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Tattoos at the workplace

Seb_back2back — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 02:30:13 +0800

Hi guys. As the topic suggests, I am curious about how tattoos are regarded at the workplace. I understand that visible tattoos are generally regarded as negative at the workplace or in some fields, unacceptable in Malaysia.

Let's say an employee is tattooed on an area of his/her body that can be covered up with appropriate office attire (long-sleeved shirt, working pants) but is clearly displayed when casual attire is worn. Would the employer be prejudiced against the employee even though the tattoo is well covered at work? In fields where professionalism is of the utmost importance (Investment banking, Law), would it be fair to say that as long as a tattoo is not visible at work, it would not be an issue with the employee's bosses/managers? What about if the employee happens to run into his/her boss outside the office, or at a social event organized by the company, would the employee's chances of promotion or even job security be at risk?

For the sake of discusssion, what if the tattoo is covered if both office attire and casual clothing are worn? On the chest or on the back of the employee, for example. Would it still be a problem to the employee, seeing as his/her professionalism would be intact throughout all social events held by the company as well as on the job? (I think if an employee removes his/her clothes on the job, revealing a tattoo should be the least of his/her worries )

For the record, I am an aspiring lawyer, currently still in school. This thread was posted based on curiosity and the lack of such a thread on this particular issue in the forum. (A quick search came up with little information.)

A levels Mathematics

Seb_back2back — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:35:33 +0800

I was wondering if it is compulsory to take Mathematics at A levels in order to gain admission into a business degree prestigious university. And by prestigious, I mean NUS, Cambridge, Imperial (you get the idea).

Or if it is not compulsory, would priority be given to applicants who took the subject? (E.g.: 4As with Maths given priority over 4As without Maths)

Thanks in advance.

Reading Law in Singapore?

Seb_back2back — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:25:04 +0800

Hi everyone. I am an SPM student and I was just wondering if anyone here knows the entry requirement for A levels to enrol into Singapore universities (NUS and SMU) that offers Law (LLB). I have done some research on the Internet and through verbal contact but the info I have gathered is insufficient at best. Should the requirement be set too high, I will set universities in the UK as my first choices. (I have heard stories of students getting rejected by NUS and SMU but being accepted into top UK universities such as University of Manchester, Oxbridge etc. For Law, of course)

Your comments and feedback are greatly valued and appreciated.

Taylor's College A levels

Seb_back2back — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:58:44 +0800

Hi guys. Am a Form 5 student, arts stream. Was exploring my options for colleges next year. I understand that Taylor's College has certain combinations for their A levels subjects. I tried looking on their website but it wasn't stated there (read every section) I would really appreciate it if those who know the combinations could post them here.

And I was just wondering, how good is BAC's A levels? Heard that it isn't any good.

Thanks in advance.