Being Bilingual in Spanish a discrimination against job seekers
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Jun 4th, 2016Someone from Burbank, CA signed.
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Jun 3rd, 2016Someone from Jamaica, NY signed.
Jun 3rd, 2016Someone from Bear, DE writes:
This spanish speaking preference has cause my job searches to be alot longer. My brother missed key oppurtunities with this discriminatory unchecked requirement on hiring in a English speaking land.Jun 3rd, 2016Someone from Jamaica, NY signed.
Jun 2nd, 2016Someone from Hammond, IN writes:
I live in northwest Indiana on outskirts of Chicago my last job was sh***paying job they said if we want continue be employed we must learn how speak Spanish that is b.s and descrimination I can't get job because I refuse to learn how speak Spanish this is USA not Mexico im about ready to go back to Omaha where as state of Nebraska won't cater to those who won't speak English I say if we all get together and sue these employer for refusing to hire us because were not bilingual if we all file lawsuits against them it cost them plenty in legal fees if we do that I bet that will stop immediatelyREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 2nd, 2016Someone from Miami, FL writes:
I've been out of work for awhile. I get calls for good jobs based on my resume and accounting skills but when they find out I'm not bilingual I don't even get an interview. My 25 yrs. plus experience should land me a great job and with a comparable salary to my Spanish counter parts. Also working in an office, not on the phone, shouldn't require Spanish at all. The only time it should matter is if I am making sales calls or collections. I am Sr. Accounts payable, receivables, GL, data entry and reconciliations. Vendors never have had a problem with me not knowing Spanish. I'm sure it's discrimination just so I will "fit in" with the office girls. FYI I represent 14% of the population in Miami. White non Hispanic. Therefore, I AM a minority and should be treated as one. Minority should not have anything to do with color of skin. Offices should be diversified completely. Minority dollars should come my way for college, training, housing, etc. based on the census for my area.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 2nd, 2016Someone from Lancaster, PA signed.
Jun 2nd, 2016Someone from Tampa, FL signed.
Jun 1st, 2016Someone from Oneonta, AL signed.
Jun 1st, 2016Someone from Loveland, CO signed.
Jun 1st, 2016Someone from Visalia, CA writes:
I am so tired of the blatant discrimination in this realm. So many people are completely qualified for jobs they cannot even apply for because they don't speak Spanish. I understand that bilingual might be "preferred" but there is complete discrimination in this realm. To REQUIRE a spanish speaking candidate in a job that is not a translator position is discrimination and should be treated as such!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMay 31st, 2016Someone from Bronx, NY writes:
I am an African American and I feel like when jobs require Spanish in order for you to work. It is like waving a black people cant work here sign. As I said I am black and we do not come in any other language than English. Its just appalling that we need to speak Spanish but they need not speak English for a job.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMay 31st, 2016Someone from Houston, TX signed.
May 30th, 2016Someone from Fort Lauderdale, FL signed.
May 30th, 2016Someone from Great Lakes, IL signed.
May 30th, 2016Someone from Culver City, CA writes:
95% of employees in my dept. Only speaks spanish and does not understand english and I feel that i am being excluded from many assignments... I dont understand even my supervisor speaks spanish even when I am present and does not explain what was just said is this discrimination right...?REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMay 30th, 2016Someone from Culver City, CA writes:
95% of employees in my dept. Only speaks spanish and does not understand english and I feel that i am being excluded from many assignments... I dont understand even my supervisor speaks spanish even when I am present and does not explain what was just said is this discrimination right...?REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMay 30th, 2016Someone from Miami, FL writes:
I'm in need of a job to be able to contribute to the household bills and can't find one because I'm not bilingual. Our income is too much for any help of any sort. We can't move because my husbands job is his career. How is this fair?! I'm qualified for soooo many of these jobs!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMay 28th, 2016Someone from Buena Park, CA signed.
May 28th, 2016Someone from North Aurora, IL signed.
May 28th, 2016Someone from Los Angeles, CA signed.
May 26th, 2016Someone from Chicago, IL signed.
May 26th, 2016Someone from Thornton, CO writes:
I am a highly educated unemployed HR professional that is actively seeking HR work and I want to apply to HR jobs; however, I cannot because the job descriptions say as a requirement to speak, read, write Spanish. I don't. I am a natural born US citizen that speaks the language of US, which is English. This is the most blatant discrimination I have seen. Employers are pandering to the people that are from Mexico that will not learn the language of the USA. I am not a translator, so I do not need to speak, write and read Spanish for an HR position. I am tired of this and this needs to stop.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMay 26th, 2016Someone from Clewiston, FL signed.
May 26th, 2016Someone from Great Cacapon, WV writes:
I thinks its JOKE that someone who was born in the United States of America has to know another countries language just to get a job. I would damn sure call that DISCRIMINATION!!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMay 26th, 2016Someone from Clewiston, FL signed.
May 25th, 2016Someone from Plant City, FL writes:
Just got denied today because I'm not fluent in Spanish even though I speak a moderate amount. She said I was fully qualified for the job, I'm a nurse. Not a translator. This is unfair & reverse discrimination. And I'm sick of it.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMay 24th, 2016Someone from Downey, CA signed.
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May 23rd, 2016Someone from Los Angeles, CA signed.
May 23rd, 2016Someone from Tomball, TX writes:
I finished my degree 3 years ago in social services at age 50. I was so excited to go into the field of social services except I can't find a job because I don't speak Spanish. I tried taking a spanish class at the local community college. I could not understand the instructor's accent as she was from South America and could not pronounce words properly in English! Why can't those that don't speak English bring a translator when needing help at government agencies, in line at the store for customer service, etc. I am so tired and frustrated because of this discrimination. We are doing a disservice to Spanish only speakers and and enabling them not to learn English. They have come to expect that we speak Spanish here in Houston. I noticed that the Vietnamese people that came here in 75 to the present not only learn our language but take on American names. They don't expect us to speak French or Vietnamese.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMay 23rd, 2016Someone from Birmingham, AL signed.
May 23rd, 2016Someone from Pompano Beach, FL writes:
It is absolutely ridiculous that 85% of the job market here in South Florida demands that you speak Spanish. I am all for equal opportunity but this is downright discrimination.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMay 23rd, 2016Someone from Yuma, AZ writes:
Whatever happened to foreigners speaking English? It's not fair, it's unethical and very discriminatory that English speaking Americans have to be required to speak Spanish. They can get there English speaking kids to speak for them. All the jobs in Yuma, Az are practically Spanish descent. This is wrong. I need a job and can't get one because I don't speak Spanish. What about the other foreigners that are not a Spanish descent. They are taught to speak English. I think if a foreigners can not play by example laws and rules of United States of America they need to stay in there own country. Don't come to the US and tell us what to do and change us. Leave us alone let's earn our life like we were raised to do. Businesses should be shame for allowing this.REPORT COMMENTS
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