () mDot tat, but I'm in a conservative profession.

It's funny that many of my coworkers have tattoos, but we're all on the younger side. THE District Attorney wouldn't appreciate an mDot tat.

I'm with you Trishie.  As a lawyer you never know what a juror may think. 

I have a  very good friend who is a well respected appellate lawyer with lots of tatoos.  However, when he puts on a suit you cannot see any of them.  He will freely admit that he does not want the appellate judges/justices knowing of his ink fetish for all of the reasons you stated.

I asked my sister, who is an administrator, if a visible tattoo would prevent her from offering a prospective teacher a position. Her reply, "This isn't Disney. There are no appearance rules that state no visible tattoos." She also said that an Ironman tattoo would show determination and dedication.  However, remember she is a principal so I do think she is a little crazy.

I think common sense should prevail.  In your situation you could have a Tyson tattoo on your face and wouldn't effect me as a juror.  But I can see why you'd keep them covered for that line of work. 

Sorry to hear that!

Until you need one...

I'm a fan of tats, I have one on my shoulder blade but please, not on the calf.  I cringe whenever I see a calf tattoo.  

That's my non constructive opinion

Right !?

And FWIW, I'm a prosecutor, so unless you are a criminal, you should thank me for putting the bad guys away, instead of cracking laywer jokes

So where'd you put yours then?

Thank you! And when you're off your soap box, you can thank me for serving our country in the United States Navy for the past 10 years, being away fom my wife and newborn daughter for the last 9 months, and preserving your freedoms to post in this forum and right to work as a prosecutor.......deal?

Wow, you're on a roll today.
Where is that "block user" functionality again??? Please mods??
  

 Dave we get it that you don't understand.   You made that abundantly clear on your first post.  Again if you do not like tat's don't get one.  If you do not have anything constructive to add then don't post.  She was not asking your opinion on tat's.

Awesome - an IM tattoo thread only in the third page and already some heat. We have potential to surpass the removed pool/shower thread!

FWIW. I am a clergyperson in a very small conservative small town, and I've been in the tattoo chair 13 times. When I was called here, they knew I had a few. Mine are all currently located so that if I am in long pants and short sleeves, none are visible. Once summer comes, a few are known.

The funny thing is, the ones that are most suitable for viewing by my youth for the teaching of religious themes that they hold, are the ones that would require me to remove more clothing, specifically, my shirt, so they remain seen the least.

OK, so I'm not a teacher but I have some experience with this. You want it seen, but not seen. So, figure out how you dress for school, then where you're not covered as much when not in school, and you have your areas to work with. I'm running out of room, myself. I've arrived at the point in life where if I decide to go forearms, it's not going to be a big deal. I'll still avoid the hands, face and neck. I like being incognito when I choose to be.