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Careers for a colorblind person

darius8

darius8

Jan 12, 2009
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S.F. Bay Area, California
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Hey guys, I've got a nephew who's looking for a new career. But since he's colorblind (the red /green type) he may not have a wide selection. He likes working with his hands and wants something technical but I'm thinking he'll have to be more realistic.

Does anyone have any suggestions?
 
#8
Handyman said:
Really? Unless you want to fly aircraft, I don't think color blindness is going to limit your career opportunities.

What exactly do you think he won't be able to do?
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Well, I'm ruling out anything medical or mechanical repairing because I think being able to see colors are important to succeed in that line of work.
My suggestions to him was: Solar (PV) design and installation, computer programming or repair, fiber optic installation, wireless technology, drafting.

Not to sure of these: welding technology, construction management, web site designing, waste water management.
 
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darius8 said:
Well, I'm ruling out anything medical or mechanical repairing because I think being able to see colors are important to succeed in that line of work.
My suggestions to him was: Solar (PV) design and installation, computer programming or repair, fiber optic installation, wireless technology, drafting.

Not to sure of these: welding technology, construction management, web site designing, waste water management.
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How bad is his colorblindness? Don't limit him when it probably won't be a problem.
 
#18
darius8 said:
Well, I'm ruling out anything medical or mechanical repairing because I think being able to see colors are important to succeed in that line of work.
My suggestions to him was: Solar (PV) design and installation, computer programming or repair, fiber optic installation, wireless technology, drafting.

Not to sure of these: welding technology, construction management, web site designing, waste water management.
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Red-Green deficiency does not mean you can't see red/green.

It means you have reduced acuity, and you tend to have a hard differentiating greenish-brown from reddish-brown.

Seeing things like red/green stop lights? Not an issue for someone with normal red-green deficiency.

The only place I've ever found it a hindrance is in blood tracking deer.
 
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darius8 said:
Hey guys, I've got a nephew who's looking for a new career. But since he's colorblind (the red /green type) he may not have a wide selection. He likes working with his hands and wants something technical but I'm thinking he'll have to be more realistic.

Does anyone have any suggestions?
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I'm color blind. It held me back from my first job choice in the US Navy, but that wasn't really a big deal.

He can't be a pilot. The military will exclude him from working on electronics. Certain Fire Departments will not allow him certain jobs.

Most other things he'll be fine.
 

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