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I'm noticing more roles listed on job websites but at lower levels and salaries. The 'new' roles, are for levels that would have been a fit 15 years ago but I need a job. While I'd be grateful for a paycheck, part of me is so frustrated.

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I'm noticing more roles listed on job websites but at lower levels and salaries. The 'new' roles, are for levels that would have been a fit 15 years ago but I need a job. While I'd be grateful for a paycheck, part of me is so frustrated.

I spent years getting ahead in my career and I feel like I'm taking a giant step backgrounds first with my role during the pandemic and now with a position I'm trying to find after a layoff.

It's less about the title (although that is frustrating) and more about ownership of my work. At these levels, I know everything is going to be micromanaged and I foresee possible issues with supervisors that I'd have more experience. I moved back to my hometown after a lot of layoffs in my former city and this area is a ghost town with jobs. I've tried looking into contact or remote work but with a lot of companies requiring returning to the office, those jobs are even more coveted than before.

I'd go back and forth in terms of would be so grateful for a job but a bit burned by the last few years. Is anyone else facing this situation? I have a Master's degree and 20 years of industry experience.

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  1. Tiffany Moeder

    I didn’t get laid off, but my company severely cut my pay and ran all the main contributors off. I took a better paying job below my title (I was a manager… went back to an associate). To remind myself I made a decent decision, I have to pull up my paycheck. It’s frustrating knowing more than your bosses. It’s frustrating not having a seat at the table. I would take a lower paying job until you found one with the right fit. It’s hard, but at least you aren’t financially struggling.

  2. Anonymous

    Sadly, the entire job landscape has changed - and it's not temporary. Companies have the edge now because so many people are in your position - And that's why they're "downgrading" mid-level professional jobs by $10K-$50K...They "want more for less". Take what role you can now to keep your finances in order and boost your confidence.

  3. Anonymous

    Thank you and I decided to go for the interview. It hurts as it's a role that I would have been qualified for more than 15 years ago but right now, I need a paycheck. I appreciated your advice!

  4. Bosslady169507

    I faced the same exact dilemma as you. Had to go about 10 years back words in my current role which was frustrating. However, I took the chance to translate my knowledge into "learning and adapting quickly" and tackled my work, outperforming expectations. By doing that, I have received 2 raises/promotions within a 2.5 year time.

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