Partner In A Managing Firm Shows Her Tattoos Proudly In Her Professional Profile And Business Website

“Let’s roll with the tattoos in both! Loud and proud!”

Chelsi

• Published in Interesting
• January 30, 2022

Every company has written rules and etiquettes that each employee has to follow unless they want to get fired. But then there are unwritten rules that conservative companies or bosses tend to lean towards.

These unsaid rules have been a long-time norm in society if you want your workplace to respect you or if you’re applying for a job. It has to do more with something as heavy as your history or as shallow as your clothing preference. 

So what happens when someone goes against those norms? Well, it’s always still 50/50 but it’s better to listen to those who applaud you.

A woman named Jessica Leonard is professional at best, but because of her tattoos, she’s received her fair share of judgment from other employees and bosses. Their shock about her having a lot of tattoos as a professional wasn’t new but more people have noticed ever since her LinkedIn incident.

Jessica was in line to update their website as she takes her new position of being a partner in their company. Not only that but that picture would be on her LinkedIn profile as well, so imagine her nervousness to ask the managing partner if she could have her picture without her jacket.

Jessica Leonard is accomplished in her field of accounting and investment.

She has an extensive knowledge regarding a variety of financial subjects and have grown to be a partner in a private investment firm.

Jessica started the story with the comments she usually hears from others

They come from unexpected sources

Her tattoos were nothing offensive but having a history of being called out for it she was cautious about having her picture taken without her jacket during the photoshoot.

Despite her capability in her career, the first thing they take notice of is her numerous tattoos. She admitted to having tried to hide it with layers of clothes even in sweltering heat.

The picture sans her jacket wasn’t for the website but for her LinkedIn profile, but since her image would reflect on the firm, she consulted with her partner. And the relief flooded when he told her that it would be a great idea and she should do it.

A lot of comments showed their support for her

They stated opinions how one's appearance wouldn’t always affect their performance

If you judge mainly because of appearance, then you might skip out on potential amazing employees and customers

There is this existing pressure of what being professional looks like and usually overlooks talent for it

If you have confidence in yourself, it might boost your confidence in your workplace too

Her tattoos may be a form of her expression but it doesn’t mean you can define her whole being from them

It’s a different era and having tattoos shouldn’t be the deciding factor if they’re professional or not

There are other people who commented that talked about the significance of having tattoos as a professional

And how it extended to other stuff like hairstyles and color

Tattoos, despite preconceived notions of people who have them, can actually urged you to have a meaningful conversation with those people

A professional who has achieved a lot in their field shared their story too

Another one recalled how it helped them connect with other clients

Jessica is one of the people who couldn’t be herself within her career despite proving that she is competent. But with her smart move of showing off who she is, she might inspire new employers to think out of the conservative box and embrace the new era. 

Do you agree on company restrictions against tattoos or does it matter if the person is competent? We’d love to hear your opinions in the comments.

Chelsi