shouldnt have to learn another language

[Phoenix Of Destiny]

so im a farm equipment mechanic i work on tractors,combines,uniloaders, i work at a dairy farm that employees a bunch of mexicans as the milking crew who only one speaks any english they also clean out the stalls using the uniloaders and if theres a problem it gets brought to me. my boss is hinting at hes getting tired of me having to call him and get him to translate for me.. i honestly dont think its my responsability to learn spanish

am i wrong in my thinking ?

[TealShell]

At risk of being flamed, no i don't think its your responsibility to learn Spanish.

I know people enter the usa from Mexico to have a better life etc
But it would make more sense for them to learn English since they are going to be living there.

[Mandimoo]

I agree, although learning a language (at his expense) could give you better job prospects in the future, especially if used conversationally.

[Isoverity]

If everyone is speaking Spanish no doubt your boss is hiring illegals. I have no advice but if it were me I would look into reporting him. it sounds like sooner or latter he may want someone bilingual and then it will be you hung out to dry

[Phoenix Of Destiny]

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Originally Posted by Isoverity

If everyone is speaking Spanish no doubt your boss is hiring illegals. I have no advice but if it were me I would look into reporting him. it sounds like sooner or latter he may want someone bilingual and then it will be you hung out to dry

rather not get involved... there have been a few incidents where the mexicans got drunk and brought knives out. if they think i cost them a job or got them introuble i dont want to wind up in a ditch