British Woman With 800 Tattoos Faces Rejection In Job Market

Tattoos have long been regarded as a fashionable form of self-expression, capturing attention and making a statement about one's individuality. However, for one British woman, her extensive tattoo collection has become a constant source of rejection, making it difficult for her to secure meaningful employment. 

Melissa Sloan, a 46-year-old woman from Wales, claims that her extensive body art has hindered her search for meaningful employment, as potential employers criticize her tattooed appearance. Despite facing this uphill battle, Sloan remains committed to her love for tattoos, with no signs of slowing down.

Woman With Tattoos Faces Job Rejection

Sloan's plight came to light through an interview with the Daily Star, where she revealed the struggles she has encountered in her quest for gainful employment. Previously working as a janitor cleaning toilets, Sloan laments that finding similar work has become increasingly difficult due to the intricate art that adorns her face and body.

"I can't get a job," Sloan candidly shared. "I applied for a job cleaning toilets where I live, and they won't have me because of my tattoos."

The mother-of-two expressed her frustration at the misconceptions surrounding her work history, stating, "People have said I have never had a job in my life, but I have had one once, and it didn't last long. If someone offered me a job tomorrow, I would go and work; I would take that offer."

Sloan's fascination with tattoos began at the age of 20 and quickly turned into an addiction. Despite the difficulties she faces in the job market, she continues to acquire new tattoos at an astonishing rate, sometimes adding up to three per week.

"If I make it to 70, I'll still be getting them," Sloan declared, her passion for body art undeterred. "Every bit of skin will be covered, even if I'm turning blue; my face is already turning blue; I look like a Smurf."

Facial tattoos, in particular, have captured Sloan's interest, leaving no bare skin on her face. In fact, she has inked over her existing tattoos three times, resulting in a multi-layered intricate collage that tells her unique story. Her enthusiasm for this art form knows no bounds.

"I've got three layers on my face. I probably have the most tattoos in the world, and if not, then at the rate I'm going, I probably will have in the end; I keep going over and over them," she enthused.

Despite Sloan's willingness to work, societal biases surrounding body art continue to present obstacles in her professional journey. As she remains steadfast in her love for tattoos, Sloan hopes for a future where employers will embrace diversity and accept individuals based on their skills and abilities rather than their appearance.

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