{"id":2294,"date":"2024-03-31T23:43:42","date_gmt":"2024-03-31T23:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xstorynews.com\/?p=2294"},"modified":"2024-03-31T23:43:42","modified_gmt":"2024-03-31T23:43:42","slug":"unemployed-dad-with-disturbing-face-tattoo-begs-for-job-on-facebook-after-searching-for-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xstorynews.com\/?p=2294","title":{"rendered":"Unemployed dad with disturbing face tattoo begs for job on Facebook after searching for months"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In this amazing tale of the power of social media, Mark Cropp, a young man New Zealand, found himself at a crossroads after serving a two-year, three-month sentence for a botched drug deal. <\/strong><\/p>\n

One night in his jail cell, heavily intoxicated on homemade alcohol made from fermented apples, bread, and sugar, Mark and his brother made a pretty life-altering decision\u2026<\/p>\n

The face tattoo<\/h2>\n

In a haze, they decided to tattoo<\/a> Mark\u2019s face with his nickname using a makeshift ink that was made from toothpaste and melted plastic knives and forks. The resulting giant black tattoo, boldly spelling \u201cDevast8\u201d across his jaw and lower face, would eventually become a symbol of regret.<\/p>\n

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Upon his release from prison, Mark faced the harsh reality of unemployment. Although he was eager to reintegrate into society and provide for his partner and young daughter, he soon discovered that his large face tattoo was making this virtually impossible. Despite his prior work experience, potential employers were instantly put off by the visible ink, meaning Mark was unable to secure a job.<\/p>\n

Mark told the Daily Mail Australia<\/a> the meaning behind the tattoo saying: \u201cYou know there was a long time there where I would devastate everything I touched. I would end up devastating everyone I met or got close to.\u201d<\/p>\n

He continued: \u201cThey would be disappointed with something I had done or said \u2013 I was always hearing \u2018that\u2019s devastating.\u2019 Once it was started, I thought, I can\u2019t go back on it now. I wish I had stopped while the outline was there to be quite honest,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cBefore I knew it I had this on my face\u2026 It was swollen like a bloody pumpkin,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Desperate for a solution, Mark sought ways to remove the tattoo but was met with financial constraints and a lack of willing professionals. Laser removal, the most viable option, required numerous sessions and came at a significant cost. So, Mark turned to social media for help.<\/p>\n

Taking to Facebook, Mark shared a selfie showing off his distinctive tattoo, appealing for a job and a chance at a new beginning. His heartfelt plea quickly gained traction on the platform, capturing the attention of the staff at Sacred Tattoo, an Auckland-based tattoo parlor.<\/p>\n