Skani Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Skani - yeah, I was thinking that it might be a problem over here too - but I might just find alternative work, I'm not sure how much longer I wish to be working in teaching for - I would like to stay working with children, but perhaps not in the same role. You'd be a great hit as a youth (social) worker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 If I did tattooing from home I'd be risking alot if its that bad out there. Is it generally bad with gangs on a day-to-day basis, or is it just the tattoo industry? I think the gangs control a lot of the illegal drug trade. But most people don't have any contact with them. Maybe in the rougher areas of the larger cities but you could spend your whole life here and be completely oblivious to them. In Australia there is a subtle difference between a "biker" and a "bikie": a biker being a motorcycle enthusiast and a bikie being a member of a gang. That's the way it seems to me, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sazgeering Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Hey Skani - I would love to retrain as a youth worker or a community support worker - something along those lines appeal to me! I would be a biker out in Oz - I would be here still, but sold my bike a couple of years ago! Booo!!! Looking forward to some good biking weather out there! I might have to weigh up my choices for out there then, if I can't become a tattooist for those reasons - I suppose it would depend on the area we moved to! Time will tell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedric Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I have the same kind of concern being in the same situation as you (except I don't want to become a tattoist). So thanks for the thread. Hi guys - what is Oz like with tattoos? I'm a teacher and have a couple of visible tattoos, but I would like more - none are offensive (eg. naked women or swear words, or the like), but I am concerned if I get out there and theres loads of restrictions written into my contract or something! I am training to be a tattoist, so eventually I would like to start my own business out in Perth area - so anyone who could give me any advice or insight into the attitudes towards tattoos would be great! Thanks :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sazgeering Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Hey Cedric - what do you do? By the sounds of it having tatts doesn't seem to be an issue over in Oz, so hopefully we'll both be fine! My pin-up designs will have like evening gowns on and only show stockings - but I still think these might be questionable in the job I'm going for! Theres not really any way to find out before hand either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebloggs Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I think the gangs control a lot of the illegal drug trade. But most people don't have any contact with them. Maybe in the rougher areas of the larger cities but you could spend your whole life here and be completely oblivious to them. In Australia there is a subtle difference between a "biker" and a "bikie": a biker being a motorcycle enthusiast and a bikie being a member of a gang. That's the way it seems to me, anyway. Yeah being a bike enthusiast or a "Biker" is not the same as a "bikie". A lot of Bikies are not that interested in bikes but more interested in the gang & guns and the fact that bikie gangs in Australia have a bad reputation make it more of a cover for organised crime mostly drugs. Most people would have no bother from Bikie gangs unless you were involved in some sort of common 'business'. I'm not saying that all Tattoo shops are run by bikie's as there are definitely Non-Bikie tattooists out there but from what I have heard is that those tattooist's are offered an 'insurance policy' by bikie gangs that other gangs won't shake them down or that no fire or damage might 'accidentally occur' also I would imagine if the bikies had a shop in a particular area they wouldn't really like any competition in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungeeman Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Oh thats not good with the "bikies" - anyone know how bad this is in Perth area? I wanted to set up from home, but not if someones going to torch my house! Love the "Teacher rules" post - hilarious! I've got 10 tattoos, mostly hidden, but I've got 2 more planned for my legs which are pin-up ladies, so perhaps a little "riskaay"! I have been questionning whether to get them, but I think I'll just go ahead - I hate the idea of changing my designs to fall-in with other peoples rules, etc. Hey Sazgeering I'm a copper here in the UK and have a full sleeve on one arm and several tattoos elsewhere about my person. I'm hoping to transfer to the WA police when emigrate in May and have researched with friends I have over there. One friend even told me he worked with a guy in the police who had a spider web tattooed on his face! So I think you'd be ok... Also I'd be interested in learning the trade of tattooing if you need an apprentice??! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Our closest tattooist is in Port Kennedy and its got a three month waiting list. Its huge bright clean and airy. My OH has tattoos, lots and it is normal but he works with an idiot who got tattoo's on his lower arms, with swear words on them, and his boss has demanded that he wear long sleeves throughout the summer as he does have to associate with customers. As Ali says it may depend where you end up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Yeah being a bike enthusiast or a "Biker" is not the same as a "bikie". A lot of Bikies are not that interested in bikes but more interested in the gang & guns Yes, I'd agree with that. They all ride Harleys and their main interest is their "tough guy" image. My husband was a mad keen bikER, as were most of his friends - but not one of them ever owned a Harley.:wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebloggs Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I listened to this Interview last week on Bikies and Tattoo parlours. http://podcasts.mrn.com.au.s3.amazonaws.com/rayhadley/RHHIGHLIGHTS180412.mp3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I haven't listened to the interview but I do remember an item on the news last week about NSW revising the licencing of tattoo parlours in an attempt to break the connections with bikie gangs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supa Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 All I would say is that my dad had tatts on his forearms during his National Service and boy do they look rubbish now that his skin is older and they are faded. I wonder just how many people consider this when they have them done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sazgeering Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share Posted April 25, 2012 Hey Bungeeman - I'm only starting out myself with tattooing, so I'm afraid I can't help! Spiderweb tattoo on face for a copper sounds quite extreme!!! I might be changing my career out there anyway - so perhaps it won't be such a big problem - we'll see - hoping to speak to a couple of people when I come out in July about jobs, I'll enquire then about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sazgeering Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share Posted April 25, 2012 hey Joe Bloggs - what area is this specific to - is it Sydney? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sazgeering Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share Posted April 25, 2012 Supa - you only live once! :-) Go to a good tattooist and choose a good design - as long as you do that, they should age well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebloggs Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 hey Joe Bloggs - what area is this specific to - is it Sydney? Yeah it's Sydney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 "so what you going to do about you tattoos when your older"? "Im going to grow an epic beard and hang out with other old tattooed guys and generally look awesome"! "what are you gonna do ? Look like every other old f*cker?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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