I have been on several interviews and have been filling out applications at dozens of local jobs but no luck. Could it be my weight getting in the way of landing a job?
2006-11-01 03:31:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Taken,... is out of touch with the work environment when she says that employers aren't supposed to discriminate. In today's job market, with all the increases in medical insurance premiums, an employer HAS to weed out potential employees who present obvious health risks, such as smokers, the obese, or any number of other health problems.
Could your weight be a factor in gaining employment? I'd say it was the principle cause of you not getting job offers.
2006-11-01 03:49:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if your qualified for the job they may have not hired you because of your weight, which isnt right but does happen. Just make sure you have your game face on when you go into an interview.
You may want to exercise by just taking walks which is low inpack, to loose weight for your health not just for a job!
2006-11-01 11:48:26 · answer #2 · answered by bgirl262 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As bad as it sounds the answer is yes. A lot of people view a persons physical apperance as a big sign on how they will perform at work. A lot of peoplethink If a person does not take care of there own body then are they really going to go the extra mile at work. But just keep your head up. Everyones views are different.
2006-11-01 11:36:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that depends on the job, do you have a resume? Are you qualified? Do you have limited physical restrictions due to your weight? I would suggest going to the nearest unemployment office and speaking with someone who may be able to asess and assist you...Good Luck!
2006-11-01 11:35:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most employers don't want to go to the trouble of hiring and training a person who looks like they are about to pass a Big Mac through their aorta. Loosing a few pounds probably wouldn't hurt your prospects.
2006-11-01 11:33:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately yes it can. There can be a certain stigma (or Stereotype) associated that overweight people are lazy. With health care costs skyrocketing the company may be concerned that their insurance rates can go up, or that overweight people may not be as healthy, employee may not show up everyday, may be sick alot.
2006-11-01 11:37:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They might think you are lazy if its not a job where your moving Bulks (example Walmart, Sams, Home Depot or Hospitals)
2006-11-01 11:33:28 · answer #7 · answered by Chauni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes the company might not want to assume the health risk
2006-11-01 11:39:01 · answer #8 · answered by robert s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would hope not, but it might be. They are not supposed to discriminate though.
2006-11-01 11:33:44 · answer #9 · answered by Virginia Gal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋