To Ink or Not to Ink?

I have a confession to make.

Those who know me in a professional setting might be surprised to learn that I've always wanted to get a tattoo on my wrist.

You might be asking your me in your head, "So why not? You're an adult and you can do what you want." Well friends, three reasons.

1. I have a low pain tolerance.
2. I am fickle and ink is forever (maybe not for Johnny Depp's Winona Forever tat, but for me).
3. I am worried how people in the workplace would view me.

I know I am not alone in my ink interest. A recent Pew Research Center survey reported that 36% of  those 18-25 and 40% of 26-40 have at least one tattoo.

My advice: make sure you know your employer's policy on body art. Some employers are okay with it, others require that they be covered up. Check with your HR department before making any decisions.

As for me, I'll just have to keep watching episodes of LA Ink to get my fix.