Tat tat tatted up.... guess who getting some ink?

I am meeting  with my tattoo artist tonight to go over art work. Yes, that's right ya boy Andrew Valley is getting a tattoo! I have talked bout and wanted one for years but out of fear of what others my say or think I have avoided the issue. The most common reason being "you don't want to ruin your chances at getting a good job!" (my tattoo artist as a similar story on why he went with no tattoos for years) Well with the way things are going in this economy that issue seems to be non existent. Besides I have not worked a job in years I make my own schedule now days and take the kind of work I enjoy doing and work with people I enjoy working with. "Live by design" as my by Charles would say. What is your take on tattoos? Can you name a time you have put of something you wanted to do out of fear of what others think or losing your job?