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23-03-2008, 07:55 PM
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Hi! I'm just wondering as to whether or not height discrimination exists in HK when it comes to getting a job. Thanks. | |
23-03-2008, 08:36 PM
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| | | Ummm only for flight crew and the emergency services I'd assume.
What role would you actually be looking for? | |
23-03-2008, 08:43 PM
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| | In principle if your size counts as a disability then discrimination is illegal unless the employer can demonstrate that it means that you couldn't do the job. For example, there is minimum reach requirement on airline cabin to be able to shut lockers and do other safety related stuff. Hong Kong Law Chapter 487 Disability Discrimination Ordinance
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23-03-2008, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by jimbo  Ummm only for flight crew and the emergency services I'd assume.
What role would you actually be looking for? | well, its banking and finance for me. Point is, have there been any cases in HK that you guys are aware of? I mean, I'd assume the average height of a guy from HK is around 5'4-5'6? If that's the case, I hopefully won't have any problems if ever.
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23-03-2008, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by torquay well, its banking and finance for me. Point is, have there been any cases in HK that you guys are aware of? I mean, I'd assume the average height of a guy from HK is around 5'4-5'6? If that's the case, I hopefully won't have any problems if ever. | I've never come across any, But then I'm 5ft 10 so I don't have a problem anyway!
I'd say the average height for most local guys is nearer 5'6-5'7, they're certainly taller than say 10 years ago. | |
23-03-2008, 09:33 PM
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23-03-2008, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by torquay well, its banking and finance for me. Point is, have there been any cases in HK that you guys are aware of? I mean, I'd assume the average height of a guy from HK is around 5'4-5'6? If that's the case, I hopefully won't have any problems if ever. | If you do encounter any problems you can always take that chip off your shoulder and perch on it - that should give you an extra few inches... | |
23-03-2008, 09:48 PM
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| | Well, I know a couple of mental midgets who work at high levels in banking.  | |
23-03-2008, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by PDLM If you do encounter any problems you can always take that chip off your shoulder and perch on it - that should give you an extra few inches... | Ah you mean the Napoleon complex? | |
23-03-2008, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by KnowItAll Well, I know a couple of mental midgets who work at high levels in banking. | How much of a midget?  | | Tools | Search | | | | | Rate This Thread | | | All times are GMT +8. The time now is 05:18 AM. | |
