Being Bilingual in Spanish a discrimination against job seekers
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Feb 14th, 2016Someone from Auburndale, FL writes:
highly skilled and talented in my trade looking to work for someone instead of self. when did cars start speaking spanish in florida?? -
Feb 13th, 2016Someone from Victorville, CA signed.
Feb 13th, 2016Someone from North Port, FL signed.
Feb 12th, 2016Someone from Hemet, CA signed.
Feb 12th, 2016Someone from San Diego, CA signed.
Feb 11th, 2016Someone from El Paso, TX writes:
Living on the south west boarder in "El Paso" TX, I can't seem to land select jobs as they require Spanish in order to communicate with the local populace. The people here don't speak or refuse to learn English and therefore, exclude me out of the community and the workforce.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 9th, 2016Someone from Roswell, GA writes:
I failed Spanish 3 years in high school. My career has a high amount of Spanish speakers. They can't/ won't learn English, yet they pay taxes and give quality work. Work hard. Study, learn, you can do it, I did. If a rainstorm comes do you complain and petition your government to make the rain stop or do you put on a raincoat and get to work? Learn Spanish to better yourself and your world. Be a leader and we won't have to be whining supplicants to our elected "leaders"REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 9th, 2016Someone from Fairfax, CA writes:
It is absolutely discriminating to expect a US citizen to know an additional language for a job in the United States if it is not legally a part of that job. It is also absolutely discriminating to not hire someone who can only speak English in favor of someone who can speak Spanish. We should be creating opportunities for those who can't speak English to have the chance to learn it and enforcing English in the workplace.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 9th, 2016Someone from Sahuarita, AZ writes:
I am a Respiratory care practitioner and 13 year military veteran in Tucson,AZ. I have two degrees and years of experience in my career field. BUT due not being Hispanic I cannot obtain employment in Tucson hospitals. What was the point to all my education if speaking spanish is above all degree programs.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 9th, 2016Someone from Topeka, KS writes:
This is plan discrimination and should be deal with quickly. The English Language needs to be made the Official Language of the United States of America. By doing this saves taxpayers and corporations millions of dollars.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 9th, 2016Someone from Riverside, CA writes:
My job possibility is reduced by 30% to 40% just because of Spanish language requirement!! I think it's unfair! You don't hear jobs require Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, or German!! This is America, English should be the language required to work, that's it!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 8th, 2016Someone from Las Cruces, NM writes:
This is completely unacceptable. Try going over to Juarez or some other Mexican City and make it a requirement to speak English in the same large scale US companies are doing it nowadays... they would just look at you weird. This is going way too far and needs to stop. Unless you're applying for a translator job there is no reason to be required to speak Spanish or any other language for that matter besides English. Try going to Germany or Japan or France and tell people they have to speak English... you see were I'm going with this. This is a discrimination against almost all Caucasian and also African Americans in this country and favorites Hispanic ethnicity. Discrimination against race is unlawful and against the constitution of the United States of America. And requiring Spanish for an every day profession in an English speaking country like the United States is unlawful and more importantly DISCRIMINATION! If this goes on, our workforce is going to be predominantly Hispanic and Caucasians and African Americans will be cheap laborers even if they're highly educated. Stand up for your rights and your family and future generations and stop the discrimination. Hispanic people need to learn English and it should be a requirement for any person living in the United states. I do not understand why Hispanic people live in the United States without putting in any effort to learn English and integrate. If they don't like it... they can go back where they came from.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 7th, 2016Someone from Corona, CA signed.
Feb 7th, 2016Someone from San Antonio, TX signed.
Feb 7th, 2016Someone from Los Angeles, CA writes:
This SO UNFAIR. There should be a law against it. The job market is suffering and so are the unemployed. You block so many good candidates. Make Spanish people learn English. And don't punish our English citizens for not knowing Spanish.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 5th, 2016Someone from Miami, FL signed.
Feb 5th, 2016Someone from Miami, FL writes:
In miami everywhere I applied it's bilingual required but they have employees there that don't speak EnglishREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 4th, 2016Someone from Houston, TX signed.
Feb 4th, 2016Someone from Compton, CA writes:
Many are missing job opportunities because they are not bilingualREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 4th, 2016Someone from Harrison, NY writes:
This can not be more true. You can learn English for free but I need to pay to learn Spanish so I can get a job in the field I went to school for, and have experience in.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 4th, 2016Someone from Houston, TX writes:
I am in Houston, TX, originally from Metro Detroit, MI. I can't find a decent job here to save my life. I have a good resume, tons of experience, education but every job, literally, that is a perfect match for my skill set requires me to speak Spanish. It makes me so mad. Just today I found a great job, it didn't mention Spanish required, but when I called they said they decided they wanted someone bilingual. I'm seriously starting to think this is a way to discriminate and ensure an all Hispanic staff (businesses do get tax credits for hiring Hispanics). And no, I'm not a racist, I have a Latino husband and kids.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 3rd, 2016Someone from Leesburg, FL signed.
Feb 2nd, 2016Someone from Long Beach, CA writes:
I reside and am a citizen of the United States. Therefore it should be a requirement that immigrants learn and adapt to the english language. Not the other way around. I've been in the United States Navy for four years. Every country I've visited, it was required that natives like myself learn the language of that country if we were to reside there. For example, when I was stationed in japan, all Navy personnel were required to take classes on Japanese culture and learn the language. Its only proper that if your residing in another country that you learn their language. Same goes for the United States. Individuals who move and decide to reside in the U.S. should learn english. It should not be difficult for residents of California to seek out employment because some jobs require Spanish speaking personnel. You want to help decrease unemployment, then being bilingual should not be a requirement on job applications.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 2nd, 2016Someone from Las Cruces, NM signed.
Feb 1st, 2016Someone from Pompano Beach, FL signed.
Feb 1st, 2016Someone from Stockton, CA signed.
Jan 31st, 2016Someone from Miami, FL writes:
Why do I need to speak two languages? Ok, I live in USA we speak English....correct? If I only speak English then it forces Spanish people to learn English in this country. Why are we making it harder for U.S. citizens by forcing them to learn Spanish? To me it just seems backwards. I may be wrong but I think I have a point, I would not move to a country without being able to speak the language, that's scary! But I guess it is not scary when the country bends over backwards for you. I just want a good job and for it to be a level playing field. It clearly is not.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 31st, 2016Someone from Chicago, IL signed.
Jan 30th, 2016Someone from Pompano Beach, FL signed.
Jan 29th, 2016Someone from Hollywood, FL writes:
I think its ridiculous that you HAVE to speak Spanish for some jobs in the US. This is the United States. I understand why they do this, because there are a lot of only spanish speaking people, however that is not our problem. I am born and raised in the UNITED STATES but I HAVE to speak a language that is not primary in my country? That makes no sense. There are a lot of jobs I couldn't apply to just for this reason. Learning a language is not easy, especially as an adult so I don't think it's fair for me to not qualify for a job just because of this.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 28th, 2016Someone from Kissimmee, FL signed.
Jan 28th, 2016Someone from Miami, FL signed.
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Jan 27th, 2016Someone from Sylmar, CA signed.
Jan 27th, 2016Someone from Denver, CO writes:
Why does some jobs need to be bilingual in Spanish ? If you come to the United States to stay away from your country for some reason, you need to learn damn English. You live in America so try to learn English. You need to be bilingual in Spanish to get a job that you are qualified for ?? This is absolutely discrimination and bs.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 27th, 2016Someone from Yuma, AZ signed.
Jan 27th, 2016Someone from Miami, FL writes:
I moved to Miami, Fl. in Feb. 2014, I have been desperately searching for a position in the accounting industry. I have over 15 years experience in this field and have not found a position that does not require me to be bilingual. Even lower level accounting positions. I have spent time trying to speak Spanish have taken numerous classes am willing to learn it but unable to use Spanish because nobody in this city has time for a person trying to learn the Spanish language. I have looked into taking a class provided by the area here because now I am officially broke with no job and guess what, if you do not speak English there are numerous classes for free to learn English, however none at all to learn Spanish. I have encountered positions requiring one to speak, English, Spanish and Portuguese, or English, Spanish and French, or just Spanish. I am shocked, I really thought I was moving to an area with far more opportunities. How can this be happening in America, where immigrants are able to take a job I am qualified for. I am even willing to learn but cannot find a resource available to see me through or a company willing to work with me while I transition from just English to bilingual, English/Spanish. Because lets face it is a transition period of learning how to use those words you learned in class in the business world. I am ashamed I am not employed and no end in sight. Please help!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 27th, 2016Someone from Boston, MA signed.
Jan 26th, 2016Someone from Houston, TX writes:
It is so frustrating and sad to see me and my qualified friends looking for employment for over 5 months with no avail , in Texas of all places where jobs weren't too hard to come by a few years ago. There is no difference in discriminating over being bilingual English and Spanish as it is over the color of your skin. If Hispanics move to the US for God's sake they should integrate and learn to speak English .There should be no reason under the earth that we the rest of the America have to bend over for them ,at our own expense and downfall ,yet this is OUR COUNTRY!REPORT COMMENTS
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