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?
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.
So that’s why my food delivery person never understands how to get into my building even though there are very detailed instructions.
I expect it is more “can’t be stuffed” than “can’t work it out” but sure, that too.
My father is barely literate and has been a trucker for over 30 years.
Trucker is fine.
Working as a food delivery driver for like uber eats or like wise then you need to be able to read the delivery instructions.
Or what is said there on that street sign
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?
Same here. Read und understand car manuals and safety stuff.
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.
Auto body workers still need to read. Try mixing Bondo without being able to read measures or weights. How about determining which box contains the proper replacement part?