Mark Cropp, a 19-year-old father from New Zealand, made headlines when his desperate plea for work went viral. With the word “DEVAST8” tattooed prominently across his face, he took to social media to ask for someone to look past his facial tattoo and give him a chance at employment.
Within hours, Mark received an overwhelming response, with offers pouring in from various job opportunities. But despite having received 45 job offers, Mark revealed that he hasn’t accepted any of them yet. He is still waiting for the right job offer to come along.
Some of the job offers required him to have his own car, which he currently doesn’t have. Mark mentioned that he will need help getting to the work site until he can afford to buy a car with his first paycheck. While it’s been challenging for him to wait, he believes that waiting for the right opportunity is crucial for his future.
In addition to searching for the right job, Mark also made the decision to remove his face tattoo. The tattoo, which was done by his brother during a night of drinking homemade brew in jail, was initially meant to make him appear tough. However, Mark now realizes that removing the tattoo is the best choice for his future.
Mark stated, “I am just working out a date to get it taken off – which sucks because it is going to hurt. And because, you know, this tattoo means something to me and my brother did it for me so it is hard to make the decision to get rid of it.”
Despite the sentimental value attached to his tattoo, Mark understands that removing it is the best way to move forward and be a supportive figure for his family. He wants to leave his past behind and become someone his family can rely on.
Mark’s face tattoo, which made him go viral on social media, symbolized a difficult period in his life filled with violence and poor choices. But he hopes that erasing the tattoo will also erase the devastating chapters of his life and allow him to start anew.
Before his plea for work on Facebook, Mark had faced ridicule and rejection when seeking employment. However, he remains hopeful that people will not judge individuals solely based on their facial tattoos in the future.
Mark’s face tattoo was created using a homemade tattoo gun made from a pen spring and powered by a cassette player. The ink was made from burning plastic utensils, mixing them with toothpaste and water to form a black powder.
In addition to job offers, Mark has also been offered laser therapy to remove the tattoo. He will undergo his first session on Tuesday. Mark believes that by removing the tattoo and learning from his mistakes, he can create a better future for himself and his family.
Despite the challenges, Mark remains optimistic and determined to find the right job opportunity and create a positive future. He understands that judgment based on appearances will continue unless he takes action.
Mark’s story serves as a reminder that everyone deserves a chance, regardless of their past or physical appearance. It emphasizes the importance of not judging others based on their tattoos, but rather giving them an opportunity to prove themselves.
