When you see a person with visible tattoos show up to a business meeting, what's the first thought that runs through your head??
It depends on the culture and society. In Africa, tattoos are still being frowned upon greatly. In Nigeria, with any tattoos or markings you cannot get a job in the Police or Armed Forces.
It is a very religious society and so a tattoo is seen as things for the bad guys or unsaved. It creates a wrong first impression and it is avoided as much as possible.