August 2006 Weddings
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NER: working "beneath" education level
Elizabeth's post yesterday about the lawyer working in WalMart really freaked me out. I'm not sure if I'm looking for opinions or a pep talk, but let's just say I'm facing the very real prospect of taking work that does not require my level of education or skill set. Anyone else done this? I guess I'm wondering how bad it will be. How do you explain that period of employment away on a resume?
:: telling self to take deep breaths and not panic ::
Re: NER: working "beneath" education level
I fantasize about it every once in a while.
The best skill I've acquired while in my industry is the art of "spin." Frankly, if you are going to get laid off as a lawyer/banker/accountant, it is much better to work in a Wal-Mart than to be not working at all. It shows you were willing to do whatever it takes to remain gainfully employed, even if it was away from your core career path.
ETA: My best answer for my situation? I moved to an area prior to securing full time employment. While I searched for a position, I worked at x in order to provide for my family. I am a hard working, capable employee willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
Depending on the situation, you may be able to just say, "I had to pay the rent/mortgage. It wasn't what I wanted to do, but my landlord/lender wasn't going to just wait around until I found something better." In the current economic times, I think most people would understand this.
Ha! I do it more than once in awhile.....