My husband and I are born and raised in Utah. And when we were younger, we were both in the mormon church and active. But, as time has gone by, we have become inactive and more spiritual than religious.
Without going into detail, we have had some really BAD experiences since being married and having our children that has caused us to go away from the church.
We are both licensed professionals in the fields we are in and have both got over 20 years experience.
However, as you know if you live in Utah, it's hard to find a good job that pays well with good job security in this state. And if you want to work for the private businesses, most of them are owned by active Mormons. And if you are not "in the club" anymore it effects, promotions, raises, and just how you are basically treated on the job. Has anyone else had this problem and what did you do about it?
2007-02-26 05:07:39 · 6 answers · asked by Harley Girl 3 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
You are right that Utah, including Salt Lake, is a close knit society. Meaning it's all about who you know. Although that does not mean they also aren't concerned about what you know. For professionals this is especially the case, but is also the case for some fields regardless of your religion. I would say that the closesness of the professionals is partly due to religion and partly just due to family and relationships, some of which just happen to arise because of religion. Another big part of the problem is that a lot of people like to stay in Utah, or return to Utah after receiving an education, because of family, religion, and just the overall great place it is. Because so many people stay and return the demand for professional positions is less and the competition is greater. I think this last part is the main reason for difficulty. I'm also a professional and experienced this when I moved to Utah. Law firms are able to hire only those individuals that went to top law schools and were in the top of their class. Despite the difficulty, I do think the job market is pretty good in Utah, for anybody (without further knowledge of your professions I can't give a specific opinion as to your fields). The company I work for is a National company and in my department I am actually in the Minority as a Mormon, which occurs more often the more professional you get. As you may know, one's religion, or lack of religion, cannot legally affect one's chances of getting job, keeping a job, getting promotions, etc. Religion should not be discussed at work, and especially not in an interview. This is why I think think the religion is not as much of the reason for difficulty as is the supply and demand and the networking. You must network in this town.
I hope I answered your question. Sorry to hear you had a bad experience with the Mormons. My wife is agnostic and thinks they are pretty wacky, including me for believing it. It just happens I can't deny what God has clearly revealed to me.
Good luck with the job hunt. If you want to email me and if I know anyone or any leads I'm happy to help out.
2007-03-01 05:13:17 · answer #1 · answered by straightup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got my can because I couldn't find an office job here, I'm from Arizona and never had a problem getting and keeping an excellent job, Now in vernal I'm treated lower than a desert rat from every nurse I have had contact with I worked at the care center and they treat CNA's like a low form of life, and they are the ones doing all the work and the pay is a nightmare, no human can live on 10.00 or 11 dollars an hour, they have no human compassion not even for the patients, I am sorry I got my CNA it's what I always wanted to do and now I'm sorry for it, I never had depression before now I do, it's not right.
2015-09-22 05:03:28 · answer #2 · answered by Happydog 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a Mormon and don't live in Utah. However I do know people who are in the same situation as you. They have been called in from work in the middle of the day and fired because they are not Mormon.
It is hard to live in a situation like this and the people I refer to keep looking for work.
2007-03-03 23:58:51 · answer #3 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've not had this problem. But sounds to me like you're both wanting a change. I don't think anyone on earth should be judging anyone, so if you think you're not able to get a job or promotions because you're not "in the club." Then that doesn't sound like a very supportive to me. Maybe you're wanting a change and moving sounds like something you'de be open to. Yes, it can all seem scary and overwhelming. But it could open many doors. Tennesse and North Carolina have a lower cost of living and they are beautiful. And although they are in the bible belt, I've not ever felt like I was really in the bible belt. Good luck!
2007-02-26 05:14:15 · answer #4 · answered by Britta G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm...my husband and I were both raised LDS and in Utah. I don't think it's a "mormon" thing not finding a well-paying job, i think it is a Utah thing. There isn't a lot of opportunity in this state.
2007-03-02 05:57:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Davis Co. Ut. and work in Salt Lake.
I have the OPPOSITE problem.
Most of the management where I work is non-Mormon or former Mormon, and those of us here who are Mormons aren't getting anywhere.
If you don't go out drinking with the boss and his cronies, you're not going to advance.
They all like to make fun of us for our religion, and they go out of their way to hire people who aren't Mormons.
It's one way or the other here in Utah. There's very little middle ground.
2007-03-05 02:22:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋