[Vision2020] Body jewelry

[Art Deco]

Jasper,

I am very sorry to hear about those who judge purely on the basis of facial (or other) piercings.  I have seen in some businesses in Moscow-Pullman employees with facial piercings, so that not all employers discriminate.  Unfortunately, jobs at those who don't discriminate are highly coveted because of other traits that generally accompany non-discrimination, and turnover appears low.

When I used to hire or give advice on hirings, I did sometimes decide on the basis of appearance, almost exclusively on visible bad hygiene -- dirty hands, face, clothes, etc. 

Some businesspersons may think that modest piercings on an employee may cause the loss of business.  I know of no data that supports such a view.  

I try to base part of my buying decisions on the fairness of the business owners;  that's why I refuse to knowingly do business with kirkers.  

If you want to post the names of the businesses who have told you that you'd be OK without the piercings, some of us might use that data when making purchasing decisions.

Art Deco (Wayne A. Fox)
deco at moscow.com

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jasper Nance 
  To: vision2020 at moscow.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 2:23 PM
  Subject: [Vision2020] Body jewelry


  I want to know why I can't get a job in this town without removing my facial piercings. I have two small lip rings and a small nose ring. Simple rings, nothing hanging in front of my vision or stabbing people who walk by. 

  I'm quite disturbed after having gone to business after business and being told I might be able to work if I removed my facial jewelry. I feel that this is discrimination, and that its unacceptable. My jewelry does not affect my work performance in any way. I am not lazy or a slacker. I am not a pot head. I am not a punk. I am not mentally insufficient.

  My jewelry is part of a philosophy, and is an artwork. Its the closest thing I have to a religion. I will not change my philosophy because people think its unprofessional, because I believe professionalism lies in conduct, cleanliness, and performance. I take a shower every day. I trimmed my hair last week. Doesn't that make me "clean cut"? Or do I have to be a white Christian straight male to be able to get any sort of professional treatment. 

  Any thoughts?

     Probably shouldn't be writing letters when upset,
                  Ms. Jasper Nance

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  Jasper Nance
  Creative Photographer
  http://nebar.gotdns.com


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