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Being Bilingual in Spanish a discrimination against job seekers

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  • Jul 11th, 2019
    tameka j. from Houston, TX writes:
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    I live in Houston Texas and it is very hard to find a job because I'm not bilingual in spanish I have my bachelors degree and im currently in debt trying to pay student loans back because I cant find a job,I have the experience but all the jobs require bilingual spanish . i dont understand how having a master degree,bachelors degree or any degree compared to bilingual .Not to mention alot of companies in houston are preferring to hire people that dont speak english and if you need anything that can help you and will go get staff that speaks english
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  • Jun 7th, 2019
    Kris T. from Rancho Cucamonga, CA writes:
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    I’m a single my of 5 kids and I have tried for over 6months to find a better paying job to support my children. I make supposedly to much for welfare to get help and when I look for a better paying job, everything I look up or apply for is bilingual. I can’t even afford to provide for school needs, home necessities, utilities, car, car insurance, and heck not even food. I can’t seem to get help or a job cause I’m not Spanish nor do I speak it. Maybe the US needs to be sued for discrimination for not being bilingual and allowing this to happen to America. Why should I learn Spanish to live in a America, why should I be discriminated against because I don’t speak it!!!
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  • May 22nd, 2019
    Someone from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA writes:
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    I applied at major corporations in the last 6 months since I am unemployed. I am applying for a warehouse operations position which I have over 25 years experience in. I even have a Masters Degree. I served my country in the armed forces. I am being asked if I am fluent in spanish at every job and turned down when I say no. I took spanish in school. The spanosh spoken in California is not even proper spanish. Its all slang. Why dont companies require people to learn english? Why am I the one descriminated against. My wife was an immigrant and she had to prove she spoke fluent english to go to grad school here. She is now an American Citizen. Stop this giving of spanish speakers all this power. I am qualified to do a job. I cant get hired since I speak only my native language. Why dont they learn English! Lets make america Great Again! God Bless America! Remember the Alamo! Remember 911!
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  • May 3rd, 2019
    Someone from Las Cruces, NM writes:
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    After 6 months of living in New Mexico, I’m ready to move. I’ve been unable to find employment as a receptionist or office support (even though this is the foundation of my experience and I have an Associate Degree). I’m unable to find jobs outside of my skill set, such as retail or food service, because they think I won’t stay due to my being “over qualified”. Employers are getting around the laws by saying “bilingual/Spanish preferred”. This should not be allowed, and it should not be allowed to be a question at a job interview as asking if I speak Spanish which basically has then disqualified me. Unless the job is for an interpreter or all Hispanic clientele, Spanish as a second language should not be a consideration for employers in the United States at all as it creates not only employment issues and reverse discrimination but created additional issues with immigration by catering to those who come here and refuse to speak English (something that was not acceptable when my ancestors and father came here).
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  • May 3rd, 2019
    Someone from Las Cruces, NM writes:
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    After 6 months of living in New Mexico, I’m ready to move. I’ve been unable to find employment as a receptionist or office support (even though this is the foundation of my experience and I have an Associate Degree). I’m unable to find jobs outside of my skill set, such as retail or food service, because they think I won’t stay due to my being “over qualified”. Employers are getting around the laws by saying “bilingual/Spanish preferred”. This should not be allowed, and it should not be allowed to be a question at a job interview as asking if I speak Spanish which basically has then disqualified me. Unless the job is for an interpreter or all Hispanic clientele, Spanish as a second language should not be a consideration for employers in the United States at all as it creates not only employment issues and reverse discrimination but created additional issues with immigration by catering to those who come here and refuse to speak English (something that was not acceptable when my ancestors and father came here).
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  • May 3rd, 2019
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    After 6 months of living in New Mexico, I’m ready to move. I’ve been unable to find employment as a receptionist or office support (even though this is the foundation of my experience and I have an Associate Degree). I’m unable to find jobs outside of my skill set, such as retail or food service, because they think I won’t stay due to my being “over qualified”. Employers are getting around the laws by saying “bilingual/Spanish preferred”. This should not be allowed, and it should not be allowed to be a question at a job interview as asking if I speak Spanish which basically has then disqualified me. Unless the job is for an interpreter or all Hispanic clientele, Spanish as a second language should not be a consideration for employers in the United States at all as it creates not only employment issues and reverse discrimination but created additional issues with immigration by catering to those who come here and refuse to speak English (something that was not acceptable when my ancestors and father came here).
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  • May 3rd, 2019
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    After 6 months of living in New Mexico, I’m ready to move. I’ve been unable to find employment as a receptionist or office support (even though this is the foundation of my experience and I have an Associate Degree). I’m unable to find jobs outside of my skill set, such as retail or food service, because they think I won’t stay due to my being “over qualified”. Employers are getting around the laws by saying “bilingual/Spanish preferred”. This should not be allowed, and it should not be allowed to be a question at a job interview as asking if I speak Spanish which basically has then disqualified me. Unless the job is for an interpreter or all Hispanic clientele, Spanish as a second language should not be a consideration for employers in the United States at all as it creates not only employment issues and reverse discrimination but created additional issues with immigration by catering to those who come here and refuse to speak English (something that was not acceptable when my ancestors and father came here).
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  • May 3rd, 2019
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    After 6 months of living in New Mexico, I’m ready to move. I’ve been unable to find employment as a receptionist or office support (even though this is the foundation of my experience and I have an Associate Degree). I’m unable to find jobs outside of my skill set, such as retail or food service, because they think I won’t stay due to my being “over qualified”. Employers are getting around the laws by saying “bilingual/Spanish preferred”. This should not be allowed, and it should not be allowed to be a question at a job interview as asking if I speak Spanish which basically has then disqualified me. Unless the job is for an interpreter or all Hispanic clientele, Spanish as a second language should not be a consideration for employers in the United States at all as it creates not only employment issues and reverse discrimination but created additional issues with immigration by catering to those who come here and refuse to speak English (something that was not acceptable when my ancestors and father came here).
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  • May 3rd, 2019
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    After 6 months of living in New Mexico, I’m ready to move. I’ve been unable to find employment as a receptionist or office support (even though this is the foundation of my experience and I have an Associate Degree). I’m unable to find jobs outside of my skill set, such as retail or food service, because they think I won’t stay due to my being “over qualified”. Employers are getting around the laws by saying “bilingual/Spanish preferred”. This should not be allowed, and it should not be allowed to be a question at a job interview as asking if I speak Spanish which basically has then disqualified me. Unless the job is for an interpreter or all Hispanic clientele, Spanish as a second language should not be a consideration for employers in the United States at all as it creates not only employment issues and reverse discrimination but created additional issues with immigration by catering to those who come here and refuse to speak English (something that was not acceptable when my ancestors and father came here).
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    After 6 months of living in New Mexico, I’m ready to move. I’ve been unable to find employment as a receptionist or office support (even though this is the foundation of my experience and I have an Associate Degree). I’m unable to find jobs outside of my skill set, such as retail or food service, because they think I won’t stay due to my being “over qualified”. Employers are getting around the laws by saying “bilingual/Spanish preferred”. This should not be allowed, and it should not be allowed to be a question at a job interview as asking if I speak Spanish which basically has then disqualified me. Unless the job is for an interpreter or all Hispanic clientele, Spanish as a second language should not be a consideration for employers in the United States at all as it creates not only employment issues and reverse discrimination but created additional issues with immigration by catering to those who come here and refuse to speak English (something that was not acceptable when my ancestors and father came here).
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    After 6 months of living in New Mexico, I’m ready to move. I’ve been unable to find employment as a receptionist or office support (even though this is the foundation of my experience and I have an Associate Degree). I’m unable to find jobs outside of my skill set, such as retail or food service, because they think I won’t stay due to my being “over qualified”. Employers are getting around the laws by saying “bilingual/Spanish preferred”. This should not be allowed, and it should not be allowed to be a question at a job interview as asking if I speak Spanish which basically has then disqualified me. Unless the job is for an interpreter or all Hispanic clientele, Spanish as a second language should not be a consideration for employers in the United States at all as it creates not only employment issues and reverse discrimination but created additional issues with immigration by catering to those who come here and refuse to speak English (something that was not acceptable when my ancestors and father came here).
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    After 6 months of living in New Mexico, I’m ready to move. I’ve been unable to find employment as a receptionist or office support (even though this is the foundation of my experience and I have an Associate Degree). I’m unable to find jobs outside of my skill set, such as retail or food service, because they think I won’t stay due to my being “over qualified”. Employers are getting around the laws by saying “bilingual/Spanish preferred”. This should not be allowed, and it should not be allowed to be a question at a job interview as asking if I speak Spanish which basically has then disqualified me. Unless the job is for an interpreter or all Hispanic clientele, Spanish as a second language should not be a consideration for employers in the United States at all as it creates not only employment issues and reverse discrimination but created additional issues with immigration by catering to those who come here and refuse to speak English (something that was not acceptable when my ancestors and father came here).
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    After 6 months of living in New Mexico, I’m ready to move. I’ve been unable to find employment as a receptionist or office support (even though this is the foundation of my experience and I have an Associate Degree). I’m unable to find jobs outside of my skill set, such as retail or food service, because they think I won’t stay due to my being “over qualified”. Employers are getting around the laws by saying “bilingual/Spanish preferred”. This should not be allowed, and it should not be allowed to be a question at a job interview as asking if I speak Spanish which basically has then disqualified me. Unless the job is for an interpreter or all Hispanic clientele, Spanish as a second language should not be a consideration for employers in the United States at all as it creates not only employment issues and reverse discrimination but created additional issues with immigration by catering to those who come here and refuse to speak English (something that was not acceptable when my ancestors and father came here).
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    After 6 months of living in New Mexico, I’m ready to move. I’ve been unable to find employment as a receptionist or office support (even though this is the foundation of my experience and I have an Associate Degree). I’m unable to find jobs outside of my skill set, such as retail or food service, because they think I won’t stay due to my being “over qualified”. Employers are getting around the laws by saying “bilingual/Spanish preferred”. This should not be allowed, and it should not be allowed to be a question at a job interview as asking if I speak Spanish which basically has then disqualified me. Unless the job is for an interpreter or all Hispanic clientele, Spanish as a second language should not be a consideration for employers in the United States at all as it creates not only employment issues and reverse discrimination but created additional issues with immigration by catering to those who come here and refuse to speak English (something that was not acceptable when my ancestors and father came here).
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    After 6 months of living in New Mexico, I’m ready to move. I’ve been unable to find employment as a receptionist or office support (even though this is the foundation of my experience and I have an Associate Degree). I’m unable to find jobs outside of my skill set, such as retail or food service, because they think I won’t stay due to my being “over qualified”. Employers are getting around the laws by saying “bilingual/Spanish preferred”. This should not be allowed, and it should not be allowed to be a question at a job interview as asking if I speak Spanish which basically has then disqualified me. Unless the job is for an interpreter or all Hispanic clientele, Spanish as a second language should not be a consideration for employers in the United States at all as it creates not only employment issues and reverse discrimination but created additional issues with immigration by catering to those who come here and refuse to speak English (something that was not acceptable when my ancestors and father came here).
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    After 6 months of living in New Mexico, I’m ready to move. I’ve been unable to find employment as a receptionist or office support (even though this is the foundation of my experience and I have an Associate Degree). I’m unable to find jobs outside of my skill set, such as retail or food service, because they think I won’t stay due to my being “over qualified”. Employers are getting around the laws by saying “bilingual/Spanish preferred”. This should not be allowed, and it should not be allowed to be a question at a job interview as asking if I speak Spanish which basically has then disqualified me. Unless the job is for an interpreter or all Hispanic clientele, Spanish as a second language should not be a consideration for employers in the United States at all as it creates not only employment issues and reverse discrimination but created additional issues with immigration by catering to those who come here and refuse to speak English (something that was not acceptable when my ancestors and father came here).
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    After 6 months of living in New Mexico, I’m ready to move. I’ve been unable to find employment as a receptionist or office support (even though this is the foundation of my experience and I have an Associate Degree). I’m unable to find jobs outside of my skill set, such as retail or food service, because they think I won’t stay due to my being “over qualified”. Employers are getting around the laws by saying “bilingual/Spanish preferred”. This should not be allowed, and it should not be allowed to be a question at a job interview as asking if I speak Spanish which basically has then disqualified me. Unless the job is for an interpreter or all Hispanic clientele, Spanish as a second language should not be a consideration for employers in the United States at all as it creates not only employment issues and reverse discrimination but created additional issues with immigration by catering to those who come here and refuse to speak English (something that was not acceptable when my ancestors and father came here).
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    After 6 months of living in New Mexico, I’m ready to move. I’ve been unable to find employment as a receptionist or office support (even though this is the foundation of my experience and I have an Associate Degree). I’m unable to find jobs outside of my skill set, such as retail or food service, because they think I won’t stay due to my being “over qualified”. Employers are getting around the laws by saying “bilingual/Spanish preferred”. This should not be allowed, and it should not be allowed to be a question at a job interview as asking if I speak Spanish which basically has then disqualified me. Unless the job is for an interpreter or all Hispanic clientele, Spanish as a second language should not be a consideration for employers in the United States at all as it creates not only employment issues and reverse discrimination but created additional issues with immigration by catering to those who come here and refuse to speak English (something that was not acceptable when my ancestors and father came here).
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    After 6 months of living in New Mexico, I’m ready to move. I’ve been unable to find employment as a receptionist or office support (even though this is the foundation of my experience and I have an Associate Degree). I’m unable to find jobs outside of my skill set, such as retail or food service, because they think I won’t stay due to my being “over qualified”. Employers are getting around the laws by saying “bilingual/Spanish preferred”. This should not be allowed, and it should not be allowed to be a question at a job interview as asking if I speak Spanish which basically has then disqualified me. Unless the job is for an interpreter or all Hispanic clientele, Spanish as a second language should not be a consideration for employers in the United States at all as it creates not only employment issues and reverse discrimination but created additional issues with immigration by catering to those who come here and refuse to speak English (something that was not acceptable when my ancestors and father came here).
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    After 6 months of living in New Mexico, I’m ready to move. I’ve been unable to find employment as a receptionist or office support (even though this is the foundation of my experience and I have an Associate Degree). I’m unable to find jobs outside of my skill set, such as retail or food service, because they think I won’t stay due to my being “over qualified”. Employers are getting around the laws by saying “bilingual/Spanish preferred”. This should not be allowed, and it should not be allowed to be a question at a job interview as asking if I speak Spanish which basically has then disqualified me. Unless the job is for an interpreter or all Hispanic clientele, Spanish as a second language should not be a consideration for employers in the United States at all as it creates not only employment issues and reverse discrimination but created additional issues with immigration by catering to those who come here and refuse to speak English (something that was not acceptable when my ancestors and father came here).
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    After 6 months of living in New Mexico, I’m ready to move. I’ve been unable to find employment as a receptionist or office support (even though this is the foundation of my experience and I have an Associate Degree). I’m unable to find jobs outside of my skill set, such as retail or food service, because they think I won’t stay due to my being “over qualified”. Employers are getting around the laws by saying “bilingual/Spanish preferred”. This should not be allowed, and it should not be allowed to be a question at a job interview as asking if I speak Spanish which basically has then disqualified me. Unless the job is for an interpreter or all Hispanic clientele, Spanish as a second language should not be a consideration for employers in the United States at all as it creates not only employment issues and reverse discrimination but created additional issues with immigration by catering to those who come here and refuse to speak English (something that was not acceptable when my ancestors and father came here).
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    After 6 months of living in New Mexico, I’m ready to move. I’ve been unable to find employment as a receptionist or office support (even though this is the foundation of my experience and I have an Associate Degree). I’m unable to find jobs outside of my skill set, such as retail or food service, because they think I won’t stay due to my being “over qualified”. Employers are getting around the laws by saying “bilingual/Spanish preferred”. This should not be allowed, and it should not be allowed to be a question at a job interview as asking if I speak Spanish which basically has then disqualified me. Unless the job is for an interpreter or all Hispanic clientele, Spanish as a second language should not be a consideration for employers in the United States at all as it creates not only employment issues and reverse discrimination but created additional issues with immigration by catering to those who come here and refuse to speak English (something that was not acceptable when my ancestors and father came here).
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    After 6 months of living in New Mexico, I’m ready to move. I’ve been unable to find employment as a receptionist or office support (even though this is the foundation of my experience and I have an Associate Degree). I’m unable to find jobs outside of my skill set, such as retail or food service, because they think I won’t stay due to my being “over qualified”. Employers are getting around the laws by saying “bilingual/Spanish preferred”. This should not be allowed, and it should not be allowed to be a question at a job interview as asking if I speak Spanish which basically has then disqualified me. Unless the job is for an interpreter or all Hispanic clientele, Spanish as a second language should not be a consideration for employers in the United States at all as it creates not only employment issues and reverse discrimination but created additional issues with immigration by catering to those who come here and refuse to speak English (something that was not acceptable when my ancestors and father came here).
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    After 6 months of living in New Mexico, I’m ready to move. I’ve been unable to find employment as a receptionist or office support (even though this is the foundation of my experience and I have an Associate Degree). I’m unable to find jobs outside of my skill set, such as retail or food service, because they think I won’t stay due to my being “over qualified”. Employers are getting around the laws by saying “bilingual/Spanish preferred”. This should not be allowed, and it should not be allowed to be a question at a job interview as asking if I speak Spanish which basically has then disqualified me. Unless the job is for an interpreter or all Hispanic clientele, Spanish as a second language should not be a consideration for employers in the United States at all as it creates not only employment issues and reverse discrimination but created additional issues with immigration by catering to those who come here and refuse to speak English (something that was not acceptable when my ancestors and father came here).
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    After 6 months of living in New Mexico, I’m ready to move. I’ve been unable to find employment as a receptionist or office support (even though this is the foundation of my experience and I have an Associate Degree). I’m unable to find jobs outside of my skill set, such as retail or food service, because they think I won’t stay due to my being “over qualified”. Employers are getting around the laws by saying “bilingual/Spanish preferred”. This should not be allowed, and it should not be allowed to be a question at a job interview as asking if I speak Spanish which basically has then disqualified me. Unless the job is for an interpreter or all Hispanic clientele, Spanish as a second language should not be a consideration for employers in the United States at all as it creates not only employment issues and reverse discrimination but created additional issues with immigration by catering to those who come here and refuse to speak English (something that was not acceptable when my ancestors and father came here).
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    After 6 months of living in New Mexico, I’m ready to move. I’ve been unable to find employment as a receptionist or office support (even though this is the foundation of my experience and I have an Associate Degree). I’m unable to find jobs outside of my skill set, such as retail or food service, because they think I won’t stay due to my being “over qualified”. Employers are getting around the laws by saying “bilingual/Spanish preferred”. This should not be allowed, and it should not be allowed to be a question at a job interview as asking if I speak Spanish which basically has then disqualified me. Unless the job is for an interpreter or all Hispanic clientele, Spanish as a second language should not be a consideration for employers in the United States at all as it creates not only employment issues and reverse discrimination but created additional issues with immigration by catering to those who come here and refuse to speak English (something that was not acceptable when my ancestors and father came here).
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    After 6 months of living in New Mexico, I’m ready to move. I’ve been unable to find employment as a receptionist or office support (even though this is the foundation of my experience and I have an Associate Degree). I’m unable to find jobs outside of my skill set, such as retail or food service, because they think I won’t stay due to my being “over qualified”. Employers are getting around the laws by saying “bilingual/Spanish preferred”. This should not be allowed, and it should not be allowed to be a question at a job interview as asking if I speak Spanish which basically has then disqualified me. Unless the job is for an interpreter or all Hispanic clientele, Spanish as a second language should not be a consideration for employers in the United States at all as it creates not only employment issues and reverse discrimination but created additional issues with immigration by catering to those who come here and refuse to speak English (something that was not acceptable when my ancestors and father came here).
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    After 6 months of living in New Mexico, I’m ready to move. I’ve been unable to find employment as a receptionist or office support (even though this is the foundation of my experience and I have an Associate Degree). I’m unable to find jobs outside of my skill set, such as retail or food service, because they think I won’t stay due to my being “over qualified”. Employers are getting around the laws by saying “bilingual/Spanish preferred”. This should not be allowed, and it should not be allowed to be a question at a job interview as asking if I speak Spanish which basically has then disqualified me. Unless the job is for an interpreter or all Hispanic clientele, Spanish as a second language should not be a consideration for employers in the United States at all as it creates not only employment issues and reverse discrimination but created additional issues with immigration by catering to those who come here and refuse to speak English (something that was not acceptable when my ancestors and father came here).
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    After 6 months of living in New Mexico, I’m ready to move. I’ve been unable to find employment as a receptionist or office support (even though this is the foundation of my experience and I have an Associate Degree). I’m unable to find jobs outside of my skill set, such as retail or food service, because they think I won’t stay due to my being “over qualified”. Employers are getting around the laws by saying “bilingual/Spanish preferred”. This should not be allowed, and it should not be allowed to be a question at a job interview as asking if I speak Spanish which basically has then disqualified me. Unless the job is for an interpreter or all Hispanic clientele, Spanish as a second language should not be a consideration for employers in the United States at all as it creates not only employment issues and reverse discrimination but created additional issues with immigration by catering to those who come here and refuse to speak English (something that was not acceptable when my ancestors and father came here).
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  • May 3rd, 2019
    Anne S. from Las Cruces, NM writes:
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    After 6 months of living in New Mexico, I’m ready to move. I’ve been unable to find employment as a receptionist or office support (even though this is the foundation of my experience and I have an Associate Degree). I’m unable to find jobs outside of my skill set, such as retail or food service, because they think I won’t stay due to my being “over qualified”. Employers are getting around the laws by saying “bilingual/Spanish preferred”. This should not be allowed, and it should not be allowed to be a question at a job interview as asking if I speak Spanish which basically has then disqualified me. Unless the job is for an interpreter or all Hispanic clientele, Spanish as a second language should not be a consideration for employers in the United States at all as it creates not only employment issues and reverse discrimination but created additional issues with immigration by catering to those who come here and refuse to speak English (something that was not acceptable when my ancestors and father came here).
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  • May 1st, 2019
    Jennifer O. from Riverside, CA writes:
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    I have experienced this same issue. I'm in Riverside CA and all the jobs I am qualified for, being bilingual in Spanish and English is REQUIRED. Its ridiculous! I didn't ask to be born here, my family were immigrants from Europe and the middle east. It wasn't enforced that we learn Spanish even if it was a class we had to take in high school, if that was the case they should have enforced it and helped the students that struggled, which they didn't, they let you fail and say oh well! Jews were the minority at one point and nobody cares anymore. I have many years of work experience and with all the outside training I've done, certificates and licenses. I can't find work because of this. I am now 40 years old in college again because every job I have had to start at the bottom min wage. I have worked since I was 21! How is this possible?! My last job was contracted because it was the only thing I could get and now that job has ended. I am again looking and EVERTHING I would normally be qualified for is mandatory English and Spanish. It's very discouraging! Does that mean all the time I spend in college will be wasted just because I'm not bilingual? Makes you weary of the future even though I've already lived almost half my life. Should I just be waiting to die next? Seems that's what I have to look forward to.
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  • Apr 19th, 2019
    Dylan K. from Miami, FL writes:
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    I have been in Miami for months now I want to go to college so I got a crappy room on a bunk bed in a hostile thinking I would be able to get a crappy job or two for 10-12/hour but no I have to speak Spanish. I have applied for over 80 different positions since moving to Miami. I made over 100k in California in sales but most sales jobs here require you to speak Spanish. I CAN’T EVEN GET A JOB IN CUTOMER SERVICE. I’M A NAVY VETERAN. The worst part is since a ton of people here don’t speak a lick of Spanish most people applying are going after the same jobs I am. That basically means I have to fight probably 100+ people for 1 job. But the bilingual jobs are plentiful. I’m forced to work day labor for $60 a day ( if they have enough to go around) and the worst part is I go to a construction site and NO ONE SPEAKS ENGLISH!!!! Not even the foreman. So people that don’t speak English are ahead of me by miles in life and most of them are either illigal or some political refugee that doesn’t care enough to learn the language of the country that took them in... THIS IS AN ENGLISH SPEAKING COUNTRY soooooo... SPEAK ENGLISH. I moved to Miami because I thought a republican state wouldn’t let this crap happen I can’t even go to school because I can’t find a job made for people without a degree I hate to say it but I might actually have to apply for welfare I’ve been eating tuna and ramen for the past 3 weeks. I’m loosing hope
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  • Apr 14th, 2019
    Someone from Davenport, FL writes:
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    This needs to stop and it needs to stop now! I have a bachelors degree in legal Support and Services and I am not able to get a job because I speak English. Where I live the must be or speak Hispanic discrimination is rampant.
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  • Apr 13th, 2019
    Someone from La Quinta, CA writes:
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    Yes I’m facing the same crap. The customer service jobs I used to get easily now I have to be bilingual. Even if it says preferred, you know who will get chosen. Total BS, that’s funny years ago I thought this was America, what happened?
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  • Mar 25th, 2019
    Someone from houston, TX writes:
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    There is NO incentive to learn English as long as the "must be bilingual" is the standard. It is absolutely discrimination!! It hinders the natural born citizens of the United States of America only to appease those who are not. Never in my wildest dreams, did I think I wouldn't be able to find employment in my own country because I do not speak a language that of a different country.
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  • Mar 14th, 2019
    Someone from Apple Valley, CA writes:
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    I just graduated with Medical Assistant Certificate and I have applied for at least two dozen jobs and they all tell me they are looking for bilingual applicants. I have an Associate degree that I can't do anything with.
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  • Feb 18th, 2019
    Someone from Bronx, NY writes:
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    It so hard to find a job that does not require you to speak Spanish I do not speak Spanish its really crazy
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  • Feb 16th, 2019
    Someone from Orlando, FL writes:
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    It should be illegal to make speaking Spanish a demand for a job. It is discriminatory to demand people who were born in this country speak a language that they should have a choice whether to speak. Forcing that language seeks to place true Americans into the minority. This is America and we speak English, not that language.
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  • Feb 5th, 2019
    Someone from Miami, FL writes:
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    I’m an immigrant myself who came to this country with some decent knowledge of English but had it perfected over the years. Living in Miami is becoming impossible with almost any employer requiring spanish. Even in my own company my seniority means nothing and they will hire a new spanish speaker (just to fire him/her later for slacking and being unprofessional) instead of promoting a long-term meticulous, responsible and loyal employee. Every interview requires you to be bilingual and technically though I speak Russian and English they tell me that by bilingual they mean spanish. It’s funny because I’ve met people in some decent positions who do not speak a word of English which makes me wonder if the “bilingual” rule was applied to them. Both my mother and I are proud US. citizens and have a decent investment in personal real estate here. It’s quite a shame that A 50+ year old woman has a courage to struggle and learn English in her age, while many younger ones don’t bother to learn a single word of English in 5+ years of living here. I don’t find it acceptable to cater to someone who is ungrateful for being lucky to live in this country and make zero effort to learn English. There might not be an official language in the US. ,but the law is written in English and it’s more than enough reason to learn it so that you can read and wholeheartedly understand the pledge of aleagence at your citizenship ceremony.
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