Confused about why I can't get a job?

[plainsman48]

Originally Posted by acfreema

When I was told by a potential employer that they felt my skills wouldn't be properly utilized by the basic tasks they needed completed, I asked how being over-qualified would prevent me from being an excellent employee.

I worked three jobs at the same time - menial ones included to get to where I am now - a masters. The thing is I have field agents with no degrees who make more money than I do! Having a big city degree is no assurance of getting a well paying job in the western states.

[wondertrev]

Perhaps that's true if all you're looking for is money, but the academic lifestyle can't be beat..... Especially since AF spouses tend to move around, a portable credential is a rather valuable thing to have, especially a 'big city degree' from Minot State.

[CoteauKid]

Originally Posted by acfreema

Not always true, I have met a variety of people with advanced degrees who are content to work remedial jobs because they're comfortable. By making yourself valuable to a restaurant, you're guaranteed employment. In the end, the biggest problem is management that doesn't know how to be management.

I wasn't trying to imply that there aren't any people who are content to work in a position that falls below their qualifications. I'd gladly take and keep a job I was overqualified for if the pay was enough to make a comfortable living.

[tijlover]

Originally Posted by etjaipleure

I have a job right now, but I am looking for a new one. Working every night until 10 pm and every weekend until 10pm is really putting my social life to 0. And I never see my husband, he comes home around midnight or 1 am and gets weekends off and sometimes he works 8pm to 8am and then we really never see each other. Just curious about how to go about getting a day time job with regular hours.

Wouldn't you have something to complain about, living in this 7/24 city!

The casino's are at their busiest on weekends, so they give most of their employees weekdays off. And, in addition, you might be working 8pm to 4am, or 4am to noon, or noon to 8pm or any other combination of shifts. You work a 9-5er, wife works at a casino or some other 24/7 non-casino establishment, your only weekends spent together will be on your 1 or 2-week vacations every year.

You meet someone at a single's bar here, the two most important questions you ask first: What hours do you work? What days are you off?

I work graveyard shift, haven't had a weekend off in 8 years (except vacations), but I've adjusted well. One bonus: cheaper hotel rooms during the week.

But I do empathize with your plight.