A woman with prominent tattoos and piercings claims that she was denied a job at TJ Maxx due to her visible body art. Ash Putnam shared her experience in a viral TikTok video, alleging that she was not considered for a position despite having the necessary qualifications. She believes that her skull-and-horns neck tattoo and large septum piercing may have influenced the decision. Upon inquiring at the store, a manager attributed the rejection to her lack of experience. However, Putnam expressed skepticism about this explanation. She questioned how young individuals with limited work history are expected to gain employment if they are denied opportunities based on their appearance. Putnam emphasized the intelligence and capabilities of individuals with tattoos and piercings, suggesting that their body art should not be a determining factor in their eligibility for employment. While she acknowledges that she was not desperate for the specific job at TJ Maxx, she feels that her body art should not be an obstacle to obtaining gainful employment. Putnam earns a living as an Uber Eats driver and supplements her income through her TikTok channel and OnlyFans. Her other visible tattoos include Satanic imagery such as a goat with a pentagram on her chest and a Leviathan Cross on her hand. The TikTok video garnered over 8.5 million views, prompting responses from users who shared their own experiences of job discrimination due to their body modifications. Some users mentioned that TJ Maxx has a history of hiring individuals regardless of their appearance, while others suggested that the company’s dress code may prohibit certain types of body art. Despite the mixed reactions, Putnam’s experience highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the impact of body art on employment opportunities.
Woman Claims TJ Maxx Denied Job Due to Extensive Tattoos and Piercings
