I have a BS Biology and some graduate school and technical writing and research experience. I made from 40-52K and am looking for $12/hr research jobs. Any suggestions?
2007-10-01 02:32:21 · 5 answers · asked by sumita_bnrj 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Law & Legal
I'm sure you can, but illegal often pays better. Seriously: Why not consider working for yourself. I free-lanced as a technical writer/editor for years (1975-1992) and did quite well, although most of the money I now live on comes from successful investments in the stock market during the glorious Clinton years. Despite the economic debacle that has characterised the present administration, my money still makes more per annum than I ever made by working. You have about the same amount of education as I had, and in a more scientific field. (I was a communications/psych major with some graduate work in education.) I expect you could do quite well. Don't neglect to prepare for retirement early!
2007-10-01 02:53:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there's anything legal you can do about being overqualified because there are so many aspects potential employers look at, they'd probably just bring up other qualities as to why they didn't hire you. It could also be that because of your qualifications, you're in a higher pay grade than the average Joe.
How about trying to find something slightly different or since you're looking for research opportunities, try universities.
2007-10-01 02:38:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't "do anything legal" if you are rejected from being hired because they think you are overqualified. That's their right. Companies often don't want to hire overqualified people, spend time and money training them for the job, then have them leave when they find a job that pays more and uses their skills.
Good luck.
2007-10-01 03:56:58 · answer #3 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you learn tactics to negociate your way into a job especially when someone tells you are over-qualified. I've been done this way before but since the job was around the corner from my house and I need a job in between careers while I continue my studies, I talked them into the job.
2007-10-01 02:37:14 · answer #4 · answered by anaise 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think they would be glad to have you. The problem is most people with your experience would not stay at a position that only pays $12hr. Offer to sign a contract. Maybe that will help.
2007-10-01 03:39:16 · answer #5 · answered by TONYA R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋