Would you hire a morbidly obese person?

[Anonymous]

He's smart, very competent and has a great sense of humor. He has tons of good references. He dresses well considering his girth. He's getting tons of interviews but no offers.

How can I help him get a job?

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

What field?

[Anonymous]

IT

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:IT

Well then, of course I would.

[Anonymous]

I hire 12-18 people each year. Yes, I would if it was a white collar position. Is it desk work?

Don't chalk his not getting hired up to his weight. I do think that can contribute to a feeling of slight discomfort in the interviews, but if he's well-dressed they should be able to see beyond that to his skills, personality and what he brings to the table.

[Anonymous]

Yes.

[Anonymous]

Why wouldn't you? Sounds like he has great qualifications.

[Anonymous]

How big is he - height to weight?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hire 12-18 people each year. Yes, I would if it was a white collar position. Is it desk work?

Don't chalk his not getting hired up to his weight. I do think that can contribute to a feeling of slight discomfort in the interviews, but if he's well-dressed they should be able to see beyond that to his skills, personality and what he brings to the table.

Yes, it is desk work. He was laid off recently (many layoffs here) and has had many interviews - he's amazing on paper and has such a charismatic personality. I can't figure out why no one is biting but I wonder if it is the weight.

[Anonymous]

He is tall, probably a little over 300 pounds

[Anonymous]

An obese woman: yes.

An obese man: no.

[Anonymous]

I'm technically morbidly obese. I have no problems at work related to weight. I don't need a special chair, I don't have knee problems, and granted, I AM currently eating food at my desk right now, but it's almonds.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:An obese woman: yes.

An obese man: no.

Interesting, most studies show the opposite, that people are more likely to hire an obese man than obese woman.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:An obese woman: yes.

An obese man: no.

Interesting, most studies show the opposite, that people are more likely to hire an obese man than obese woman.

Exactly why. An obese woman is going to know that and work harder. Society is very tough on female obesity, not so for male obesity. So I don't think he would work as hard, to say the least

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:An obese woman: yes.

An obese man: no.

Interesting, most studies show the opposite, that people are more likely to hire an obese man than obese woman.

Exactly why. An obese woman is going to know that and work harder. Society is very tough on female obesity, not so for male obesity. So I don't think he would work as hard, to say the least

If you're morbidly obese I think it is hard on either gender.