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To tattoo or not to tattoo !

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grannyactivist Tue 10-Jun-14 21:09:35

BA regards it's staff as being 'Brand Ambassadors' at all times when on duty; this includes stopovers in other countries where tattoos are not so easily accommodated as they are in the UK. In Japan for instance people believe that tattoos have a direct association with a criminal lifestyle
If applicants have visible tattoos they will not be hired by BA.

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granjura Tue 10-Jun-14 20:48:24

Could they be seen when wearing uniform or not? If they could be seen, I think BA were well within their right to stop the interview-as they have an 'image' to protect. If it can't, then it is daft.

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NanKate Tue 10-Jun-14 20:06:43

Just read in the paper of a young girl who had applied to British Airways for a job and at the interview she admitted she had four tattoos 'they are discreet and girlie'. Her interview was terminated at that point.

I wonder what Gransnetters think.

To get the ball rolling I think BA were right - tattoos in my opinion are cheap and tacky. I am waiting to be bombarded by tattoo lovers ! wink

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