I've been debating on getting one for the last year, but I just can't find myself to pull the trigger. I'm set on what I want, I'm just worried about possible "consequences" of getting one.
I want one on my left arm, but I'm worried about what my family will think and how it will affect my career down the line. Yes, I care about what my family thinks about me.
opinions on the matter? anyone in the same boat as me, or was in the same boat? your decisions? affects of your decisions?
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03-26-2009, 03:04 PM #1Strong-Ass Jaw Crew
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Thinking about getting a sleeve (tattoo)(serious)
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03-26-2009, 03:06 PM #2LIBTARD from KS
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you would be surprised how acceptable they are now. I have a couple that are hidden but more and more I see sleeves on "professionals" hell even waiters in nice restaurants...
Just because we're holding hands doesn't mean we'll be taking warm showers together until the wee hours of the morning.
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03-26-2009, 03:07 PM #3Strong-Ass Jaw Crew
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i don't think my sleeve would be very "people friendly" though. it would be pretty intense, as opposed to like hearts and unicorns and ****.Originally Posted by bezarker
very surprised to hear what you had to say in your post!lilliiilliiliilliililliil
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03-26-2009, 03:07 PM #4Registered User
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If you're really concerned about career opportunities/family then I would say a sleeve might be too much. Thats just me though.
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03-26-2009, 03:07 PM #5Registered User
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a waiter is not a professional. yes even at nice restaurantsOriginally Posted by bezarker
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03-26-2009, 03:07 PM #6Hello Hello
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I'm a pre med student and have sleeves. Full sleeves to my wrist.
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03-26-2009, 03:08 PM #7Livestrong
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what career path are you thinking of?
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03-26-2009, 03:09 PM #8LIBTARD from KS
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Never said that a waiter was professional grammar nazi...Originally Posted by itzpaulllllll
Just because we're holding hands doesn't mean we'll be taking warm showers together until the wee hours of the morning.
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03-26-2009, 03:09 PM #9moma said talk it out
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this.Originally Posted by itzpaulllllll
roflA man must be true to his own nature.
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03-26-2009, 03:09 PM #10I rep back 1,000,000+
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who cares if they are acceptable, tattoos are ****ing pointless attempts by try-hards to look cool.Originally Posted by bezarker
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03-26-2009, 03:09 PM #11Strong-Ass Jaw Crew
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bad ass. i think i would get a 3/4 sleeve - it would stop a couple of inches before my wrist.Originally Posted by TerryGecko
what kind of feedback do you get from them in terms of your career path?lilliiilliiliilliililliil
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03-26-2009, 03:10 PM #12Just one more step...
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I also want a type of sleeve. Something like what The Rock has. I want it going from my left chest and back to just above or below my left elbow.
I'm in the same boat of what my family thinks. At the same time, it's your own body. Will it hurt you for potential jobs? Depends where you want to work.
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03-26-2009, 03:10 PM #13Prrrrt
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What is the sleeve going to consist of? and what are you trying to do as your career? i have many plans for tattoos, but none yet. they have become very acceptable tho.
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03-26-2009, 03:11 PM #14Registered User
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uh ohOriginally Posted by natescope
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03-26-2009, 03:11 PM #15Banned
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Do it pussy...Originally Posted by matty_b_bop
Mr. six pack..
wha wha what will my mom think?
Fool I get tattooed with my mom next to me getting tattooed.....
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03-26-2009, 03:12 PM #16Strong-Ass Jaw Crew
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well i'm in the business field. i graduated with a marketing degree, and now have a full-time position.Originally Posted by BPP
i used to think so, too. however, i've realized that they can be a great form of expression.Originally Posted by natescope
i used to be insanely against them, but I think it would suit me as a person.lilliiilliiliilliililliil
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03-26-2009, 03:12 PM #17Banned
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i was thinking about gettin some tattoos, but in 40 years, i mean aesthetically speaking it will look like **** (no offense)
thats whats stopping me from getting them (even though theyre so fcuking badass)
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03-26-2009, 03:12 PM #18
FYI I'm downloading death hunt right now.
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03-26-2009, 03:12 PM #19LIBTARD from KS
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a sales VP that used to work for our company used to have a casper like devil on his forearm. He was an old Navy dude so no one ever gave him **** over it.
Just because we're holding hands doesn't mean we'll be taking warm showers together until the wee hours of the morning.
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03-26-2009, 03:13 PM #20OSU MiscKing
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Originally Posted by natescope
Agreed--
What you need is not to get a tattoo. Instead, you should just get ridiculously jacked and huge, that will mean much more to you. Instead of painting your body, you will be sculpting it.
You're like Michelangelo when he made David-- not when he did that stupid painting on the Sistine Chapel.The future influences the present as much as the past.
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03-26-2009, 03:13 PM #21BROtatoes and BROminos
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premed isnt a career... just sayinOriginally Posted by TerryGecko
to op, id really think about if you are really going to liek the tat 20-30 years down the road? why dont you go to a business and ask the manager what they think if about employees with tatoos etc. if you think it could potentially negatively effect your future. i saw a guy working at my docs office and they made him keep his tats covered with some arm covering. it was obvious b/c it was only on one arm. sadly, some people in our society are still very judgemental when it comes to tatoos. no i dont have tatoo and probly wont ever have one. just htink about what you are getting, b/c when its done its there forever.
oh yeah my boss has a full sleeve but wears long sleeves everyday.
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03-26-2009, 03:13 PM #22Livestrong
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business field = suit = not visible?Originally Posted by matty_b_bop
40 years of enjoymentOriginally Posted by SicWithIt
5 years of pre-alzheimer's regret
40>5
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03-26-2009, 03:13 PM #23Hello Hello
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Not really any feedback to be honest. All of the other students in my classes love them. Constantly asking about them. Teachers say nothing but they all love me.Originally Posted by matty_b_bop
I'm going to have the ability to wear a suit at work. No one will ever know.
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03-26-2009, 03:14 PM #24Hello Hello
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No ****. Radiology is.Originally Posted by qualitywah
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03-26-2009, 03:14 PM #25BRB, Bulking
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You could always get a half sleeve done and if you decide to get the whole arm done later down the road then go for it.
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03-26-2009, 03:15 PM #26Strong-Ass Jaw Crew
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see, just want the sleeve. nothing on my chest or anything. i'm also worried about it fading and looking like **** down the road.Originally Posted by -TheArchitect-
i kinda don't want to disclose what it will be of. i'm in the marketing field right now. i graduated back in '07.Originally Posted by andrrooo
this is why you are you and I am me. why be a dick? get an education.Originally Posted by Tristan_Trouble
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I like fast music.
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03-26-2009, 03:16 PM #27Buy high, sell higher.
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lol, the waiters at $500+/plate would def disagree...Originally Posted by itzpaulllllll
Spoiler alert; you die at the end.
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03-26-2009, 03:16 PM #28Banned
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Originally Posted by matty_b_bop
I love you brah...
education?
hah..
I went to college.
u mad
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03-26-2009, 03:19 PM #29Banned
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if you're self conscious about it before you even get it, what do you think it will be like when you do?Originally Posted by matty_b_bop
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03-26-2009, 03:20 PM #30
get it dude.
just remember if it's something you want, go for it?
I schedule mine already and it's coming this June.
You only live once, right? What are you going to regret?
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