QoW:How much would you take to get a Tattoo of the company you work for?

[bsfins]

I think this story has been floating around for a couple of weeks now,a (realtor,real estate) company offered employees,and extra 15% commission if they got a tattoo of the company logo.....

just asking would you do it,is too easy and plain...So....

It's Friday...Question of the week:How much would you take to get a tattoo of the company you work for?

[Brian Fein]

It depends on where and how big.

On my face, it would cost them millions.

On my ass cheek, maybe I'd do it for like 15% of my salary.  Or like a 10% irrevocable raise.

[Phishfan]

Tattoos suck. Wouldn't do it.

[bsfins]

I don't have any tattoos,so for me this one is a hard question...

Face,hand etc,etc are out anywhere where a tattoo might impede further employment are out...

For me it wouldn't be a lump sum,it would be about long term security regardless of employment.

It would end up being a complicated contract along the lines of $2000 a months,paid weekly,bi-weekly,or monthly for minimum of 15 years.Then stipulations,for proof I still have it,and clauses incase I die,or get maimed.Also stipulations if the company goes belly up,taken over,what I'm allowed to do with the tattoo,after the minimum 15 year payout,etc...Any costs,for getting,and medical claims attributed too the tattoo,or verification purposes would be incurred by the company...

Yeah my Boss and I had this discussion a little while ago..I'm too rich for his liking...

[Brian Fein]

Let's propose this hypothetical.

Apple is looking for a few good sheep people to have an Apple logo tattooed in 1-inch diameter on their forehead.  In exchange, they will pay you $20 million.

Do it or not?

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

Let's propose this hypothetical.

Apple is looking for a few good sheep people to have an Apple logo tattooed in 1-inch diameter on their forehead.  In exchange, they will pay you $20 million.

Do it or not?

$20 million, sure why not.  that is a lot of cash. 

[Sunstroke]

I wouldn't get that Apple logo on my forehead, but I would consider getting one on each of my testicles, just so I could make something nasty out of the following innocent words/cliches:

* Bobbing for Apples
* An Apple a Day...
* Applesauce
* The Apple of my Eye
* How Do Ya Like Them Apples?

[bsfins]

^^OMG...

That's sort of like asking me to put a NY Jets,or St. Louis Cardinals logo on my face...As I run to the mirror with a tape measure.

For me this one,what are the stipulations of the 20 million...Is this tax free,Do I have to do commercials,press tours,be an apple spokesman.Is the tattoo there forever,or is there an out clause?

 A big downside is I'd be single,with an apple tattoo on my forehead......

I'm a 37 year old hermit,so the money would allow me to be 37 year old,hermit doing a disappearing act with $20 million...The front man being in front of the camera,the publicity stuff would definitely stop me.I get a panic attack at the thought of some type a press tour...

[Spider-Dan]

Let's propose this hypothetical.

Apple is looking for a few good sheep people to have an Apple logo tattooed in 1-inch diameter on their forehead.  In exchange, they will pay you $20 million.

Do it or not?

I think this question is really only interesting if they give you something like $2M/yr for 10 years, because tattoo removal costs a hell of a lot less than $20M.  And let's also presume that you are forbidden from wearing LeBron-style headbands or any other kind of head covering.

Would I walk around with an Apple tattoo for the next 10 years if it meant I would never have to work again?  That's a somewhat artificially tough choice because I really dislike Apple (I have never purchased an Apple product and cannot imagine that I ever will).  If it was a Windows or Amazon or Home Depot logo, done deal.

Is part of the hypothetical supposed to be that the logo is for a product or company that you despise?  Because if someone offered one of us $20M to get a Dolphins tattoo, that's a much different scenario than offering $20M to get a Jets tattoo.

[Buddhagirl]

I love Apple and since I no longer have to work again I'd do it. My hair would likely cover it anyway. I'd just wear bangs.

[AZ Fins Fan 55]

I hate Apple but for 20 mil I think I could stomach it. I would probably add a cute little Calvin pissing tattoo right next to it after the fact!!!! 

I wouldn't get that Apple logo on my forehead, but I would consider getting one on each of my testicles, just so I could make something nasty out of the following innocent words/cliches:

* Bobbing for Apples
* An Apple a Day...
* Applesauce
* The Apple of my Eye
* How Do Ya Like Them Apples?

Simply amazing by the way!!!!!

Welcome to the Big Apple!!!!! 

[Sunstroke]

For $20 million, I'd not only get the Apple logo tatted on my forehead, but I would get professional make-up artists to make me up like an android or robot. Then I'd walk around public places very mechanically, wearing a t-shirt with "iDude" printed on the front.

Welcome to the Big Apple!!!!!   

That's the left one...the right one is the crab apple.

[Brian Fein]

Stipulations:
you have to keep the apple there, unaltered, until the Apple, Inc. goes out of business (or otherwise ceases to be a legal entity).  You don't have to be a spokesman or make any appearances, just have to have it visible.  I can't imagine they can police a "no hats/headbands/bangs" clause, but they could try to include it.  You must leave 4 inches of un-altered empty space surrounding the logo in all directions.

Still do it?

[Buddhagirl]

Stipulations:
you have to keep the apple there, unaltered, until the Apple, Inc. goes out of business (or otherwise ceases to be a legal entity).  You don't have to be a spokesman or make any appearances, just have to have it visible.  I can't imagine they can police a "no hats/headbands/bangs" clause, but they could try to include it.  You must leave 4 inches of un-altered empty space surrounding the logo in all directions.

Still do it?

Yes. I actually have a few friends with the Apple logo tattooed on them. (Not their face.) One even has his iPod tattooed on his leg. You can hardly find it because he's covered in tattoos.

[Dave Gray]

If we're talking about a family-changing amount of money (like 20 million) -- sure, I'll get the tattoo.  But other than that, no -- I won't.  I wouldn't get a tattoo the size of a dime on the bottom of my foot for a 10% raise.

It's prostituting your body in a way I'm not comfortable with and I just wouldn't open that door.