• @MoonshineDegreaser@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    It’s difficult to find motivation to work when employers devalue experienced workers by only allowing them “entry level” and people who are wanting experience and should be considered for “entry level” in the industry are blocked because they need experience for “entry level”

    I did 2 years vocational electrical/electronics, worked in CCTV, broadcasting, circuit card repair, satellite systems, telephone systems, CATV, comp hardware/software, networking, alarm systems, metering systems, construction, utility locating, and general contracting, but since I don’t have any active certifications besides A+ 1101, I work at a restaurant

    • @Trae@lemmy.world
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      11 year ago

      If you’re in the US, civil service is hiring a shit load of external employees. Especially people with electrical and computer science backgrounds. They count experience and work history equivalent to education.

      • @MoonshineDegreaser@lemmy.world
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        21 year ago

        Tried that. Never got a second interview after I told them I have disabilities. Apparently having spinal injuries means you won’t do good in the IT world even though I switched to IT because of my spine