Career/Employment

While employers may be reluctant to offer positions to overweight males due to increased cost and negative perception of appearance, men need to set high goals when pursuing employment. The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) provides protection against discrimination. It is futile for men to give up goals and dreams as a result of overweight. Confidence in your ability to excel in a career is a step in the right direction toward a positive self-image and weight loss.
Required physical tests to assess performance required for job
Clothing adaptations: uniforms may not be available in extra large sizes
Predisposition to physical disability
Limited performance as a result of limited agility
Increased costs for employer due to illness, early retirement, premature death
Negative representation of employer: unhealthy, unattractive appearance, lack of motivation, undisciplined
Wheelchair ramps
Flexible scheduling
Job share
Heavy-duty office furniture and larger spaces to accommodate larger size
Accident prone
Inability to wear safety equipment to prevent injury
Perceived as health risk
Less likely to be promoted due to low self-esteem and negative body image
Perceived as less intelligent, lazy, lacking friends

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