Tats and piercings on the gals - no problem. Personally, if they are tastefully done, I like em both. My GF's looking at Celtic designs. Me, I've got a nice idea for one, just don't have the cash to do it right...I've been quoted about $3-5k for it (huge back design, high detail). I figure I'll get that right after AI have my personal sword made (again another $3-5k item). To be totally honest, I like pierced gals...within reason. If they have enough metal on em to set off the detectors from 20 feet away, well.....)
I've had both ears pierced, have contemplated eyebrow and nipples. Have decided against it more on the $$ and healing time side over any societarial issues.
I think the issue of professionalism depends on the industry. Its been my experience that in the webdesign industry, the 'weirder' you are the 'better' you are. I had a tech supt. mgr when I worked at a local ISP that had both arms done, full back, pierced tounge and nipples, and pierced eyebrow. Got a lot of good pointers from him on how to choose where to go, etc.
I think the key is to do it, but in a way that can work for you in your day 2 day existence. The alternative is to find a job that will allow you the freedom of expression. Thats harder, expecially today where it seems society (at least in the US) is heading back towards the concervatistic 50's mentally.
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