| If you're thinking about getting a nose ring, you have | | | | self employed people might need to meet face to |
| several things to consider. First, whether nose rings are | | | | face with clients and some of them won't like your |
| really accepted in most jobs and social settings. | | | | nose ring. They might think that you're unprofessional |
| Second, the cost and discomfort associated with it. | | | | and that you won't do a good job for them because |
| Third, the healing process and risk of infection and | | | | of your 'poor' choice to have your nose pierced. |
| other problems. The first issue is probably the most | | | | Others won't mind at all, and it's mostly a matter of |
| important for a lot of people, really, because they have | | | | perception. Nose rings are much more accepted |
| jobs that they must work in and they socialize with | | | | today, just like tattoos and other body modification, but |
| others. What you do for a living, how much interaction | | | | that doesn't mean that everyone will be accepting of it, |
| you have with customers, and how understanding your | | | | so be prepared for some people to look down on you, |
| boss is will affect whether you can get a nose ring | | | | make comments, or seem uncomfortable around you |
| and still keep your job. Once it heals you'll be able to | | | | due to your nose ring. Nose rings can be great for |
| take it out at work, but until that point you won't so | | | | social situations where they attract attention and often |
| whoever you work for will have to allow you to wear | | | | invite comments and questions, but they aren't always |
| it for a few weeks. If he or she won't do that, you'll | | | | the best when it comes to work, and they can also |
| likely have to hold off on getting the nose ring, since | | | | heal poorly and/or become infected if they aren't |
| you don't want to risk your job over it. If you're | | | | taken care of the right way. Make sure you think it |
| unemployed, self employed, or in school, it's pretty | | | | through before getting a nose ring. |
| much up to you what you do. Just keep in mind that | | | | |