Thread: i have a problem

It's all pretty much been stated, but I can throw in my two cents.
Marine Corps: No peircings on males. Period. They just cracked down on tattoos, so neck and facial tats are a no-go. Sorry.
As for the rest, I couldn't tell ya. I assume the no piercings is universal. I've seen neck tats on some Navy personnel, but I ain't sure about current regulations.
Honestly, I used to work in a little fast-food joint that had that indie vibe, and piercings and tats were welcome. Vulgarity is out, most likely.
Best way to get a job is a good, hard working attitude. Even if you're not psyched about the job, let the interviewer think that you will put 100% effort.
Good luck, man.

Army regs are no tattoos above the collar, to include the scalp. Tattoos below the wrist are frowned upon. Any tattoos that are racist, offensive or gang affiliated are not permitted, regardless of location.

Piercings: men are not allowed to wear jewelry involving piercings in uniform, on duty or on any military installation. Ear rings are tolerated off post, although I wouldn't push that one.

i really appreciate all of you helping me out o this, that being said NO MILITARY as someone stated earlier I was looking at it as a last resort i really didnt wanna go. the day after i started this conversation i took an application and basically begged for a job, and it worked i started this morning. its not the best in the world but i am trilled that I am working again.

work your ass off, keep a good attitude and always look for opportunities! you'll do great man!good luck and God Bless.
BTW: tell us about it.

gotta work hard thats all I know to do, thats all ive done since the age of 16. as far as the job its 9 hours a night 5 nights a week doing stock at Wal-mart

Congrats man....ur on your way, best of luck.

Congrats Metalhead. Do well there and you can start to get good references. That can help you move to another job should you want to. Best of luck to you.

Jordan

Originally Posted by metalhead

well to start i just moved due to my fiance wanting to move. and things are not going well for the simple fact my work history is kinda screwed up so its hard for me to get a job, not to mention i look like a freak but i keep that pretty well covered up. we are staying with her father so that being said if i cant get to work soon i will not have a place to stay, and i am running out of money. i am thinking Army. now that all of that is out of the way maybe i can to my question. can anyone here tell me whether or not they would turn me down for having my face tattooed? and any other in would be appreciated

I have a bit of ink myself, and I wouldn't hesitate to hire anyone else who does. Regardless of profession, it's only ink!

thank you all so much maybe now i can get myself straightened out

Congratulations on the job, Metalhead; it might not be your dream job but it's a start, and I know the feeling when it's a struggle to find work.

Just a thought, but would you consider the offshore drilling industry? It's not for everyone, and it can take time to get the first job, but once you've got that first hitch in then you've got a real chance for good promotions and pay, all based on hard work. I'm inked and pierced (nothing too visible though) but some of the guys I work with have more ink than skin and if they died they could be sold for scrap metal value!

That's just how I've found the industry over here in Europe, of course your side of the pond may differ.

Congratulations again!

Ian.