Like many things
in life, learning how to be a good boss and teacher, has been an
evolution. This has been a challenge that proves to be a job in itself
at times. In my years, I’ve seen a lot of changes. Seen people come
and go, some good, but most extremely BAD! And as time goes on, a
younger generation proves to be more challenging. It’s a generation
that is commonly known as the “entitlement generation”. And by
“entitlement” I mean they expect to do a lesser job with higher
salaries, more time off, and shorter work hours. Now, I don’t have time
to get into an in depth explanation as to why I find this unfavorable
in this two page article, but I’m sure the majority of the people
taking the time to read this, can either relate, or know someone that
fits the bill.
So this leads me to the topic of this month’s Fink’s Forum.
Apprenticeships! Obviously tattooing is way more popular than it was 20
years ago. And with popularity, you have interest. And with interest,
you have acceptance. And with acceptance you have more moms calling the
shop to see how little Johnny can become a tattoo artist. As if it
would be an easy out for their displaced kid. Well, I should tell you
that if little Johnny would like to be a big, bad tattoo artist, then
maybe little Johnny should pick up
LeRoi Manhattan 174 Ludlow Street NY, NY 212-253-6402
94 Saint Marks Pl. New York, NY 212-353-8282
Here's 
Dude that was so crazy tattooing you on board our battleship the other night during that storm!
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