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Showing Original Post only (View all)Man feels misled, frustrated that tattoos cost him job [View all]
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) - A man is left confused and frustrated after he feels he was denied a job based on his tattoos.
Bill Roach reached out to Eyewitness News because he thinks he was a victim of discrimination and was treated unfairly.
He said the tattoos arent gang related and shouldnt be an issue. Hes proud of them, and they all mean something to him.
My right arm is nothing but music, he said. You know, songs.
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http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/investigations/Man-feels-misled-frustrated-that-tattoos-cost-him-job-279992932.html?mobile=y
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It's always amusing when people who look like the Illustrated Man wonder why they aren't hired.
Vinca
Oct 2014
#5
The mistake here isn't tattoos. It's the TV station deciding to run with this after he contacted it.
Brickbat
Oct 2014
#6
As in many businesses they often use the "legal" excuse not to hire someone.
NCTraveler
Oct 2014
#11
Right there with ya. As long as they don't screw with me I could care less about appearance.
raouldukelives
Oct 2014
#13
I've never seen a tattoo that enhanced anybody's looks (in my worthless opinion, of course)
Arugula Latte
Oct 2014
#15
Well, I'm not entirely sure they're not just photoshop, actually ;)
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
Oct 2014
#120
A couple of guys got the Purple Heart tattoo in the vivid color ink they have now
pinboy3niner
Oct 2014
#46
Of coarse some people get them to make a statement, most get them for very personal reasons
pipoman
Oct 2014
#103
It then begs the question, what specifically does a tattoo say one's character?
LanternWaste
Oct 2014
#47
I am not, the older generation equate tattoos to loose morals and criminal activity.
dilby
Oct 2014
#79
Well, seems not to be a problem now. 150 applicants for every opening. But this is a professional..
Logical
Oct 2014
#118
all he needs is long sleeves and some consealer makeup for the neck tats.
Liberal_in_LA
Oct 2014
#58
This guy got struck by lightening and his scar (which looks like a tattoo) is very cool
riderinthestorm
Oct 2014
#82