A woman’s rant about how her job application was rejected has ignited a debate about the link between employment opportunities and tattoos.
In her video, Ash O’Brien explains how she was rejected by an automated email after she applied for a job at a T.J. Maxx.
After returning to the store where she applied, she asked for more information about her rejection.
She was told that there were more experienced candidates than her. The woman, who had visible tattoos on her neck and face, then asked the employee if her application was rejected due to her tattoos.
The employee said that wasn’t the reason for her rejection. The woman then went on a rant about how she was denied a job because of her tattoos. She questioned how young adults and teenagers with no experience were hired.
The woman questioned how people would be hired based on their experience when companies only hire individuals with the most experience. She asked her viewers to talk about their own experiences during the hiring process and any obstacles they faced. She also noted that her tattoos have been a determining factor in not getting hired.
The jobseeker noted that people who are intelligent and have piercings and tattoos are not afraid to work hard. She said that her body art does not disqualify her from being a good worker. Her explanation was supported by her viewers, who shared their reasons why they believed Ash was not hired.
Most of the people who commented on the video believed that Ash’s lack of experience and age weren’t the reasons she was rejected. TikTok users noted that her tattoos might have caused her to be rejected, such as the demonic spider or the pentagram.
One user noted that the store would hire people who come from the street, and the reason is their piercings and tattoos. Another person said that artists often refer to people with facial tattoos as career changers.
