Have you ever been underemployed?

@moichan (666)
Philippines
August 26, 2018 10:48pm CST
I graduated a bachelor's degree in Psychology 8 years ago. I was able to land a job in human resources for 2 years and even if I would get promoted to a managerial position, it won't support my life's responsibilities. Getting promoted will take 5 years or so in that company. I decided to move to a different field which is the call center industry. It pays good, requires a nocturnal ability and lots of patience. Before, i was working to survive everyday without saving anything. After changing my profession, i realized i needed a comfortable life than a good title. Photo: Me and my lovely younger sisters (5 years ago)
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@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Aug 18
Like you, I have a Psychology degree. I have been periodically underemployed. But I've also been overemployed at times, which led to decent savings but some exhaustion.
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@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Aug 18
@moichan I hope you enjoy the work as well. I sent on to get a Ph.D. in Psychology, but I wanted to "save the world," so I've rarely (except for teaching, and that's not that much) been paid what I'm worth. But I do sleep well at night.
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@moichan (666)
• Philippines
27 Aug 18
@TheHorse that's great! What branch of psychology did you specialize in?
@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
27 Aug 18
Yes we come to realize that after awhile working. Good thing your new job gives you what you need.
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@moichan (666)
• Philippines
27 Aug 18
Thanks. I realized it when life pushed me to change profession.
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@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
27 Aug 18
@moichan As long as you are happy and fulfilled in your new job.
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@moichan (666)
• Philippines
27 Aug 18
@yoalldudes i am. Very much happy.
@caopaopao (12395)
• China
27 Aug 18
It is very realistic that we need enough money to make ourselves comfortable.
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@just4him (317241)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
28 Aug 18
I'm glad you like the call center environment.
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@moichan (666)
• Philippines
28 Aug 18
I do. It's the best job i can get here
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
27 Aug 18
My entire working life.
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@moichan (666)
• Philippines
27 Aug 18
May i ask in what industry?
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@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
27 Aug 18
I've worked in call centres. You need to be mentally and emotionally strong to work in those positions.
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@moichan (666)
• Philippines
27 Aug 18
Yes. I always think that they didn't mean to say harsh things directly at me. They always calm down if they knew i'm doing my best to help them. How long did you work in call centres?
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• Canada
27 Aug 18
@moichan I worked at 3 different call centres. About 6 yrs all together.
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@moichan (666)
• Philippines
27 Aug 18
@Starmaiden Really? We're the same
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