[Missouri-l] A Question about Getting A Job

[Tracey Hawkins]

Recently I heard from a person who spoke to a blind professional about increasing the odds of getting a job as a blind person. Let me ask you and get your opinion....

If you are interviewing and have a skepital would-be employer, would you be willing to provide the employer a letter of resignation (in advance, to be handed in whenever they felt it was necessary) in order to increase your odds of getting hired? The letter would basically say that "I resign effective immediately due to the fact that I am unable to successfully do my job. I will not pursue legal action."

This blind professional said that the letter would tell the employer that, as a blind person, you would be willing to have them submit this letter if you fail to do your job. It would effectively remove any risk with hiring a blind person. He feels that it would take the fear out of them dealing with someone who may not be able to do the job and having to fire them. He feels it would also remove the threat of a lawsuit if they needed to fire that person for whatever reason, with performance being key.

Opinions... Do you agree or disagree? Would you hand in such a letter to get a job?

Thanks for your feedback!

Tracey
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