Why does our country (USA) allow immigrants who do not know how to talk english, into getting jobs in the USA?

Question

I have worked at a grocery store for several years. Starting about three years ago, the grocery chains started their hiring immigrants, whether they do or don't speak the english language. I'm an American who was born in the United States of America. The job that I do is in public. Any of us are subposed to answer questions that customers ask us. The immigrants who work the same job that I do get paid the same amount per hour that I do. Also, they get the same benefits that I get.

Answer 1

Our country is based on immigrants. It was immigrants that built this country and continue to build this country, English speaking or not. With the exception of the native American, all of our ancestors immigrated here. These immigrants that do not speak English are taking jobs that most Americans don't want. To clean your house or build your house doesn't require a grasp of the English language. I would only add that immigrants need to come into the US legally. That is where the focus should be. My ancestors came to this country legally because they had a desire to be Americans and have all the rights and opportunities that go with that honor.

Answer 2

Want to know how REALLY bad it is?

My wife's cousin was born in Cuba. Came to this country two years ago from Cuba. Speaks NO English. Went to a government employment agency. Got a job two days after arriving in the US working for the school board cleaning classrooms; $15 per hour TO START! Now 2 years later is the supervisor. Making $20 per hour and still can BARELY speak English.

YOU and I try to do this! See what kind of job offers we get. It is better to leave the US, become a citizen of another country, and return as a foreigner. You will get all kinds of financial help.

Answer 3

Don't know, but if you figure it out I would love to know. I was laid off last year. Work for Lockheed Martin, and due to "reduction in workforce" I was one of those chosen. Any ways, I live close to the Mexico border, and I am unable to get a job cause I don't speak the language (Spanish). I personally think it is reverse discrimination. I you live in the USA speak English. We Americans should not have to speak a foreign language in order to work in this country (USA). So ridiculous!! You can not even be a school teacher here in Texas, our area, without being certified in Spanish language. Half of our schools are Spanish speaking classrooms. Well, I could go on and on, but I won't.

Answer 4

Because they're doing jobs where it is not necessary to speak english. Because they are often coming from countries with poor working conditions, they are also willing to work for less pay. And for the record, do you think it would be a better idea for the US to NOT allow people who can't speak english to work in the US? Or do you only think they shouldn't be allowed to work at certain jobs (specifically yours)? I really don't feel much sympathy for the guys who complain about getting laid off because their job is getting outsourced or given to someone who will work for less. I think the argument is juvenile and selfish because people are essentially saying that other people should not be given the same opportunities as they have had. If somebody is willing to do the same thing you do, at about the same level of efficiency, but for cheaper, why shouldn't the job go to that person? If you were willing to take a large pay cut, you could keep your job. People would rather ***** and moan as opposed to learn new skills though.

Answer 5

hehehe. immigrants who do not know how to 'talk' English? Um, okay - because 'our' country is mostly populated by decedents of immigrants ie. Unless you're a native Indian - your ancestors emigrated to this country at one point. And because people who were born here and lived in the U.S. their whole lives can barely 'SPEAK' English anyways - so who can tell the difference?

Answer 6

Because Employers hire them for a much lower rate of pay than they would have to Pay someone born in the USA.

Answer 7

What are you referring to Immigrants.USA is a Melting Pot there are lots of people that speak (not talk) different languages.

Immigrants referring to Mexicans they are very hard workers who Value the importants of work to survive.While residents of the USA are complaining that they have not received there 15 min. break etc..LoL.
I agree with Flah10..

Answer 8

English is a very tough language to learn. They are just trying to better their lives. Maybe also, you don't inspire people to speak with you.

Answer 9

What is all this crap? this is and always has been an English speaking country. See how far you get in any other country if you don't speak their language.

Answer 10

Because in the United States of America does not matter if you are black or white, catholic or muslim, boy or girl, heterosexual or homosexual, rich or poor and if you speak spanish or english.

YOU ARE FREE TO BUY Playboy or the Bible.
YOU ARE FREE TO BUY Gospel or Gangsta Rap.
YOU ARE FREE TO BUY Exxon Mobil or Chevron Texaco.
YOU ARE FREE TO BUY Pepsi or Coca-Cola.