I have zero tattoos myself. I really don’t have any issue with other people getting tattoos but tattoos tend to make professionals look unprofessional. If I ever got a tattoo, I would definitely get it in a place that does not show when fully clothed. Maybe an upper arm or something.
I already notice the people who were young in the 90’s. They are older now, but still have a ton of tattoos. I see them at the grocery store all the time. We’ve all gotten older.
I didn’t do tattoos either. I just never thought I’d want something so permanent on my body.
My sister has a lot of tattoos.
I live in a pretty alternative area, and most of the people I interact with have at least one visible tattoo. I think it’s just another of those things that are changing. I remember when my friends and I first got summer jobs. Many places said you couldn’t have any piercings except one in each ear, couldn’t wear any jewelry except a watch and a wedding ring, had to have naturally colored hair, couldn’t have facial hair, etc. The dress codes were very strict. Now, people don’t care as much.
I don’t currently have any tattoos. I actually really love tattoos tho. I think they’re a great form of self expression. That being said, I also think tattoos can come across as trashy depending on where they’re placed and what they are
When I was little dad told me he would use a knife to remove the tattoos if I ever got any. Lol! Decades later sounds funny, but maybe that’s why I was never tempted to get ink done under my skin.
I have several tattoos. A nice big one on one arm, but no sleeve. I plan on another soon, on my wrist. I already have 2 on my right hand. Never had a problem at work.
I’ve had patients refuse to be seen by me because I’ve visible tattoos. Mostly the older generations, or the religious. Have also had some old bitties surprise me with stories of bad boys they dated in the 1930’s who had a tattoo.
It’s really no issue from me, normally we just swap a patient with co-workers.