How do I get a job without abandoning my Gothic style?
September 2nd, 2009
<< does getting a tattoo damn me and forbid me from entering heaven?
I have over 30 tattoos, black hair past my shoulders, and Buddy Holly glasses. I really don’t think there is an outfit I can wear without showing at least one tattoo. I don’t do the whole black lipstick or heavy eye makeup (due to allergies).
I really don’t want to work at home cuz my bf’s lazy father lives here and I dislike him greatly.
Oh, I’ll work you. I’ll work you long and hard. The pay won’t be great, but you’ll love what you do.
September 2nd, 2009 at 9:21 am
borninslaved said:
work at home
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September 2nd, 2009 at 9:46 am
cutwoodday said:
you dont
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September 2nd, 2009 at 9:55 am
jenna h said:
work in a goth store
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September 2nd, 2009 at 10:18 am
Grin Reeper said:
work in a field were they like your style… Where your style really compliment the type of work you do.. You’ll be happier that way anyhow.
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September 2nd, 2009 at 10:34 am
matt543 said:
so work third shift at walmart. that’s where i always see that type working
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September 2nd, 2009 at 11:20 am
Stephen S said:
striper… bar maid… um you prolly won’t ever get a good "real" job….
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September 2nd, 2009 at 11:29 am
diamondpryncs83 said:
work at a grunge shop like Hot Topic
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September 2nd, 2009 at 11:57 am
Elizabeth said:
hot topic
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September 2nd, 2009 at 12:18 pm
M. said:
I have no idea… you really outdid yourself this time.
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September 2nd, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Lilly R said:
work at hot topic? lol
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September 2nd, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Dancer Girl!! That's Me!! said:
work at either a costume shop or a cd store
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September 2nd, 2009 at 1:45 pm
mr.J said:
long sleeve shirt , Turtle neck , take out ear rings
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September 2nd, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Sing to Me said:
didn’t you think about that before you got your tattoos?
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September 2nd, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Irem backwards said:
Everyone has tattoos now a days. As long as you can get the job done don’t worry. They don’t have the right to judge you by your apperance
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September 2nd, 2009 at 2:50 pm
That Hot Italian Guy said:
Oh, I’ll work you. I’ll work you long and hard. The pay won’t be great, but you’ll love what you do.
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September 2nd, 2009 at 3:25 pm
mX2007 said:
Cafe, tattoo shop, some bookstores
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September 2nd, 2009 at 4:13 pm
gatesjeff33 said:
you don’t, quit being a social misfit and just fucking conform. It’s called maturity.
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September 2nd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Montezuma said:
go to a very liberal job, where tattoos aren’t seen as unprofessional, but artistic expression.
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September 2nd, 2009 at 5:45 pm
Answering Machine said:
Wow you sound like a fag, not as bad as some of those Goths that wear all that heavy makeup. But that is only because you are allergic to it…..hahaha
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Fag
September 2nd, 2009 at 6:09 pm
Cale B said:
long sleeve shirts and minimal customer face time
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i’m a store manager w/ many many tats
September 2nd, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Marie C said:
Work somewhere that won’t mind. Maybe Hot Topic or a similar store.
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September 2nd, 2009 at 7:00 pm
[Team Edward] said:
try anchor blue, or spencers, zoomies
or a hardcore store that sells goth/scene clothes
im pretty sure they wont mind.
theres always hot topic
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September 2nd, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Angora Sweaters said:
you could wear ‘gothic style’ shirts and dresses. High neck blouses and thick wool skirts.
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September 2nd, 2009 at 7:35 pm
☆☠::Brittney::☠☆ said:
work at hot topic or spencers? lol
or some type of alternative clothing stores..?
or at a music store like F.Y.E
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September 2nd, 2009 at 7:40 pm
Lance Vader J said:
You don’t! lol to u
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September 2nd, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Ilovefashion&stuff said:
work in a gothic shop
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September 2nd, 2009 at 9:11 pm
Rebekah05 said:
you made your choice to get tatoos all over your body. now unfortunately you have to deal with the people who think that’s freaky and don’t want to hire you. you can’t make anyone hire you. if you have your college degree that always help, but no degree and a bunch of tatoos does not make for a good job applicant.
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September 2nd, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Dolly ,x said:
All i can say is;
Wow.
Plus, what’s Buddy Holly glasses? They designer specs or sunnies? Lol.
Dolly -x,
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September 2nd, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Chelybean said:
There’s always Hot Topic and tattoo parlors! A good friend of mine has many large and visible tattoos and works at H&M. A lot of youth-oriented retail places will probably hire someone with visible ink. Your best bet is to search for job openings on Craigslist and call before you go in to the interview to ask how they feel about tattoos.
Good luck!
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September 2nd, 2009 at 11:24 pm
It's so clear now! said:
walmart?
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September 2nd, 2009 at 11:50 pm
D.E. said:
find a gothic teamed nightclub, gothic teamed accessories shop, smth like that
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September 3rd, 2009 at 12:12 am
Chloe C said:
You can work at a gothic store, like Hot topic, Spencers or other apparel stores. You can also just tone down your apparel or work at home and play the stock market.
I hope I helped!
oh and my sister’s boyfriend makes a fortune from working at home, and he’s a college student, I hope i helped your motivation.
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September 3rd, 2009 at 12:21 am
axelflame8 said:
Hot Topic, Spencers
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September 3rd, 2009 at 12:44 am
<3 said:
Work at Hot Topic.
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September 3rd, 2009 at 1:25 am
Lacey. said:
You should have thought of this before covering yourself with tattoos. You could try like Hot Topic, or Spencers.
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September 3rd, 2009 at 2:08 am
Pez said:
well you don’t have to abandon your style. don’t look at it that way. cause that is not what your doing! you have to make sure that you look presentable. that’s the whole thing about a service job. ok. like a store. if you work at a store then you have to dress the way the store tells you to, but if you work at a "Hot Topic" then that’s different because everything that they sell there is probably something you would wear (i hope i am not insulting you cause that is NOT what i am trying to do, sorry if i am).
i hope i helped (and did not anger you)
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September 3rd, 2009 at 2:40 am
gk said:
Work at NCIS in the forensics lab
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September 3rd, 2009 at 3:13 am
Cassandra C said:
Today employers are accepting this type of style. I went to Wal-mart the other the day. The cashier had some lime green hair, visible tattoos, and piercings. You know today there is no rules that apply to anyone. Everyone has rights. Rights to wear what you want, say what you want, think what you want. So, if you have the skills, knowledge, and great work ethics you should have no problem getting a good job that you are qualified for.
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September 3rd, 2009 at 4:02 am
*Dead Until Dark* said:
If possible try cover the tattoos with makeup or powder or something. Maybe wear lots of long sleeve/high neck tops.
*sigh* My gothic style isn’t even that obvious (hehe I’m still in high school and have no black hair or makeup) and it’s difficult for me to get a cheap paying job at Maccas. XD Still haven’t gotten any work.
Maybe this site could help you: http://www.waningmoon.com/corpgoth/
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September 3rd, 2009 at 4:10 am
Lillzz, * said:
Work at Lush (cosmetics and bath stuff shop) all the people are scary there
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September 3rd, 2009 at 4:36 am
Katie J said:
Well, you can’t have it both ways. If you want to be goth, then suffer the consequences of having a very difficult time finding a "good" job that pays well. Which is more important, having a "style" so you can get all kinds of negative attention, or finding a good job. Maybe it’s time to grow up?
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Had the same talk with my goth little brother a few years ago.
September 3rd, 2009 at 4:49 am
RedReplicant said:
Obviously you’ve attracted a fair amount of idiots to the thread.
In all seriousness, if you’re interviewing for an entry level job (with or without tattoos) the best thing you can do is wear a suit (not a polyester "suit" from the Juniors department), a nice pair of shoes and carry a briefcase. Seriously; most managers are looking for someone dependable and professional, and many will not care about your tattoos. Wear some opaque tights and a collared shirt.
AFTER you’re hired, if you want to express your goth style, you can still do so, just not in a very over-the-top way. collarfactory.com makes beautiful leather collars that can pass as a choker, I recommend them. You can wear goth earrings or accessories without too much trouble, although I’d draw the line at ripped clothing or t-shirts. For example, you could wear a bun, your glasses, a white shirt and a black vest and pencil skirt, some wicked heels and a sexy collar. You’d look like a hot gothic librarian, and I think still totally work acceptable.
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September 3rd, 2009 at 5:26 am
Southern Chic said:
Long sleeves in the summer winter fall and spring I sure hope you live in Antarctica. Or you could work at Hot Topic.
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September 3rd, 2009 at 6:04 am
Earl s said:
should have thought of that before.
unemployment is high, companies have their pick of employees. If they don’t like how you look they won’t hire you.
go to a part of town where goth is popular or accepted & see what you can find.
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September 3rd, 2009 at 6:27 am
Crystal Violet said:
Creative jobs are made for you:
Cutting edge salon, or graphic design. Other less educated options are lifestyle shop or bar tender.
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September 3rd, 2009 at 6:52 am
me. said:
Wear conservative clothing that covers as many tattoos as possible and pull your hair back into a bun or ponytail for work. That will greatly improve your professional appearance.
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September 3rd, 2009 at 7:17 am
Spiracles said:
It depends on where you live. If you live in Nowheresville Nebraska, try long sleeves. If you have tattoos on your neck wear turtle necks and sweat it out in the summer. Cover it up. You have no other option.
If you live in a city, Then get a job at a goth, punk clothing store, music store, local bookshop. warehouse, telemarketer, tattoo shop.
You could move to a super liberal city that has a lot of youngsters with lots of dumb tattoos.
Stop while you are ahead. They look cool now. but think of how much respect you will get at a PTA meeting someday.
Tattoos are art. but unless you live in a tolerant community you are asking to be an outsider. Move or stop getting tattoos.
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September 3rd, 2009 at 7:58 am
Taryn ツ said:
work at Hot Topic. They love gothic girls working there.
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September 3rd, 2009 at 8:14 am
saku 愛 said:
move to japan you can get a job anywhere dressing how u want XD
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