Buc-ees forbids staff from sporting visible tattoos in a nationwide ban

Buc-ee’s just inked a controversial new rule.Famous for the “cleanest restrooms in America” and its red-capped, beaver mascot, the mega-sized convenience hub has taken issue with body art.The cult-favorite convenience chain shared via its website that employees nationwide are forbidden from sporting “visible tattoos” at work.In addition to the tat ban, Buc-ee’s will not abide body piercings, tongue posts, “unnatural colored hair,” open-toe shoes, or torn or faded clothing.Uniform requirements include “tan/khaki/black pants and a clean, professional, solid red shirt with a collar.”In cooler weather, the chain graciously permits employees to wear a red sweater or coat.Additional employment stipulations include drug and alcohol testing and “one of the most extensive background checks in the industry.”Buc-ee’s employees are prohibited from smoking while on store premises and are expected to work nights, weekends, and holidays as the chain is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

On the company’s career page, they lead with the query, ‘Do you believe what we believe?’“We believe our store should be clean.We believe our staff should be friendly.

We believe our prices should be low. If you believe what we believe, come join the Buc-ee’s team!,” the site contines.On a Reddit forum, past and present Buc-ee’s employees weighed in on the pros and cons of becoming a beaver believer.

“You can’t even sit down on the one break you get per day,” lamented one employee.“The money is good, but not for the mental, physical, and emotional stress that you endure,” shared another, adding, “If you value yourself, don’t do it.”“It’s very toxic and extremely rigid.Tons of restrictions.

Most don’t last a week,” said a third.“It’s famously awful to work there,” said a fourth.Perhaps most telling were the legion of other commenters who referred to the chain by the dubious nickname, Suc-ee’s.

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