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Hi, can being underemployed in a McJob for first job out of college really significantly harm a recent college grad's career for years?A lot of news outlets like fortune say that it can.I am just not sure.My parents dont really think McJobs are a big issue in America.I do not agree.Thanks in advance..
Only in the sense that you are that far behind your peers if you hadn't developed any skills in college that made it worth spending years there instead of being in the workforce already
Only in the sense that you are that far behind your peers if you hadn't developed any skills in college that made it worth spending years there instead of being in the workforce already
okay thanks MLSFan.I ask because I read that most people that take survival jobs out of college are still undermployed a decade later.
They aren't underemployed... they think they deserve better jobs, but if they can't get hired for them, how are they underemployed and not underskilled for those other jobs?
Or rather, how does having a degree in X subject make them an expert on coffee making at Starbucks? They aren't an overskilled barista because they never learned how to be one as their college degree
If they can get better jobs but choose not to move because they rather stay where they are, and that means taking a job outside their "degree", then that's what they have to do if they made that decision
edit: Do you look down at someone for taking a lower paying job if it fits their life/family situation better? Who are you to judge them on their job choices?
okay thanks MLSFan.I ask because I read that most people that take survival jobs out of college are still undermployed a decade later.
Is that because the jobs they went to school for are not there? That is whole danger about spending time and money on school and not be able to get a good paying job when you are finished. If you have to work at McDonalds after you graduate with a BA in something, that would really suck. I finished a 2 year degree in Radiography and I would not settle for anything less.
Now, I do not look down on anybody for having a low paying job. A job is a job. Im just saying, if I paid for school, it better be worth it.
Idk...I feel like people need to do a lot more research before going to school.
They aren't underemployed... they think they deserve better jobs, but if they can't get hired for them, how are they underemployed and not underskilled for those other jobs?
Or rather, how does having a degree in X subject make them an expert on coffee making at Starbucks? They aren't an overskilled barista because they never learned how to be one as their college degree
If they can get better jobs but choose not to move because they rather stay where they are, and that means taking a job outside their "degree", then that's what they have to do if they made that decision
edit: Do you look down at someone for taking a lower paying job if it fits their life/family situation better? Who are you to judge them on their job choices?
No, I never look down on someone who is a starbucks barista and has a college degree.I just thought underemployed was the standard terminology for someone who has a college degree and is working at a job that does not require one.Sorry....I really was not trying to offend.
I just thought underemployed was the standard terminology for someone who has a college degree and is working at a job that does not require one.
It's the term people use who feel jaded because they aren't making 6 figures because they see other people doing so, they some how think by default they deserve it too regardless of all other factors that goes into making said "better" money
Is that because the jobs they went to school for are not there? That is whole danger about spending time and money on school and not be able to get a good paying job when you are finished. If you have to work at McDonalds after you graduate with a BA in something, that would really suck. I finished a 2 year degree in Radiography and I would not settle for anything less.
Now, I do not look down on anybody for having a low paying job. A job is a job. Im just saying, if I paid for school, it better be worth it.
Idk...I feel like people need to do a lot more research before going to school.
Okay.My parents required that I go to a college and get a degree...any degree.I was not good at the STEM fields due to poor math skills so they made me get a liberal arts degree.They said that a degree would get my foot in the door for a good job.
Okay.My parents required that I go to a college and get a degree...any degree.I was not good at the STEM fields due to poor math skills so they made me get a liberal arts degree.They said that a degree would get my foot in the door for a good job.
I bet you are much better in in Math than you think you are.
I bet you are much better in in Math than you think you are.
Thanks very much.I appreciate it.
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