It seems I’m just about the only person in the world who hasn’t got a tattoo, but they’re still seen as a bit out-of-order when you’re looking for a job.

This is especially the case where the tattoo is visible, and many employers won’t touch you with a six-foot pole.

So, yeah, the word DEVAST8 across your mug isn’t going to play well in the job market.

New Zealand Herald: Former prisoner finding it a bit difficult to go straight with a paying job because of his prison ink

To be fair, Mark does have an entirely legitimate excuse for his predicament. I mean – who among us hasn’t gotten of their head on homebrew in their prison cell and got a huge facial tattoo?

But now that he’s done the time, he’s gone through a serious case of growing up and tattoo regret, which – frankly – might need the application of facial hair.

This would be a good look:

But wait… there’s a (yay!) happy ending:

New Zealand Herald: Job offers pour in for face tattoo guy

Which just goes to show that there are still good people out there.

Let’s go rob them and get tattoos.