When John lost his job as a highly skilled craftsman at a metal working shop, he searched for a good job for several months before finally accepting a position as a maintenance worker at a local community college. He is happy to have a job, but frustrated by the fact that he had to settle for a job that did not take full advantage of his skills. John is a(n):

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John is considered underemployed because he is working in a job that does not fully utilize his skills and experience. He is employed but not in a job that matches his capabilities.

When John Lost His Job as a Highly Skilled Craftsman