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jobs and transportation? (self.Blind)
submitted by syn_syn_ack_ack
I've been job hunting since before this pandemic, but since my current employment future is uncertain now I've been spending more time on it. I'm looking for a job in IT, and I have a degree and several certifications. I've had several interviews but no offers.
The problem I keep running into is that every IT job nowadays expects you to drive from site to site. Most in-house IT departments nowadays are for larger companies and serve several sites. Smaller companies contract out to an MSP that also serves multiple clients. Either way I'm expected to drive.
Most of my experience is in networking (Cisco) but I know Linux and have a Security+ cert (just took the exam the week before the lockdown). I've mostly been applying for entry-level jobs, even though I have some experience, in a data-center no less, and figured employers would be more likely to hire a blind person for entry level help desk jobs rather than as a network admin.
TL;DR what tree should I be barking up?
The problem I keep running into is that every IT job nowadays expects you to drive from site to site. Most in-house IT departments nowadays are for larger companies and serve several sites. Smaller companies contract out to an MSP that also serves multiple clients. Either way I'm expected to drive.
Most of my experience is in networking (Cisco) but I know Linux and have a Security+ cert (just took the exam the week before the lockdown). I've mostly been applying for entry-level jobs, even though I have some experience, in a data-center no less, and figured employers would be more likely to hire a blind person for entry level help desk jobs rather than as a network admin.
TL;DR what tree should I be barking up?
80percentaccurate 13 points 3y ago
Take advantage of the current situation. Most companies are going to be doing interviews over the phone or video conference right now. Do not tell them you are blind until they offer you the job. In the US there are very strict guidelines employers have to follow which includes not asking you about your vision until an offer is on the table. Hiring you a driver is a reasonable accommodation which you may be entitled to. If they ask about driving mention that you may need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability but that you can perform all other aspects of the job required of you. Don’t go into details until the job is offered. They can ask you questions if you bring it up, but not vice versa.
MouthfulOfCavity 3 points 3y ago
Hey, I have no advice to give about this, but you could crosspost this to r/ITCareerQuestions and r/CSCareerQuestions for a wider audience
MostlyBlindGamer 2 points 3y ago
Maybe higher level positions won't require you to drive.
By shifting your search to those you might be killing two birds with one stone: you get a fixed desk job and you get paid more.
By shifting your search to those you might be killing two birds with one stone: you get a fixed desk job and you get paid more.
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