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What job doesn't require reading ability? (lemmy.world)

submitted 10 months ago by zovits@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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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?

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[–] foggy@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Barback.

Prep cook.

Custodian.

Facilities teams.

Driver (delivery, Uber)

Trainer

Retail

Mover/moving company

Salesman (for specialty items like guitars or cars).

Farmhand.

Auto body shop work

Welder

Street performer/artist

So many jobs don't require the ability to read, but they almost all require that you acquire a skill or knowledge base.

[–] Tuss@lemmy.world 9 points 10 months ago (3 children)

Driver (delivery,

So that's why my food delivery person never understands how to get into my building even though there are very detailed instructions.

[–] spauldo@lemmy.ml 2 points 10 months ago

My father is barely literate and has been a trucker for over 30 years.

[–] Thisfox@sopuli.xyz 2 points 10 months ago

I expect it is more "can't be stuffed" than "can't work it out" but sure, that too.

[–] Pantherina@feddit.de 1 points 10 months ago

Or what is said there on that street sign

[–] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Facilities teams

Don't they need to read the instructions for the cleaning supplies? Especially because those are industry strength and would most likely need to be diluted?

Auto body shop work

Same here. Read und understand car manuals and safety stuff.

[–] foggy@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

I work in an organization where many of our facilities staff are immigrants, and completely illiterate (even in their own language). So, no. They need a facilities director/supervisor/building manager to guide them in their roles.

Same for auto body shops, as long as you're working on vehicles before a certain year, you can learn all you need to know an be effective in your role.