Being Bilingual in Spanish a discrimination against job seekers
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Jan 5th, 2014Someone from Grand Island, NE signed.
Jan 4th, 2014Someone from Miami, FL writes:
My Fiance who is now a veteran served his country cannot find job. Years of experience in Logistics but no everywhere he goes YOU NEED TO SPEAK SPANISH! This is America people need to speak English! This is so sad and to the idiot in NJ named Alex are you kidding me? You should be ashamed!Jan 3rd, 2014Someone from Miami, FL signed.
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Dec 22nd, 2013Someone from Inglewood, CA writes:
You wouldn't go to a foreign country and expect them to cater to you and learn YOUR language when it was YOUR CHOICE to come to THEIR COUNTRY so why does America "require" one to be bilingual in Spanish in most jobs nowadays?? :/REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 22nd, 2013Someone from Denver, CO writes:
US government jobs requiring Spanish proficiency. That is twisted. Maybe we will all speak Spanish soon. To hell with the English language. Who cares if it is America. A high school graduate at my govt. job just got promoted to a job that pays more than my job. I have a college degree, performed the duties of the position but I dont speak fluent Spanish (read not Mexican) so I lose.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 18th, 2013Someone from Denver, CO writes:
I live in Colorado and finished my Master's in Communication this summer. I have applied to countless jobs, and finally after months of rejection I asked the Colorado State Human Services HR office why I was not selected for a position. I was told it was because I do not speak Spanish but that my work history and skills are impressive; speaking Spanish was not even part of the required skills. The position is not service related and does not require daily contact with Spanish-speaking individuals. If someone in this country doesn't speak English, it's more likely than not that they are illegal aliens; lawful citizens should not be denied jobs and services because they are unable to cater to people who do not pay taxes and use our services anyway.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 14th, 2013Someone from Los Angeles, CA signed.
Dec 13th, 2013Someone from Long Beach, CA signed.
Dec 12th, 2013Someone from Ventura, CA writes:
I was the first in my family to get a college education- came from a single family household whose mother was subjected to years of abuse by father- we moved from boston to California when I was nine for a "better life " out of the projects- I finished my RN degree as a single mom - here in California my chances of getting a job now are slim to none- over 90% of workers at the clinic I work at are Mexican- majority of the workers at the hospital are now too- and its climbing- I worked SO hard as a single mom to get a college education- now I cant get a job in the country I was born in - in the state that I lived most of my life unless I speak Spanish ...its not fair- other nationalities can call on the "discrimination" practice- but we don't have that optionREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 9th, 2013Someone from Inglewood, CA signed.
Dec 3rd, 2013Someone from Sylmar, CA writes:
I am currently struggling to find a job in the medical field in California, no luck so far because I only speak perfect, fluent English, even though I have almost 20 years of experience. Absolutely being discriminated against and sick of it!!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 27th, 2013Someone from Miami, FL signed.
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Nov 25th, 2013Someone from Las Vegas, NV signed.
Nov 18th, 2013Someone from Fairview, NJ writes:
I am bilingual so I can get any job I want because lazy people like you don't want to learn languages. shame!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 17th, 2013Someone from Bronx, NY writes:
Hmmm I wonder if I could go to a Spanish speaking country and ask them to speak English, oh I forgot I CAN'T! Smh it's very unfair to people who spent thousands of dollars on a career they can't have because they are not bilingual. This is such discrimination and I hate itREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 13th, 2013Someone from Dickinson, TX writes:
America's first language is ENGLISH. It's a shame that you cannot get a job because you do not know Spanish. America is a melting pot. What about catering to people that speak French, German, or Chinese. This is why everybody needs to learn to speak English, not Spanish. This way we can ALL communicate effectively with each other in one uniform language. Also, most of the people that are hired that speak Spanish, are not qualified to do the other duties of the job.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 12th, 2013Someone from Dallas, TX signed.
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Nov 10th, 2013Someone from Dallas, TX signed.
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Nov 9th, 2013Someone from Miami, FL signed.
Nov 7th, 2013Someone from Pompano Beach, FL writes:
My wife was let go from the place she worked for nearly 9 years because Management wanted a bilingual person to have her job. She has spent the last 3 months being rejected job after job because she's not bilingual. It is disheartening to be an American.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 31st, 2013Someone from Los Angeles, CA signed.
Oct 20th, 2013Someone from Plainview, NY writes:
9 out of 10 jobs that would be a perfect fit for me require me to be bilingual in Spanish. I cant even apply for these jobs which is discriminatory at the get goREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 13th, 2013Someone from Reseda, CA writes:
So I just spent 6+ years in college to become a physician and now they are telling me that not knowing Spanish will greatly hinder my chances of getting hired? America needs more health care providers, why would you turn down educated medical workers because they cannot cater to Spanish speakers? This is very much a discrimination action against non-bilingual speakers. Why punish an educated workforce that is willing to work, in need of supporting their families, and contributing to the American economy. I am very disappointed in the way this is being handled.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 11th, 2013Someone from Fort Worth, TX signed.
Oct 8th, 2013Someone from Alvord, TX writes:
My wife is being let go from here current position. She was told by the new company owners that just aquired her company that she is going to be let go due to the fact that she does not speak Spanish. My wife has a masters degree and many years of experience. Once again discrimination wins again. It's a shameREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 7th, 2013Someone from Bakersfield, CA signed.
Oct 4th, 2013Someone from Houston, TX signed.
Sep 19th, 2013Someone from Downingtown, PA writes:
I am not bilingual. I am an American that speaks English. If I was applying for a translators job, I would understand being denied, but I am denied work in my own social work field. This does deteriorate the job opportunities and does nothing to help Latinos and others to assimilate. Please help middle class America!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelSep 18th, 2013Someone from Victorville, CA writes:
I feel like I'm being punished for being a white english speaking male.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelSep 18th, 2013Someone from Victorville, CA writes:
I feel like I'm being punished for being a white english speaking male.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelSep 17th, 2013Someone from Silver Spring, MD writes:
This practice of not hiring English speaking US Born is outrageous. I have been overlooked and downright excused since I do not speak spanish. I work in the health care field and I will not be able to move up in my career unless I can speak spanish. This is clearly a case of discrimination. Where is the NAACP now. Oh thats right, I am a White Male, so NO ONE cares. KWREPORT COMMENTS
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