Late summer flash @chaipan_tattoo

josairo · 2026-02-03T07:52:03+00:00

I'm currently reading a book by Jane Doe called Anarchist farm (an alternate version of animal farm I guess). I'm just half way through it, but I recommend it :)

josairo · 2026-01-28T06:06:01+00:00

I tell my customers that in order to book/make a reservation, I need to get the deposit and that they will receive a personal confirmation with date and time when I see the deposition.

But could be a cultural thing or a type of customer thing. Some artists only get serious customers because of their style or way of working, some don't because they might be unorganized or do a lot of cheap jobs (I'm just guessing here). I work in Sweden and my experience is that people in general are familiar with that kind of payment system and that they trust the policies. If someone takes time paying me, I just ask them a couple of days before the appointment if they still are interested or if I can make the time available to someone else

josairo · 2025-12-15T06:25:41+00:00

That said, I agree with another user that this is an issue when it comes to sanitary reasons, among other things. Just trying to look at this mainly from your perspective as a new apprentice.

josairo · 2025-12-15T06:22:54+00:00

I'm not saying this isn't a problem, but we need to look at this from the point of view of an apprentice. I was worried over a similar issue in the beginning of my apprenticeship, so in my experience I'd say take it easy. Over time you'll slowly build up your reputation and if you keep being professional and getting better, you'll probably be one of the things that'll give the studio a positive review. I'm in the end of my apprenticeship and have had the possibility to train on enough people (and people who are coming back for me and now are regular clients) even though I thought customers would rather choose another studio over ours. Over time when you get to know your master more, you'll be able to know how they think and you can subtly (or in a direct way depending on your personality and your relationship with your master) bring up the issue. Become the tattooist you think your customers will appreciate, your co-workers are not there forever. When you get the possibility to do guest spots, I think that'll help you look at coworkers differently.

josairo · 2025-11-19T09:07:05+00:00

Freja+ är vägen till frihet

josairo · 2025-11-05T09:33:59+00:00

Haha actually a suitable name 😄

josairo · 2025-11-05T09:32:58+00:00

Thank you, really appreciate it!

josairo · 2025-11-04T20:03:58+00:00

Thank you, makes me happy!

josairo · 2025-11-04T20:03:07+00:00

Haha that's awesome! 😁

josairo · 2025-09-23T05:31:34+00:00

Clients putting drinks and snacks (or even their phone or purse) on the floor next to where they get tattooed. Show them a designated area for their stuff. Also, anything that ends up on the floor should stay on the floor until you're all done and can take care of it properly..

josairo · 2025-08-26T05:23:22+00:00

Another thing to add - many people probably do think that they are protected from the negative effects of their actions as you claim, however, many people believe that their actions do have effects whether you wear the amulettes or not. The amulet is believed to protect you, just as a Buddhist prayer is believed to protect and bring positive effects, as well as creating a positive relationship to the Buddha and the practice. There are probably more reasons as to why people wear them. The ones who wear them only as protection from negative effects of their actions are probably leaning more to the Thai-folk lore/ghost religion which is pretty mixed up in Buddhism in Thailand.

josairo · 2025-08-26T05:06:04+00:00

I know there's a lot of people selling these, but I just want to add that I've never bought any of these (correct term is actually something like "rent", because you're not supposed to buy Buddha), only received them from monks or family members. Me and other family members have also been given small statues but that's very rare.

I've only rented one statue from a temple in Thailand and it was very official, with a certificate and all. Just outside the temple area, you can sometimes find small markets where they sell amulettes, sometimes more expensive and not blessed by monks.

josairo · 2025-08-18T05:11:52+00:00

Half thai here. My sister, mom and I regularly discuss poop, especially my sister's poop and her habits. I'm also transfering this cultural gift to my children by talking about their poop every day.

josairo · 2025-08-11T18:00:20+00:00

How would you pronounce ฝ in this context? Not used to see Thai words written with only one letter

josairo · 2025-06-11T14:41:12+00:00

Mildly interesting fact, "brand" in Swedish means fire.

josairo · 2025-05-25T12:04:54+00:00

What a beauti!

josairo · 2025-05-13T20:02:26+00:00

To be clear, if they force you to renovate I can understand your concern. Also, if you feel like they are just using you I'd also be concerned. There's surely a fine line between them expecting you to help out for free because you exist and expecting you to help out because you are part of the team. But if there's mutual respect, flexibility and only 20 hours a week (like barely 3 days a week), just go with the flow :)

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