<p>like a small one of 2 black and white butterflies on the inside of ur wrist?</p>
<p>It will probably go unnoticed unless you draw attention to it. </p>
<p>Whether or not its considered unprofesional or not is really an “Eye of the beholder” situation.</p>
<p>You shouldn’t have got it in the first place .
Anyway just try to hide or so it will be better , but don’t let them since that you are hiding something .</p>
<p>I doubt that many people would view such a small tatoo as unprofessional or as something negative or even notice it. However, the reactions you get will partially depend on your field of study: in the more left-wing fields of study, the tatoo will tend to be ignored or viewed positively; in the more conservative fields of study, you will be a bit more likely to encounter someone who views it negatively (but I still think it won’t be an issue for most). So in women’s studies, sociology, psychology, social work, political studies, English, foreign languages, etc., the tatoo will be an asset; in investment banking, some MBA’s etc., you might find the very occasional person who views it as unprofessional (but I think they are becoming rare birds).</p>
<p>I would guess that it would only really be seen as unprofessional if it’s inappropriate or potentially offensive. Many grad students do have tattoos, but generally it’s not a big deal.</p>
<p>It depends a LOT on the field. My wife is in archaeology, and she has received only positive comments on her tattoo and got advice from her advisor on where to get another. Conversely, I have a friend in an accounting program who commented (on seeing hers) that his department who probably freak out if he had a tattoo.</p>
<p>I’m 48 and I am considering getting a small tatoo, related to my love of running (a turtle might be appropriate for me, lol). I was surprised recently when the subject of tatoos came up randomly and my parents reacted quite negatively. So out of respect for them, I will get my tatoo in a hidden spot.</p>
<p>I imagine older people have a bigger problem with tatoos. At my age, I think small ones are OK, but I have to admit, it freaks me out when I see someone’s entire arm or other body part covered with them.</p>
<p>I want to be a social worker (child abuse investigation) and wanted to get the butterflies with the message “If life didn’t change, there’d be no butterflies” as a source of inspiration for the children/families I’m helping</p>
<p>I don’t think that would be a problem.</p>
<p>If you don’t have one already, I would probably advise a more private spot than inside your wrist, there is no way to hide that 24/7 and SOME workplaces may have a stated policy against visible tattoos. If you put it somewhere hidden by shorts and a t shirt (or even tank top) then you keep your options open.</p>
<p>I would not think that you have to have it be on your wrist in order to help people. What is most important is how you help them, if that tattoo inspires you to be a better SW, then having it less visible ought to still inspire, right?</p>
<p>i wouldn’t think it matters much in grad school. the age difference between grad students and college students is minimal, and school is not a professional endeavor anyway. the regret/unprofessional perception would come, if at all, once you begin work. but come on, go to the mall and see how many grandmothers and other old people have tattoos. odds are good several people in your future offices will have them. keep it tasteful. keep it above the wrist.</p>