Standard living

Jobs

A lot of people fail to consider the future aspects and consiquences of tattoos. As a result many people struggle to gain employment. If you can't cover it, don't get it (unless you have a strong financial background and can support yourself)

Here is a diagram, the red areas are key elements of were tattoos can be seen on the the body in average uniform.

Below is an image of prejudice characteristics of who someone is by where they are tattooed:

Prejudice

When people get tattoos they don't think about what some people may think.
Many will judge you to be a jouvenal criminal. (dependant on age) and what not.

'The only difference about a tattooed person and a person without tattoos is the tattoeod person doesn't care if you have tattoos'

Abroad tattoos

Why shouldn't I get tattoos abroad?

You should follow the same practice as you would with getting a tattoo anywhere:

Sterilisation: How do they sterilise their equipment?

Do they use fresh needles everytime, can you see them open them for each tattoo?

(Dont take their word for it, ask to see their autoclave) Sonic cleaners and bleach do not mean sterile!

Does the shop look clean, well lit and sanitary?

A good tattoo shop should have the same feel as a dentists office, very clean and you should see the artists using a lot of disposible plastics, gloves, barrier film, aprons etc etc.
Ask to see their portfolios, Good artists have records of their work. Ask for real photos as many scam artists simply take other peoples digital work off the net and print it out.
If their work looks good then see if they can provide the peice you want, if it looks shady there is no reason for you to settle for that. If you don't find a place you want you can always come back and get it.

Finally: while over there, remember that when you have a fresh tattoo you can not expose it to sun or submerse it in water for three weeks without risking irreparable damage.
e.g. No sunbathing and no swimming with a fresh tattoo, If you think you can do that for your entire holiday go for it, However if you can't, don't get one, unless you would like to pay off the roof prices to fix the tattoo back in the Uk.

Here are some Bad examples of what tourists tend to get on holiday: