LowEndAutomatic Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I'm 2/3 of my way to being a lawyer. I'm the only guy in my school with a sleeve, but I've got a job, so it's all good. I used to be a teacher, too, and even that was ok with short sleeves. My VP said as long as it wasn't of naked ladies or swear words, it was fine to show it. I currently teach at the high school level in a private school and although I don't have a full sleeve, my tattoos do show when I wear a polo shirt. My administration is aware of them, but have never given me a problem. However, if I know that I'm going to be meeting with a parent or my administration I usually opt for wearing a long sleeve shirt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericxthexred Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 i have a full sleeve and i'm going to be a teacher dude. wear long sleeves dude, for real Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monk0nuggets Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 I think I may go for it. I like the look of 3/4 sleeves, so I may do that instead, but it will still show just as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmonaut Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I think I may go for it. I like the look of 3/4 sleeves, so I may do that instead, but it will still show just as much. I like 3/4 sleeves too. Was your recent piece a 1/2 sleeve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monk0nuggets Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 No, it was all the way up the back of my right arm from my elbow up though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randysxe Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Just dont get a devil fucking a nun tattoo and you should be okay. i would also recommend not getting a zombie jesus on your neck...just keep that in mind!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I have a full sleeve and I just got a kick ass new job.... shit I even have some showing on my neck... I will have to say that I've worn long sleeve shirts every fucking day to work for the last 5 years. Just be prepared to wear long pants and long sleeve shirts every work day for the rest of your working life. I do not regret it at all.... in fact I probably will be getting my other arm finished very soon. DO IT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggle Von Swift Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 If you decide to go to the elbow and below, you must first decide that you are prepared to possibly wear long sleeves 5 days a week until you're 65. If you are willing to make that commitment, go for it sporto. kind of regret doing this, [my first tattoo was on my wrist - young & dumb], so since i'm already fucked pretty much, and close to half sleeves as is.. i'm just going to do full sleeves and just deal with covering up for work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest conoley Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I don't think it's a big deal having to wear long sleeves, but at the same time I'm up north. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perk900 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 just realize what you're getting into when you get fully sleeved. Some occupations are difficult to get when you're heavily tattooed. There is still a social stigma to being tattooed, although it has reduced recently. Just realize you may have to go above and beyond to prove yourself. It sucks, but thats the way it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmonkey Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 My one tattoo, is on my inner arm from elbow to wrist. I planned it so that I could wear a long sleeve shirt for interviews and such and no one would know. It wasn't a problem when I interviewed here, and once I got in and realized the dress code was very laxed, I broke it out and have been wearing t-shirts ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monk0nuggets Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 So, Thursday I go in to start my full sleeve. I'm getting Apollo and the 9 Muses w/ florals and such in the style of Mucha/Baizley. I am super, super stoked on what my artist came up with for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4m35 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 pix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monk0nuggets Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 I will post them on Thursday when some of it is done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4m35 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 cool dude, i can't wait to see them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentoage Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 i would go for the full sleeve if you're thinking 3/4. i think it looks weird when they end half way between the elbow and the wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monk0nuggets Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 Goin' full sleeve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentoage Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Goin' full sleeve. good call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salparadise Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 getting a full sleeve as one big piece is dumb, IMO. but i digress. long sleeves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theambulancereview Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Audio Business = radio, label, sound production for video projectsSorry for the confusion! Interning and working in the audio industry, tattoos are becoming more and more accepted, it's not really a big deal, as long as your tattoos are pretty tasteful. (as long as you don't have have nazi prison tattoos you should be fine). Most recording studios don't mind, they're a pretty relaxed atmoshpere, and same with labels, I'd wear long sleeves to the interview, but generally most labels and studios don't mind a lot of tattoos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monk0nuggets Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 getting a full sleeve as one big piece is dumb, IMO. but i digress. long sleeves. I think the opposite. Getting a full sleeve as several different smaller tattoos seems silly to me. It just looks bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xadamhudsonx Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 i have my neck tattooed and work for Bank of America. "he times they are a changing...." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salparadise Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 getting a full sleeve as one big piece is dumb, IMO. but i digress. long sleeves. I think the opposite. Getting a full sleeve as several different smaller tattoos seems silly to me. It just looks bad. this argument comes up a lot. i guess when we all run out of room, we can have whatever regrets about having done it whatever way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmonaut Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 getting a full sleeve as one big piece is dumb, IMO. but i digress. long sleeves. I think the opposite. Getting a full sleeve as several different smaller tattoos seems silly to me. It just looks bad. It just depends on how it's done. My friend has a sleeve that's an amalgam of a bunch of different pieces, and it looks so nice. The artist who did the lower arm did a good job incorporating that section into the whole arm, and the colors match. But in general, I'm with Monk in that a cohesive, well-planned piece works best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counterfiction Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I've got a half sleeve and tattoos on both of my forearms and have never really had a problem with anyone. granted, i work construction jobs so the only questions i get are from homeowners and they seem to be more interested than appalled. if you're OK with wearing long sleeves for the rest of your life, then go for it. i'm stoked to get another session (my sixth) done on my half sleeve next month and my mom/dad tattoos next friday. woo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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