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Definitely, but it's the flexibility of the job that keeps me there. I make about AUD$21 p/h and I work part-time. I get sick leave, study leave, annual leave PLUS a pretty hefty bonus at Xmas time. It's an office admin job but there is no way I'd take a project based job that called for lots of meetings and after hours/weekend work.
I eventually want to work as a historian in the U.S, but the way things are going, I'll take whatever I can get when I move there. I won't have finished my degree, will probably transfer to another college if I can, but will still do office type work if I have to. I have savings, so am not panicked about it yet. Would like to be able to use my brain eventually though.
Yes I used to be underemployed in a big way when I got a BA two years ago and still had a part time 20 hr/week job as my only job. Now I have more hours but it's "only" customer service, not what I went to school for. So yeah, I guess I'm still underemployed, even with an almost full time schedule.
In normal times, not these days, underemployment, especially among college graduates, is a bigger problem than unemployment. The English major driving a truck, Business major working as a secretary, the Law School graduate working as a paralegal. But sometimes it is a fine line, I heard of an English major working as a railroad conductor. Not using the degree, but was making more money.
Do you have a degree and years of experience but find yourself still in a junior/entry level position? OR do you have a degree but find yourself in a job that doesn't even require it?
How many years will you think the recession will delay your career?
I WAS underemployed until today. I was fired.
I was an Financial Analyst than Investment Banker for 12 years than I was downsized. I took a job to keep the bills paid than that turned into a 2 year long awful experience. So here I am...back a square 1.
I was underemployed last year when I took a part-time job at a book store making $8 when I was previously making $50,000 annually and hold a master's degree in management.
But it helped my sanity, got me out of the house and helped with Hawaiian wedding plans I had. After a few months I took a temp job making $15 hourly and then another at $18 hourly and things have definitely gotten better.
I say take whatever work you can to get back in the workforce.
Great example of what can happen when you don't give up.
[quote=pvande55;14832489]In normal times, not these days, underemployment, especially among college graduates, is a bigger problem than unemployment. The English major driving a truck, Business major working as a secretary, the Law School graduate working as a paralegal. But sometimes it is a fine line, I heard of an English major working as a railroad conductor. Not using the degree, but was making more money.[/quote]
I don't blame him/her. Make that money and read Shakespeare on breaks.
I'm making about $20,000 a year less than my experience and education would dictate - 20 hours a week, no benefits, etc.
I hate going into a job that isn't challenging, isn't rewarding, and has no chance of advancement. I do it because that is far better than taking a check that I know my government doesn't have the money for.
Rand Paul is 100% right. If you are offered a job, even menial, and far less than you would normally accept, you ought to take it. It's far better from a moral standpoint to work at something "below" you than sit on the sidelines accepting a handout for 2 years.
I nearly relocated to Kentucky and would have been proud to vote and to volunteer for Rand Paul's election.
i do basic help desk work that doesnt require a degree. IT degree hasnt been put to use since i got it 2.5 years ago
most of the people here have no IT background. feels like a giant waste of time =/
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