The story is – my work just opened a store nearby here and I took the job as receiving clerk. I took that position because I don’t have to deal with customers. I’m not excellent lip-reading or speak, so I can’t really help customers. One thing I really hate go to restroom or time out for lunch, I had to walk through store to reach it. I’ve been approached by customers several times already.
I told my co-worker (he’s customer service on the floor) about it. And then he told me about his last job which he had deaf co-worker. He said that his deaf co-worker wore a badge saying, “I’m deaf” and if a customer come up to him – he would point to his badge and then he’d find salesperson to assist the customer.
WTF??? That was stupidest thing I have ever heard. I told my co-worker if the company made me wear that badge, I’d quit. He asked me why and I compared it with Jewish that wore arm brand with David star on it before WWII. He seems to be baffled with my explanation. Then he said he thought it’s easier that way with a shrug. And then I said it’s not right and I can’t imagine any company force deaf people to wear that badge.
I wanted to hear your opinion – is it okay for deaf people to wear special badge saying “I’m deaf” during work hour? Is it cross the line? Am I being overreact on that one?
I told my co-worker (he’s customer service on the floor) about it. And then he told me about his last job which he had deaf co-worker. He said that his deaf co-worker wore a badge saying, “I’m deaf” and if a customer come up to him – he would point to his badge and then he’d find salesperson to assist the customer.
WTF??? That was stupidest thing I have ever heard. I told my co-worker if the company made me wear that badge, I’d quit. He asked me why and I compared it with Jewish that wore arm brand with David star on it before WWII. He seems to be baffled with my explanation. Then he said he thought it’s easier that way with a shrug. And then I said it’s not right and I can’t imagine any company force deaf people to wear that badge.
I wanted to hear your opinion – is it okay for deaf people to wear special badge saying “I’m deaf” during work hour? Is it cross the line? Am I being overreact on that one?