When Your Job is a Joke: 5 Ways to Combat Underemployment

5) Continue to network and seek a mentor in your field.

The longer you stay underemployed, the further away you progress from you career goals. It’s important to give all you’ve got to your current job, but to keep your eyes and ears open for opportunities that will help move you toward your desired destination. There is someone in your desired profession who is willing to give you advice or help you find opportunities, often all you have to do is ask!

Most of all, it’s important to remain positive. Underemployment can be extremely demoralizing, but a sunny disposition and thankful attitude can only help your situation. Remember, there are many ways to get to where you want to go in life and current underemployment doesn’t have to be a dead end. It can actually turn out to be an unlikely stepping stone. You never know what a day may bring!

Are you (or have you ever been) underemployed?

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Alissa Henry is a freelance writer living in Columbus, OH. Follow her on Twitter @AlissaInPink or check out her blog: This Cannot Be My Life