A woman who landed her 'perfect' job was fired half an hour later after the company learned she had a tattoo on her hand.
Claire Shepherd, 27, from Swansea, applied for the role of retail merchandiser - helping stores plan what products to buy and how to display them
Clearly impressed with her experience, the firm offered her the position after passing a telephone interview with 'flying colours'.
However, after discovering that Claire had inkings on her hand - which would be difficult to cover up - they backtracked, saying they could not hire her as the design may 'cause offence'.
Frustrated Claire, who got the intricate tattoo that extends from her forefinger, over her hand and on to her forearm 18 months ago, vented her anger on Facebook.
She told her followers: 'I got a new job today! And then I got sacked within half an hour....
'I had a telephone interview today with Dee Set for a retail merchandiser and was happy when at the end of the phone call she told me I had the position and would be starting next week.
'The company then sent me an e-mail with their dress standards. As I read it I was gutted as they noted that all tattoos must be covered up as they are likely to cause offence.'
Thinking that this was an 'old standard e-mail the company sent out', Claire contacted Dee Set, hoping that their views had changed and explained that her emblem wouldn't affect her work.
She continued: 'I have 6 years previous experience in managerial roles and my tattoos have never been an issue. That is until I applied for a role with Dee Set that work with Tesco, Asda, Boots and other chains.
'I was shocked when they replied and said they would no longer be employing me as I would not be able to cover my tattoos.'
Claire said she was 'perfect' for the role because of her skills, previous experience and flexibility.
'They clearly thought I had something to offer and would be the right person for the job as they had already offered me the position'.
'I'm shocked that people still discriminate against visible tattoos. I just didn't think this happened any more. I'm totally disgusted she said.
-Daily Mail
What a pity!
Good for her
ReplyDeleteTattoos give me the creeps.
DeleteThat Lady up there is not Claire Shepherd. That Tess 'Munster' Holliday... And she is the highest paid "Plus size fashion model".
DeleteMoney maker, keep insulting FAT people if it makes u feel better. #Effyourbeautystandards
I have eye problem,cant read in dis stellas blog 2day,d liberaly book is disturbing my eyes
DeleteStella why u come put Tess Holiday pix for there?
DeleteSorry o, Company policy is company policy!
ReplyDeleteI love tattoos but I can't get any
DeleteI don't wanna be seen as irresponsible
Personally, tattoo is a turnoff for me. It's sends the wrong signal, once I see tattoo on your body, the first impression I get is, someone not morally upright or not responsible.
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exactly
DeleteStella that's not the said women you using her pic.. This pic is of a successful plus sized model.
DeleteAbegiii make we hear word. Someone that's irresponsible my ass!!! Who wants you?
Delete@ sassy fire, draw a tattoo on ur face and go to work with it!
DeleteAn opinion us an opinion. Don't get so worked up about it.
Feels sad....Well Me is happy....
ReplyDeleteErrrr......sorry about that but plenty peeps are still tat-averse. Especially una UK people. And ur own dey massive.
ReplyDeleteShe doesn't know your Fucking ass!
DeleteThe same way TGW doesnt know u exist. Fowl
DeletePained anonymous
DeleteEya
ReplyDeleteNext time paint ur face with tattoos
LE come and tell her to loose wieght ooo
She deserves it.
ReplyDeleteTattooed people are ve erratic, uncultured and strange behaviors.
It should serve as a warning to other shameless people out there.
Shut up.......that's why u are backwards.... Tattoo is cool....i have a huge one at my back, the archangel type of tattoo, still Pierced my ear, but am not a bad person..... Am the coolest dude u can meet
DeleteYou sound daft.
DeleteLol @ henry and anon.
DeleteNo wonder ur behaviour is erratic, uncultured and strange.
Shut the fuck up!!!! You without tattoos,we've seen how sane you are. Ewu
DeleteDrama time
DeleteClears throat. Just passing though.
DeleteFunny post. When una no gree cover body nko? A Nigerian will have those tattoos, get that job, play by the rules, and keep that job. Trust me.
ReplyDeleteTrue talk
DeleteSpot on!!!
DeleteChyAdaJesus every time spot on n na so you go dey shout am. Try dey write ya own some times.
DeleteWhy is she shocked?
ReplyDeleteSome people actually find tattoos offensive.
Just like some whites find blacks offensive.
Just like some people/workplaces find natural hair offensive.
Just like some people find ear gauges offensive.
It's a simple matter of finding a job where the employers are indifferent.
By the way, seems she wants to turn her body into a canvas.
#WhiteDiamondOut
Exactly .
DeleteNow imagine if how the tats would look if she suddenly decides to loose weight.
Lmao.
DeleteI thought of that too.
Wrinkled and unsightly.
#WhiteDiamondOut
Datz what u get when u turn ur body to drawing board
ReplyDeleteThere are some jobs where tattoos are unacceptable.
ReplyDeleteYou also cannot donate or give blood if you have tattoos.
You also cannot donate or give blood if you have tattoos.........u mean abroad or Nigeria....... Bcos i have done that countless time.....get ur facts right
DeleteObviously abroad dumbo
DeleteBold nd sexy
ReplyDeleteChemmie,it seems u are FAT.
DeleteLmao @ money maker..NO! NO!! Am not fat,I just find her attractive
DeleteGood for her. I detest tattoos
ReplyDeleteChai! Beautiful woman!!!
ReplyDeleteO kwalaaa gi
I dislike that thing hennn!
ReplyDeleteWhat is hen?
DeleteI like tattoo
Delete@ Cynthia.I am not a fan of Tats but dere are some really cool ones.I especially like dem small. I like dat one on Rihanna's neck. I think dey are cool.
Delete@ Quicksilver,I bet u already know what she means.What"s with picking on Cynthia dese days???
@ Efe,even if dem ask me for dream if u like Tats,I already know d answer.lolz
Hope urs ain't big and sprawling like dis o
Hehehehe
Serves her right ugly tattoos
ReplyDeleteWho send u? It's just like someone with Lil Wayne kinda tattoo applying for a bank job....who go hire u? Unless u wanna work on rigs.
ReplyDeleteI hate tattoos
ReplyDeleteI mean why dent a Bentley
I find it very offensive
Good for her
The tattoo looks scary though
ReplyDeleteHmmmm... Wondering why she got the tattoo in the first place....
ReplyDeleteWhen we tell them to have some decency for future sake, they feel one is out-dated. Even my company will not employ someone with some funny tribal marks.
ReplyDeleteLol. Tribal marks ke?
Deletekikikikikikikikiki LMAO
DeleteLmao! Tribal mark is not the person's fault na kikiki
DeleteHahahahaha...
DeleteVery funny...
DeleteBwhahahhahahahahahaha
DeleteGood for her!
ReplyDeleteSorry o
ReplyDeleteShe should start her own company and employ those with tattoos.
ReplyDeleteActually, that would be a good idea.
DeleteSort of a revolt.
Unfortunately, she might not know about this blog.
#WhiteDiamondOut
Good for her!!! I hate tattoes.
ReplyDeleteLobatan! Before u start drawing map of naija on ur body, fink! Fink bout ur future, ur old age, ur children, ur career... Some pple even draw cross n bible.
ReplyDeleteIf u a like draw heaven n d angels, its still nit right for a christian to do so. For it is written "thou shall not do tattoos" however whatever rocks ur boat.
Remember " there's always a price to pay"
It was written thou shall not do tattoos?' Kindly quote the verse pls -
DeleteHahahaha...I love this blog! The comments make my jaw hurt from smiling and then LOL and then SMH..different characters.
DeleteLeviticus 19:28. King James says "print any mark" other version says " print tattoo".
DeleteIt could be tribal mark too na. 😂😂
DeleteEwoo. I think she got the tattoo to boast her self esteem. Aunty hit the gym
ReplyDeleteLol @ to "boast" her self esteem
DeleteMen! This tats are so bogus you can't even hide them anyhow
ReplyDeleteServes her right. I like that big model up there though, very pretty woman.
ReplyDeleteI cannot and will never be a fan of tattoos. I find them disgusting.
ReplyDeleteBut thats none of my business. She's cute anyway
ReplyDeleteLooking really dreadful
ReplyDeleteSo sorry dearie
ReplyDeleteMy husband have tattoos, and I love him like that. Thou he had it before we met. and I told him not to get another one, becos me i don't really like it. but I love the man not the tattoos. He is very cool. And a good hubby and father. Oh did i mention he has six.
ReplyDeleteMadam, nobody asked u about ur horseband.We are taking about employers here.
DeleteShameless women everywhere.
That's very nice. Next time say 'my husband has tattoos'.
DeleteLol @ Doppelganger be nice jor.
DeleteServes her right. In her next life she'd think twice before getting tattoos
ReplyDeletenawa ooo, wel she shud go get herself herself a handwork to do.
ReplyDeletewww.candidgist.com
good 4 her. go and engage urself in a tattooless job
ReplyDeleteIn the UK you cannot donate or give blood if you have tattoos. Keep donating ink blood to people in Nigeria.
ReplyDeleteNtoooorrr!next time put up a tatoo from your head to the sole of your feet. Mtcheew. Like it's cute sef
ReplyDeleteI don't like tattoos....It makes one look irresponsible.....apart from d fact that my MAMA go report me for father hand for deliverance......besides I don't want my future kids asking "mom, I like this thing on ur hand......can I get one"?.....or dad's tattoo is so cool, I want one too.
ReplyDeleteNot a fan of tattoo
ReplyDelete.
Very disgusting.
Not my business