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Can people with Anosmia work? What kind of work can they perform?
See how people with experience in Anosmia give their opinion about whether people with Anosmia can work and what kind of jobs are more appropriated for people with Anosmia
Having Anosmia would limit work in any field which requires a good sense of smell, for instance being a chef or working as a perfumer.
Posted Mar 20, 2017 by DebRose 1160
I work in the substance abuse/addiction field. So while I can't smell that people have been drinking, I look for mannerisms and visual cues that my warrant further investigation. Still, you can't join the military, be a chef or a firefighter. I was lucky in that l entered the military and served 20 years p before anosmia became better known.
Posted Apr 24, 2017 by JHG010462 1000
Yes, any work that doesn't rely on smelling things.
Posted May 20, 2017 by Amberg0sa 600
Anosmics can work in most jobs, as most jobs don't require a sense of smell.
Posted May 24, 2017 by Becky 950
Anosmiacs can work anywhere really. As long as it isn't linked with a job regarding smelling food/perfume etc
Posted Sep 11, 2017 by Katie 1800
I assume you can work in any field. Culinary may be hard.
Posted Sep 11, 2017 by Logan Troxel 200
Yes, of course. I suppose any type of employenebt where smell is necessary would be difficult. I could never be a cook or a baker since my taste is somewhat altered as well.
Posted Jan 28, 2019 by Kerry 2550
Yes. We can do any type of work, and may even be helpful in certain industries that you might think would be limited for us- such as culinary careers or wine tasting. Sometimes our lack of smell makes us specialists in helping understand flavour perception, increasing culinary enjoyment and other things of this nature. Sometimes anosmia comes in handy for smelly work that may be undesirable to others.
If you’ve ever told anyone you can’t smell, you’ve probably heard the phrase, “Oh, you’re so lucky you can’t smell.” Have you ever stopped to think when anosmia can be beneficial? Would there be certain jobs where having no sense of smell can help you succeed? What kind of jobs? Some of the best career options at your disposal if you live without your sense of smell are as follows:
Garbage Collector
Custodian/Janitor
Pig Farmer
If you'd like to read my full report, make sure you read the rest of my article here:
https://www.girlwhocantsmell.com/5-best-jobs-for-anosmics/
Garbage Collector
Custodian/Janitor
Pig Farmer
If you'd like to read my full report, make sure you read the rest of my article here:
https://www.girlwhocantsmell.com/5-best-jobs-for-anosmics/
Posted Jul 1, 2019 by Girl Who Can't Smell 1480
We can do any kind of work but should have someone with us who can smell for safety
Posted Oct 4, 2019 by Amy Somers 1600
Any work that requires tasting things would be out, i.e. chef, food prep, creating delicious meals.
Other work would be fine.
Other work would be fine.
Posted Jan 20, 2020 by mvallenlax 500
Translated from portuguese
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Can work yes usually.
Posted Sep 14, 2017 by Alyne 1250
