It’s been long enough | ChristinaRiosRoman

Well, this is not what I was going to write about originally, but … I figured I’d complain instead of giving you an opinion you can live without.

Not unlike myself, I have a list:

(1) I hate Florida: the heat, living at home, being sequestered, etc.;

(2) I hate not having a job [add that to (1)];

(3) I miss Chicago and my life, in general;

(4) I miss persons and places [very specific ones];

(5) It seems I am over-qualified for every freakin’ job in the OP area [someone explain that one to me, please.];

(6) [I could go on and on forever].

So, instead I will list some things I am glad about:

(1) My mom finally decided to let me drive, after many an argument were voiced on my part as to why she should [employment issues won out!];

(2) There is Air Conditioning everywhere in Florida [except outside, but nothing/one is perfect]; and

(3) I still have money to pay my bills.

Couldn’t think of anything else which made me glad at the moment, though I did come up with more things for my complaint list. I just want a job; is that too much to ask for? Well, I’d also like an explanation on how I become over-qualified within a year of graduating from college. I am starting to think that people look at my resume, see University of Chicago, and throw it away – after calling to tell me that I am over-qualified!

:::sigh::: If I don’t find something soon, I am moving to Canada!

Well, on a brighter side, I am supposedly working on R&D with a friend for a business venture that is becoming increasingly burdensome; and I am not exactly risk-driven.

That’s all. I’m out.

1 Comment

Roberto Allende on December 19, 2004 at 4:48 am

Hey, I was bored and I started reading some of your old posts.

I used to interview people for jobs at a university.

I hope this answers your questions.

You can also go to a search engine and type: What overqualified really means.

What overqualified really means.

Employers generally have one (or more) of the following concerns about workers that they classify as ‘overqualified’:

You’ll be harder to get rid of if things don’t work out because of discrimination issues. If push comes to shove and the boss wants to fire you rather than your inexperienced coworker, they could be on shaky ground with the NLRB by retaining the lesser skilled (but more easily bossed?) employee.

You’re more likely to jump to another better paying job when the offer comes. Employers don’t want to have to go through the laborious process of hiring for this position anytime soon, and skilled and experienced employees sure look like headhunter bait from the employer’s perspective.

You’re going to cost them more, either in initial pay, raises, or sick leave. Employers hate to spend money, especially on employee pay – it seems to be a universal trait.

You’ll quickly get bored with the job, and act like the work is beneath your talents. Not only does this make it hard to motivate you, it might impact other workers as well.

http://www.jobfairy.com/articles/overqualified.htm

Consultants searching for jobs, especially those with solid experience and varied backgrounds, sometimes hear, “I’m sorry, but you’re overqualified for this position.” Being told you’re overqualified is frustrating, but it doesn’t always mean you’re out of the running. It means you have to understand, and then allay, the fears of the hiring manager and face the issue head-on in your interview.

Employers typically have the following objections to candidates with extra qualifications: You’ll get bored quickly; you won’t be satisfied with the salary; you’ll jump to another company as soon as you get a better offer. They believe that as soon as the economy picks up, you’ll leave and they’ll have to start all over with a candidate search and the new employee training curve.

http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-6331-5055017.html?tag=search

Employers don’t want to feel like they’re using a hammer to tap in a thumbtack. They’re worried:

You didn’t do your homework and won’t be interested once you learn the details of the position

You’ll quit as soon as something else opens up The work won’t challenge or motivate you

You won’t be a good team player or fit in with other employees

You’re too expensive

http://www.usatoday.com/money/jobcenter/jobhunt/careerpath/2002-11-12-overqualified_x.htm

Roberto Allende on December 19, 2004 at 4:48 am

Hey, I was bored and I started reading some of your old posts.

I used to interview people for jobs at a university.

I hope this answers your questions.

You can also go to a search engine and type: What overqualified really means.

What overqualified really means.

Employers generally have one (or more) of the following concerns about workers that they classify as ‘overqualified’:

You’ll be harder to get rid of if things don’t work out because of discrimination issues. If push comes to shove and the boss wants to fire you rather than your inexperienced coworker, they could be on shaky ground with the NLRB by retaining the lesser skilled (but more easily bossed?) employee.

You’re more likely to jump to another better paying job when the offer comes. Employers don’t want to have to go through the laborious process of hiring for this position anytime soon, and skilled and experienced employees sure look like headhunter bait from the employer’s perspective.

You’re going to cost them more, either in initial pay, raises, or sick leave. Employers hate to spend money, especially on employee pay – it seems to be a universal trait.

You’ll quickly get bored with the job, and act like the work is beneath your talents. Not only does this make it hard to motivate you, it might impact other workers as well.

http://www.jobfairy.com/articles/overqualified.htm

Consultants searching for jobs, especially those with solid experience and varied backgrounds, sometimes hear, “I’m sorry, but you’re overqualified for this position.” Being told you’re overqualified is frustrating, but it doesn’t always mean you’re out of the running. It means you have to understand, and then allay, the fears of the hiring manager and face the issue head-on in your interview.

Employers typically have the following objections to candidates with extra qualifications: You’ll get bored quickly; you won’t be satisfied with the salary; you’ll jump to another company as soon as you get a better offer. They believe that as soon as the economy picks up, you’ll leave and they’ll have to start all over with a candidate search and the new employee training curve.

http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-6331-5055017.html?tag=search

Employers don’t want to feel like they’re using a hammer to tap in a thumbtack. They’re worried:

You didn’t do your homework and won’t be interested once you learn the details of the position

You’ll quit as soon as something else opens up The work won’t challenge or motivate you

You won’t be a good team player or fit in with other employees

You’re too expensive

http://www.usatoday.com/money/jobcenter/jobhunt/careerpath/2002-11-12-overqualified_x.htm