Not too long ago almost any medium to large size company had strict no-tattoo dress codes. Only recently have tattoos become more mainstream and some companies are beginning to change their policies to allow some ink to show. The question must be asked: Are tattoos unprofessional? The obvious next qualification is whether the tattoo is offensive...

Maybe your employer thought a new dress code was necessary to make the office look more "professional" or perhaps you just landed a dream job but then noticed the company's tattoo policy within the employee handbook. Whatever the case may be, there is no reason that your career must be dashed just because you have some ink. There are options to ...