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"There is also a sense that you have to earn those tattoos by having most of your skin already covered up," explains Rakovic. "To the tattoo community, a person with a tattoo on those most-visible areas, but no ink elsewhere, looks like a poser."
Back at work, discrimination against tattoos more deeply impacts women in particular. "A man who wears a suit every day can tattoo his arms, whereas many professional women aren't expected to cover their arms," explains Taylor. "Legs, ankles, feet, shoulders and chest can also potentially be seen in the workplace. This can make consideration of placement more of an issue for women than for men."
If you're dead set on one of these "job stopper" tattoos, consider waiting until you're established in your career. For example, Jarah Emerson, the heavily tattooed owner of NYC activewear showroom, Gear Collective, waited five years until her business took off to get her small facial tattoo.
Or, here's a better idea: Choose one of these teeny-tiny tattoos we love (which can be hidden with a dab of concealer).
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