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[quote=Anonymous] it is well documented that people who are overweight or discriminated against in every field.  I am quite certain that it happens more often than not in the nanny field, simply because there are no repercussions for those who do it. Nannies cannot call HR.

As to whether it is a valid reason to discriminate, being overweight does not in itself indicate anything about the ability or activity level of the individual, anymore than being thin automatically makes you a triathlete.   Furthermore, while Manning is certainly a physically challenging job, there are many many other factors related to personality, skill set, and fit with the family that have nothing to do with activity level or physical ability, that may make a candidate a better fit.   A middle-aged heavyset candidate with a perfect driving record and years of experience may very well be a better fit for some families then a younger nanny who is thin and athletic and very energetic.   Asking would you hire a fat nanny or a thin one is a kin to asking would you hire an educated nanny or an uneducated one  or would you hire an expensive nanny or an inexpensive one.   Any answer other than "it obviously depends on the circumstances and the candidate pool" says much more about the person answering than it does about any nanny candidates involved. [/quote]

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