The only reason I am writing this is because I would hate to see yet another person hoaxed into the position I have been in for the past 2 months, or to support a business that does this to people. Th... Read More
The only reason I am writing this is because I would hate to see yet another person hoaxed into the position I have been in for the past 2 months, or to support a business that does this to people. They may give decent tattoos, though the shop is dirty and unsanitary, but if I would have known the way they scam, harass, and degrade innocent people, clients, and employees- I would have never gone near The House of Tattoo. Please consider this before going here.They started off by deceptively having me sign a contract, saying that I would volunteer my time (work for free) for a few training shifts, and then they'd make the decision on weather or not to hire me. They strung me along, making me think that the 'evaluation day' was right around the corner. I worked my tail off for them for about 2 months, never complaining or having a bad attitude, for I really wanted this job (it was right next to where I live, and who doesn't want to work at a tattoo shop?). Through the course of these months, I witnessed the way they act toward clients, endured sexual harassment from the owner, Ben, hostility/rudeness from the other receptionist girls and bitterness/indifference from the rest of the artists. The shop is unsanitary, (don't even get me started on how gross that place is) and they don't give you breaks, make you work hours later than scheduled/closing time, and make you feel incredibly inferior, commenting on your personality, clothes, etc- but Ben inveigled me to not ask questions and keep on working, although he knew exactly what he was doing. He even told me once that they have done this with a lot of people. Ben is unprofessional, rude, lies to your face, and gossips about clients and their work as soon as they leave. I have seen them do pieces for nice people and as soon as they leave, they make fun them and their tattoo.When I was just about to tell them I was through with it all, that I needed to get paid (I have bills like everyone else) and they fired me for no reason. Ben wouldn't even tell me in person- he had another receptionist call me to deliver the news. After putting so much hard work, hope, and faith into the job, I was utterly disappointed, but relieved that the abuse was finally over.They constantly repost the receptionist position, and I know that they do this to many people- lead them on, make them work for free for way longer than expected, and then dump them with low self esteem and no experience, references, or money in your pocket. This is NOT a job. This is a scam and a complete waste of time. The way they run things is completely unprofessional, and frankly disgusting. I have never given a review like this- I am a kind person- but I feel this strongly- To support a business that treats people, even their employees and clients, like objects, is a big mistake. 0 stars. Read Less