![]() 08/11/2015 at 17:51 • Filed to: None | ![]() | ![]() |
What is ,“You’re overqualified for that position and you should have known it.”?
Jeez.. It’s a loong story and I’ll spare y’all.
At least I’m only being transferred (for now) and not booted. Time to double down on sending out resumes!
![]() 08/11/2015 at 17:56 |
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picture related? either way sorry about the bad news :/
![]() 08/11/2015 at 17:57 |
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Didnt you just get that job?
![]() 08/11/2015 at 17:59 |
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Not related. Carriers leaving the Insurance Auctions park behind my shop a lot.
![]() 08/11/2015 at 18:01 |
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Yup! They’ve had me running maniacal OT too. Then they complained that I put them over budget for the contract..
(Side note.. I’ll shoot you a reply tonite.)
![]() 08/11/2015 at 18:09 |
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Well over qualified is better that NOT qualified.
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So I guess it was your job to make sure to look at your own qualifications when you hired yourself? Or is the boss just blaming you for his own mistake of hire?
![]() 08/11/2015 at 18:12 |
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Ever since the recession more people are over qualified because the ones that could went back to schools and certificate programs. I had a friend of mine that ran a pizza place where all of his drivers had masters degrees.
![]() 08/11/2015 at 18:22 |
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That’s what confuses me. I applied and interviewed for a spot I should have been just right for.
![]() 08/11/2015 at 18:25 |
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Personal opinion, MBAs are a dime a dozen.
![]() 08/11/2015 at 18:27 |
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I’m with you. Oddly, my lack of one has played in my favor.
![]() 08/11/2015 at 18:35 |
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*Can be, but I mostly agree with you. Places that OFFER them are a dime a dozen. Good places are expensive, hard to get into, in person, full time, etc etc etc (aka inaccessible to most people).
![]() 08/11/2015 at 18:36 |
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Oh, so you’re saying that you didn’t walk into the interview room and ask yourself questions and look over your own qualifications? Huh. That seems to be what the boss is accusing you of.
![]() 08/11/2015 at 18:42 |
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I’ve noticed that to, unless you get one from a top 10 program. It’s pretty pointless.
![]() 08/11/2015 at 18:43 |
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I hate the concept of “overqualification.”. If you’re willing to do the job for what they’re willing to pay, what’s the damn problem? It really only makes sense in term of employee retention, but when they’re the ones moving you, then it makes no sense at all.
Good luck on the job search!
![]() 08/11/2015 at 18:55 |
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Which is why most of them come from University of Phoenix.
![]() 08/11/2015 at 18:57 |
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I can count on one hand the number of Harvard MBAs Ive run across.
![]() 08/11/2015 at 19:26 |
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I’ve never been too fond of: “Oh great, you’re still here. I’ve got a special project for you.”
![]() 08/11/2015 at 19:30 |
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You nailed it! That’s exactly how I feel right now.
It’s like a real life Dilbert comic.
You’re still here. Check your Spam folder..
![]() 08/11/2015 at 20:24 |
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Yes I agree. This hits close to home for several reasons. Anyway, one main thing is that some businesses are reluctant to hire people who are used to having a certain pay grade and could easily ascend in the company because of their skills. They want someone moldable yet content. Someone who isn’t a threat to their shoddy, complacent work force.
![]() 08/11/2015 at 20:26 |
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Sometimes people ask me why i still work my current job. And one of the many answers is the sheer bullshit of stuff just like this.
![]() 08/11/2015 at 21:27 |
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Wow, your boss does not sound pleasant. And I look forward to your email