I rarely wear long sleeve shirts, even in the winter time. I just get too damned hot. I can't think of a single image that I can say I'd want on my body for the rest of my life. When it comes to employers, I must say the reality is that your appearance is part of the package. Many jobs will not hire people with pierced noses, lips, etc. You know what, I'd rather not see such people when I go to the store. Let them work in places where people like or expect to see that stuff. It's a choice someone makes when they get the job done. Let them be willing to "pay the price."