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I've always made sure to have my tats coverable, although I do have one on my hand now. I'm near retirement, so the need for promotion is over.Used to be a journalist with a tattoo magazine around 10 years back and covered quite a few conventions. I've probably seen almost every kind of extreme tattooing there is, and I find it gets to be a problem because tattoo enthusiasts get together and normalise it - spurring each other to get more done, until it gets way too extreme for their own good. And im talking people who arent in the tattoo industry and need to have regular careers.
I know a guy that covered his entire face, and even with a degree from a prestigious university, he cannot find a regular professional career - last i learnt he was working as a bartender.
I have around 40 hours of work done myself. But i was mindful to get those in areas that could be covered up.
You'd be surprised just how effective laser removal is nowadays. I'm thinking about getting one removed to start a fresh sleeve without having to do a cover up.I really am amazed at some of the Art I'm seeing. I'm too much of a perfectionist to ever risk getting one of my own though. If the artist made any mistakes or it wasn't perfectly straight I'd obsess on it and regret it for the rest of my life. It's not like you can erase it and do it over...
And a YUGE!! shout out to @TARTARA for the animated avatar gift. Thank you so much. Much appreciated.