Tattoos
Hello fellow monkeys
currently working in IB at a bulge and early through career (VP). Established in the group and have a good reputation / been here since analyst days.
thinking of getting a few tattoos. Obviously no neck / face / hands. Was thinking of a few on the forearm (and maybe biceps / thighs / calves / shins) though so would be on show with t shirts / shorts. Wear a long sleeve shirt and suit every single day so would never be on show in office. But we’ve done a handful of summer events in my team (maybe 2-3 in 7 years) where we wear polos etc. so would be on show, as well as with clients if I ever do summer stuff, boating, golf etc
I care about others opinions (maybe I shouldn’t). What do you all think? Fuck it and go for it or be more conservative? Do people care in 2023?
something I’ve wanted for a while but seeking validation
Go for it. I work in S&T, but me, my MD, and another VP have tattoos. For context, MD has a small upper forearm tattoo that he doesn't reveal, VP has two upper arm tattoos that are visible on Fridays when we are casual. I have a half sleeve (upper arm) that is also visible when we are casual. I don't think it's stigmatized - to your point, there would probably be relatively more judgment if tattoos were on the face / neck + the design was ostentatious or unprofessional.
In the locker room in our corporate gym, I've noticed dozens of colleagues have tattoos, so I'd imagine it's not just a divisional experience for me. Since you're already keen on getting it, you should go for it.
Thank you - makes a lot of sense.
I think we’ve come a long way but banking (and law) still seems somewhat conservative.
awesome on your sleeve - I’m thinking of getting a forearm sleeve but cut off an inch or two above the watch!
Bump - interested in any other views!
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Vp here as well.
Fully tatted. Nothing visible but sometimes it shows through my white shirt.
No one cares because you’re already established on team and reputation speaks for itself.
Work at a private credit shop and one of the MDs has a half sleeve. I have a couple of tattoos as well and no one has ever said anything.
They might not have said anything to you, but they might have been thinking something.
Thanks for the comments
Get them tats! Who gives a fuck?
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