This week's question: A growing number of workers are flaunting their bond with their employers by getting tattoos of corporate logos. If you were to get tattooed with a phrase that expresses your relationship with your employer in seven words or fewer, what would it say?
Click here to see the results of last week's contest: Weak grip
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THE WINNER: "You're Not the Boss of Me"
Bridget Barclay, New Paltz, N.Y.
SECOND PLACE: "Seems Permanent, Will Fade, May Be Removed"
Max Walch, Shoreview, Minn.
THIRD PLACE: "Love My Boss — Self-Employed"
Bill Picker, Mt. Kisco, N.Y.
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
"Job 9:5"
Nick Rose, Newport Coast, Calif.
"Only HR Can Judge Me"
Andrew Hull, Hacienda Heights, Calif.
"Overworked and Underwritten"
Ken Kellam III, Dallas
"Hope It's as Permanent as This Ink"
Guy Rusiski, Pittsburgh
"Born to be VP"
Peter Frederiksen, Monterey, Calif.
"Always Seeking Your Stamp of Approval"
Sonia Kang, Sacramento, Calif.
"I've Got Skin in This Game"
Mike Nolan, Merrill, Wis.
"I'm Alive from 9 to 5"
Alvin Easter, Minneapolis
"Took This Job and Love It"
Charlie Piona, Boynton Beach, Fla.
"This Too Shall Pass Inspection"
Maria Harding, Omaha, Neb.
"I'm Loathin' It"
Alexander Materna, Princeton, N.J.
"I've Got You Under My Skin"
Guido Scarato, Pacific Grove, Calif.
"My Job Didn't Pay for This Either"
Craig Scanlan, Eden Prairie, Minn.
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