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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
applied for the role of retail merchandiser at
logistics centre Dee Set in her home city of
Swansea, Wales. Clearly impressed with her
experience, the 27-year-old was offered 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 – the firm backtracked and said 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. 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,’ she said.
‘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 while ending her rant.
Claire’s rant has been shared nearly 2,000 times
now and re-tweeted by American plus-size
model Tess Holliday, who is a fellow ink
devotee.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
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Such na life

Decency pays

Tattoos kinda makes the wearer look irresponsible.

sharrap dere!

Ha, :-O don't tel me!

Will she be fired if it were eczema? why does this silly nigerian coporate organisation choose unecessary ethics.



One wearing tattoo does not indicate he or she is irresponsible.


They should also sack people with tribal marks na! mtcheeeeew.




Intelligence should come first.