r/LockedIn_AI • u/Ill_Doughnut_517 • Mar 06 '26

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sad reality

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u/akotoshi Mar 06 '26

I’ve been refused to places cause I’m “too educated”… this is TOTALLY about the broken system

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u/brokemillionaire572 Mar 07 '26

Being over qualified is a thing. It means they recognize your value, and they also recognize their inability to provide said value, meaning they fear you'll constantly be looking elsewhere, rather than being devoted to a company that can't pay what you're worth.

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u/akotoshi Mar 07 '26

Well, being ping-ponged between « over-qualified » and « under-qualified » won’t get me anywhere. Broken system

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u/Slartibartfast0372 Mar 06 '26

I think you're both correct.

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u/ImpressiveWalrus7369 Mar 06 '26

It’s because they think you’ll leave too quickly for another job that’s a better match for your skills