Employees Get Company Logo Tattoo in Exchange for Raise

[LuvNewcastle]

A New York City real estate company has offered employees a 15% pay raise if they get a tattoo of its logo on their bodies. So far, 40 of the 800 employees took the deal and got a permanent Rapid Realty tattoo.

People usually get tattoos to show off their personality, but for the employees of Rapid Realty getting inked was simply a quick and sure way to get a 15% permanent bonus. Company owner Anthony Lolli has been more than happy to pay for tattooing fees, but doesn’t take credit for the idea. Surprisingly enough, it all started when one of his employees decided to do it for free. “He calls me up,” Lolli said “‘Hey Anthony, I’m getting the logo on me.’ I show up at the shop and I’m like ‘this is cool, how can I repay you?’” And it all pretty much snowballed from there, and now 40 of his 800 workers have the Rapid Realty logo inked somewhere on their bodies. There are no restrictions regarding the size and location of the tattoo, and that got people interested. For example, Brooke Koropatnick got hers behind the ear and says: “I had a paycheck coming in what was a substantial amount of money different, so it was nice.” Stephanie Barry went under the needle two weeks ago and got a nice bonus for every successful transaction. “I was like, why am I throwing my money away when I could give myself from a $25,000 to $40,000 for the same amount of work?” Barry told reporters.

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[datasuspect]

1. brawndo

it's what plants crave

[woodsprite]

2. I'll have to show this to my SIL.

She's having a tattoo artist doing tats at her wedding reception. From what I understand, they're going to do them for anyone who wants them -- not just the bride and groom.

[LuvNewcastle]

6. That's going to be a unique reception.

Sounds like a lot of fun. I'd like to see what sort of gifts the guests bring.

[Brickbat]

3. You know, I don't believe the Bible is literally true.

I think it's a lot of interesting metaphors mixed with half-history that attempts to capture and explain the human experience. I don't think there's a literal mark of the beast. But this comes damn close as far as the idea of debased corruption goes. And I say that as someone with a tattoo.

[LuvNewcastle]

9. It's pretty sad, no doubt about that.

[Solly Mack]

4. Damn.

[Quantess]

5. I regret clicking on that link, it misdirected me.

[LuvNewcastle]

8. I just tried it and it worked fine for me.

Where were you directed?

[thelordofhell]

10. I frequently find myself thinking of Sneetches

[LuvNewcastle]

12. Now every time I see some with a star tattoo,

I'm going to think of Sneetches.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

11. Branding the cattle.

[LuvNewcastle]

13. These cattle are branding themselves.

The farmer is giving them extra hay, and these cattle will do anything for extra hay.

[Fumesucker]

14. LOL(li) n/t

[Bake]

15. I'll tattoo it on my ballsack ...

In exchange for a hefty raise!



Bake

[Poll_Blind]

18. LOL- that's so crude but honestly...the back of a scrotum is a...

...place few people ever look. Who looks at the back of a scrotum?

PB

[WhaTHellsgoingonhere]

16. risky business

Someone stupid enough to do this could turn the tables where ty leave, like "are under investigation for running a Ponzi scheme"

[Poll_Blind]

17. Seriously, is that legal? Because it's not related to work performance or...

...any other factor. Certain people are religiously prohibited from getting tattoos and they would be ineligible for this "raise" but, not necessarily through any "fault" of their own.

PB

[Orsino]

19. In the future, workers will be renting out body parts to make a living wage. n/t

[MattBaggins]

20. Waiting for the LiberIdiots

to come scold us all on "choice" and how great this is. Free will and other dumbassery will flow like urine all over this thread.