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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If I lost my job, I would not wait around for years until I got another one to my liking. I would take what was available.[/quote]

Let me teach you a new word: "overqualified". Many hiring managers shy away from someone who has 10 years experience when the job description calls for two. They think that you'll just be looking to jump ship and go back to your previous, higher-paying work as soon as you can. [/quote]
This is true, but what about temporary positions and contracts that are designed to be short-term? If they are looking for someone to replace a mom on maternity leave for a few months, they shouldn't care whether you have 2 or 10 years of experience. I would take any short-term opportunity and keep looking for a full time job at the same time. [/quote]

Of course, you are absolutely right.  All these people are unemployed by choice, bc it is so easy to get temporary opportunities and there is no competition for short term contracts.[/quote]

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