Hypothetically, if a colleague has repeatedly demonstrated the utter lack of reading comprehension skills (like pulling the same door labelled “push” for the hundredth time), what job could one suggest for them where this “disability” wouldn’t be detrimental?

  • Jeena@jemmy.jeena.net
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    1 year ago

    Dishwasher, cleaner, cook in a smaller kitchen.

    At least those a friend of mine did who came already illitterate from Afghanistan to Sweden and also didn’t learn to read and write in Sweden yet (despite being very good in speaking the swedish language after a couple of years.)

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      1 year ago

      Shouldn’t a dishwasher or cook be able to read and follow instructions, like regarding water temperature, food safety, etc?

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        They gave him the instructions verbally and gave him the training before he was allowed to do it alone.