The person may have all the qualities of a excellent employee but are they not qualified because of a weight issue? Im having a hard time finding employment and just wonder if this is an issue?
2006-06-22 17:26:57 · 9 answers · asked by joek342003 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
just a bit of help, have an apearance of weight is not an issue, medicaly, job performance, etc...
if the job is being on your feet, then "your hobbies" are walking, musuems, etc..
people may have an internal thought as you may be unable to perform the job, so give them an example that you can
just my 2 cents, hope it helps
2006-06-22 19:37:23 · answer #1 · answered by portblock 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I'm sorry to say. It depends on how overweight the person is and on the type of job they're seeking. In some jobs employers won't care i.e. if you're a scientist stuck in a lab all day or doing research, they'll be more interested in your brain, but if you're looking for a job as a bank teller, with customer contact, it will be an issue.
Thing is, you can be big, but you can't be obese or flabby. Sorry if that sounds crude, but unfortunately we're in an image crazy society and looks are almost as important as skills.
2006-06-23 02:56:50 · answer #2 · answered by scubalady01 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they are being looked down on. It is just like smokers. Being fat is not protected just like smoking or being a redneck. If you are too fat you will not be able to stand on your feet for 8 to 12 hours a day which would cost the employer money in the long run. You would make the health insurance go up. So answer is yes.
2006-06-23 00:35:20 · answer #3 · answered by Itsme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely unless you are being interview by another obese person.
You are going to be representing their company, why would they want someone that turns off their customer on first sight. The stereotype of fat people being lazy, sloppy, lacking self control is not without foundation, while it certainly isn't true of all, why take the chance?
2006-06-23 00:33:04 · answer #4 · answered by skyyn777 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the position they are applying for , obviously, one can not be obese and be a flight attendant, but if they are going into a food tasting position or working for a candy shop, or anything that has to do with food or massage, ect.
2006-06-23 00:36:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry to say. Very Heavy people have to make more of an effort on looking neat and tidy. I am a staffing recruiter. JR
2006-06-23 01:41:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I too are a heavy person. I haven't thought of that. I just keep my fate. Every job I went after and really wanted, GOD gave it to me.
2006-06-23 03:32:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
we agree totally i used to work for plenty bosses thet only employed thin people and boy you daont dare pick up a kilo
2006-06-23 07:14:05 · answer #8 · answered by curlysue 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup. its an issue all the way from appearance to medical
2006-06-23 01:06:51 · answer #9 · answered by paulie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋