Those are extremely judgmental (and incorrect) statements. All kinds of people have tattoos. I’m a professor at a prestigious university and I have tattoos; they relate to my area of research/publications. They are in areas that are covered by a business suit. What the OP is talking about— a tattoo on the face (by someone who is job hunting)— is very different from the millions of people who have meaningful tattoos in areas that can be covered by clothing when they deem it appropriate. And, most importantly, it’s about the way the OP’s boyfriend is not taking her feelings seriously. Dating someone with a face tattoo will inevitably reflect on the OP; it’s a big statement and not everyone would feel comfortable with that. That’s a huge difference than dating someone with a butterfly on their on their ankle.