“Weigh the Pros and Cons Before Jumping Into a ‘Survival Job’”, an article by Pamela Yip in the August 30, 2010, edition of The Dallas Morning News in Section 1 discusses the move to a survival job after being unemployed for a lengthy period. A survival job is a “low-end, low-paying job that a displaced job seeker takes on a temporary basis (often as a last resort) to cover living costs, in order to survive and avoid bankruptcy or worse,” a quote by Randall Hansen, a job-search expert in Kettle Falls, Washington.
The pros listed in the article include income, productivity, and confidence. While the cons include lower wages, multiple jobs, limited time for job-hunting. It seems to me if one needs money to survive, getting a job is the number one priority! I have said many time if it is raining any shelter is welcomed!
I am thinking pride is the biggest reason unemployed will avoid a survival job. This feeling is certainly understandable. Hopefully, potential employers also recognize the situation and deal with individuals seeking survival jobs accordingly.
Please share with readers of this blog your thinking about survival jobs and any advice you would provide long-term unemployed.
Thanks! Glyn
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