I have worked at kroger for four years now, and I am thinking of getting a tattoo on my forearm, which would be very visible. I always wear short sleeves to work, because I work in Mississippi, so it is usually very hot. I am wondering what kroger's policy is. There are a few people I work with that have visible tattoos, but they are older than me, I am only 23. Does anyone who works for kroger have visible tattoos, and if so, is it frowned upon?
This doesn't have anything to do with whether or not Kroger allows tattoos but are you still going to want that tattoo on your arm when you're 40 or even 30? What about 50? 60? 70...?
It wouldn't be tacky or distastfull, its a disney quote in disney letters.
Wouldn't it be simpler just to put on your refrigerator or somewhere else in your house? Even a bumper sticker, as tacky as it may be, would be better.
HAHAHAHAHAHA, agree......No disrespect to those with tats, but I feel like your body is the one thing you own free and clear. Damned if I'm gonna mark mine up with graffiti~
I don't really know the answer to your question - the people in charge in your particular area will choose to either make a big stink or look the other way. If they let everyone else get away with it, though, they can't pick on you. They either make everyone cover them, or nobody.
I recently got my first tattoo, and it's in a visible place. I'm thinking of getting piano keys around my wrist next, and there'll be no hiding that.
thigs actually mean some things to some people, and they want to be able to have them with them at all times, I am guessing those against are old school
All to ya on the tatt :) While it was said that your body is the one thing you own free and clear still means none the less that you still own it. So throw on a tatt if it fits you. I would say mostly its been answered though. Either they'll tell ya to cover it up or they wont. This will be a individual call per store. At my store one of the main stock crew guys has tatts up and down his arms and doesn't have to cover them. As long as its not offensive/bad taste then I wouldn't see a problem personally but again that's up to the management for each store.
-- Edited by 718downinthe270 on Thursday 30th of August 2012 08:34:19 AM
Quite a few people have to cover their tattoos at work. It all depends on where your tattoo is. There are some high quality cover sleeves out there called Ink Armor: http://www.tat2x.com/
Unfortunately, employers can actually discriminate based on your appearance. They are trying to protect their brand and some customers are not comfortable with tattoos. The tattoo policy can even vary from store to store since different managers have different attitudes about tattoos. You have every right to express yourself just think about what and where a tattoo is going to be on your body.
If your manager gives you any grief about your tattoo you can easily cover it with an Ink Armor sleeve from Tat2X: http://www.tat2x.com/ They work great and come in several skin tones. They also stay cool when it's hot. I cover both of my arms at work and actually have several pairs. Kroger can discriminate if they choose to. Starbucks has a no visible tattoo policy that is strictly enforced. A lot depends on the manager at your store and whether they are cool or not.
-- Edited by ShankRiley on Monday 10th of September 2012 04:16:57 PM
Tattoos are becoming very popular in younger culture so it will be very normal when we are older to have tattoos. Nothing is wrong with having a tattoo especially if they commemorate a loved one
I just got a nose stud at 57. I will be 60 this year and am getting a tattoo to celebrate. I think the self- expression is freeing and liberating to anyone who has always "conformed" or not been allowed to express their true self. My piercing is small, discreet, but still noticeable. It accentuates my blue/green eyes- it's a moonstone. And my tattoo will be minimalist as well, but definitely visible, going from shoulder down to wrist in a straight geometric form. I can't wait. I am proud of the younger people I know who get amazing tattoos & piercings. I'm only sorry that stuffy corporate America hasn't caught on to the new norm, and use it to deny good workers jobs. It's like how they used to think organic food was a hippie fad in the 60's & 70's & now it's the biggest moneymaker in the grocery!
Pretty sure at 60 and 70 years old she will be more concerned about not spiking herself or taking her meds rather than why she got a dang tattoo. it tells a story of your life...people change. Only those who hold regret will hate their ink later.