Should multilingual people be paid more than non?

It depends if it actually effects your job. If im at work noone cares if i could speak 5 languages because it has nothing to do with what im doing.

Only if the languages they speak add value to whatever job they have, otherwise, no.

Depends on if it's a job boon adding flexibility and value, more skills means more utility and that generally garners higher pay

I could be fluent in Spanish but if I work in a Singapore company dealing with folk who primarily speak english....not very useful is it?

Why?

Yes cause it makes Americans who only speak English , mad 😌

How about a dual personality? Get paid double? 🤔

It would depend on the job.

If their language skills are in demand or required in the job they are applying for (or already working in), then yes.

IE: As just one example .... If you work in a call center, then you should get paid more if you are multilingual.

that would be like paying a wal-mart greeter more money because they possess some useless non-applicable talent like being able to lick their own elbows... 🤔

I can tell right now knowing multiple computer languages never helped me drive a front end loader, nor a Scizor lift! 🙃😈😁

Not unless it is useful for the job. But multilingual people often have access to more jobs in other languages

If it's needed for the job, yes. Spanish can often get you a pay differential in certain fields.

At my job, bi-lingual use that skill to land the job then complain when asked to assist with interpreting

Only if it's relevant to them doing more work for the company. What kind of question is this lol

If they are using more than one language at work then yes

It’s a skill in demand these days for sure in a lot of areas

Not if their job doesn’t require other languages, no.

Only if their first language is other than American English.

If it's an additional skill the company uses to make money then yes

Only if the particular position requires it.

I speak multiple languages I don't get paid enough

Only if its part of their job

Yes because I'm multilingual.

It's supply and demand. If they desperately need multilingual people, they'll pay more to get them.

Only if it brings a large benefit to the position.
Like if you work in a call center calling foreign nations or deal in international trade.


Not if you're a construction worker or run a cash register