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Originally Posted by good vs evil
In the working world people are hired on their merits and not their physical appearance, unless you are a model. There are laws about job discrimination out there just for the purpose of a potential employer with your mind set for the protection of the potential employee.
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If you beileve this I think you're being a tad naive. they may tell you to you face but at the back of their mind it is part of the decision to hire people.
I know this is just a yahoo fluff piece but this was front page yesterday:
6. Being overweight can work against you.
Even though overweight individuals can be fast on their feet and slim people can be lazy, an interviewer might assume an obese job candidate won’t be able to keep up at a “high-performance” company. Cohen gives the example of a manufacturing company that prided itself on efficiency and speed. Every prospective employee was taken on a walking tour of the large plant before being hired. If the prospect couldn’t keep up with the owner’s fast pace on the facility tour, he or she wouldn’t be hired. If you’re worried your size may be working against you, Cohen suggests emphasizing how adept and resourceful you are.
I'm sure a large amount of potential employers might discriminate against me have visable tattoos despite them having no bearing on my ability to do the job...