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For people with visible tattoos, the current shaky economy may not be the only obstacle they find during their search for a job.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said more than 45 million people nationwide have at least one tattoo and around 17% of those people end up regretting it, since many people make the mistake of getting a tattoo while drunk or in an impulsive moment.
According to laser technician Rachael Eberle, job searches and interviews have forced many people to take a second look at their tattoos.
Dr. Jeffrey Rand, who founded New York's Tattoo Removal Center, said increased competition in the job market is the likely cause for the recent increased interest in tattoo removal services in the city, the New York Post reported.
"People can't afford to handicap themselves because of a tattoo in a tight job market," Rand said.
Tattoos on the neck, the earlobes, and behind the ears seem to be more popular in recent years, but they just don’t make a good impression when applying for a job. Neither are tattoos on the fingers, tops of hands or wrists, as they just can’t be concealed.
Not only is the pain of tattoo removal sometimes more than the pain endured getting the tattoos themselves, tattoo removal can be costly. The removal process could take several laser treatments and removing such body art means enduring monthly laser treatments that cost at least $200 for a nearly 2 minute session, the Post said.
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