Would you deny a prior service member, that has a tattoo, a job?

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I have a black and gray tattoo that is navy specific, nothing inappropriate like slang or nudity, that extends from my shoulder to elbow. Would you deny me a job based off that?

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What does being a prior service member have to do with the scenario? Either the tattoo is or isn't grounds for denial, and the same standard should be applied whether an indivdual served or not.

I only bring up the prior service because of the following story. I visited Athens with friends for the LSU-Georgia game in 2013 and my friend was denied service because he had a tattoo that showed. I thought it was outrageous and asked for the manager. I explained that we are active duty military and when I said that he allowed us to enter no problem. I have also experienced civilians saying that wish they had more prior military apply for jobs.

Your friend was denied service? What kind of place was this?

Nope. As prior service Army and a Bama fan, I'd deny you service because of your screen name.

I thought the same. I realize some bars deny service because of saggy pants and hats turned backwards. But I feel like tattoos on the forearm are much more prevelant.

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prior service Army and a bama fan

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I would probably frick up my interview if I found that out anyways

Yes sir. I'm not lying about this and thought it was outrageous. I had to ask for the manager to get him in the bar. He had a typical sailor jerry tattoo on his forearm.

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I sat in an interview with a guy last week that had both arms sleeved to his wrists. As soon as I saw him, I could not take the interview serious and he did not make it for the second interview.

I would absolutely wear a long sleeve shirt to the interview, but would my job ever allow me to wear a short sleeved shirt.