CaitlinBurnett10

Haha yes I do suspect that the HR policy is to avoid issues with workplace discrimination, especially with New Zealand Maori Moko being of cultural significance (not that I have seen one in person) - I can imagine the publicity and backlash for any employer who dare touch those tattoos with a disciplinary action!

Awesome that you're able to be so bold in your workplace! I definitely don't have the balls to take the Anglo-Saxon cultural stance! But then, I suppose, there's more than one way to skin a cat.. If the firm weren't happy with my tattoos showing, they'd find another excuse to push me out of a job. Tbh, I find it hard enough being a female in law, and am already discriminated against because of my age - 23 year old HOD hasn't gone down too well with most of the oldies. The last thing I need is another thing haha.

I like having two personas really, one corporate & one reckless :)

Sorry guys, I am new to the site, so please bear with me! Also, my iPad keeps freezing when I try to write a post, so the third time is a charm!

I found this topic to be really interesting and have enjoyed reading the different takes on it.

I, myself, work for a very corporate Intellectual Property Law Firm, and never show my tattoos at work. I wear pencil dresses, tights, and boots all year round to avoid showing any (colourful) skin. It's written into our contracts that no visible tattoos are acceptable, nor visible piercings - with exceptions I think for cultural ones, though I don't think I could claim mine as such!

Last year for our firm's Christmas function I asked permission (out of respect, not requirement) from the firm's partners to wear a short sleeved dress to the event, and they agreed only because no clients were to be attending.

Although the rate of tattooed people in New Zealand is very high, it is uncommon for tattoos to be displayed in our workplaces - depending of course on the profession. I don't really mind tbh, and it's rarely warm enough in Wellington for long sleeves to be uncomfortable.. Just means that if I run into a colleague outside of work, they either don't recognise me, or are shocked/taken aback by my 'unprofessional' casual appearance.

Hello all!

I recently stumbled upon this forum site via Google, and loving it so far!

Thought I best create an account, and at least attempt to contribute something to a couple of threads.. Don't want to be a full time lurker :)

About me; I'm a 23yr old female, in Wellington New Zealand, avid tattoo collector and enthusiast

Look forward to learning (and lurking) more,

Caitlin x