Well actually I told the guys while I was getting the tattoo that I was looking for an apprenticeship, so they asked me to bring my book in and show them, because they don't have an apprentice atm! :)
Not at all! Mine is on the back of my leg, and only a small playboy bunny, but I couldn't believe that I didn't find it painful at all! It was almost a nice feeling. Piercings hurt so much more