During an interview, the recruiter noticed something unusual.
The candidate was clearly overqualified. Advanced education. Years of experience well beyond the role.
The recruiter paused and gently asked why someone with such strong qualifications would apply for this position.
The candidate answered honestly.
He said he was not chasing a title or status.
He was simply willing to work.
He had been unemployed for a while. Loans were piling up. Confidence was slowly fading.
He just needed a chance to contribute again.
The recruiter understood—but also knew the role would not fully use his capabilities.
Instead of rejecting him, the recruiter reached out to an HR colleague at another company who was hiring for a role better aligned with his experience.
A week later, the candidate received a job offer that matched his qualifications.
Sometimes people don’t apply “below their level” because they lack ambition.
They apply because they are trying to survive with dignity.
Overqualification is often just willingness wearing a misunderstood label.
We never truly know why someone is sitting across from us, choosing hope over pride.
Let’s be kind to people in 2026.
Sebenarnya semua pekerja lebih pentingkan:
• Gaji yang setimpal
• Leadership yang bagus
• Appreciation
• Work-Life balance
• Flexibility
• Boleh grow
• Kepercayaan
• Bonus
Dari:
• Office yang fancy
• Free snacks
• Family day
Setuju tak?
Kalau habis duit sebab belanja anak bini tu bukan kita makin miskin tau.Tu tunjuk yang kita ni seorang bertanggungjawab.
Saya doakan semoga murah rezeki untuk semua suami dan geng ayah².
Asyik rasa nak resign?
Cuba fikir balik, bukan ke dulu kita pernah berharap nak kerja sekarang ni?
✔️ Senang cuti
✔️ Dekat dengan rumah
✔️ Ada bonus/increment
Mungkin bukan kerja yang perlu berubah... tapi cara kita melihatnya. Kadang-kadang, kita cuma perlu lebih bersyukur.
kalau parcel tu tak la risau sgt, barang dia nak beli guna duit dia lantak la kan. ni baring tak gerak tu. baring, main phone dari celik mata sampai mata pejam lagi sekali baring je main phone. badan jadi lemah, kaki jadi lemah sebab tak bergerak. bila tegur kata derhaka 🙁
Dulu kita fikir, media sosial ni merisaukan untuk anak-anak. Tapi tidak. Kita perlu risaukan mak kita. Baring-baring ada parcel sampai. Sila pantau mak-mak kita.
aku jenis punctual. kalau meeting kata pukul 2.. sebelum pukul 2 aku dah ada situ. tapi bila dah pukul 2 pastu kata "kita mula lagi 10 minit ye, tunggu yang laen2 sampai/masuk".. aku rasa jem. unfair kot kat yang put effort datang awal/tepat waktu. budaya ni bila nak hapus ntah.
Wife aku pagi2 aku baru je dduk kt sofa dh tanya "kopi O ke kopi susu sayang?"
Takdan dduk meja makan, nasik dgn lauk dah ada dalam pinggan aku
Dia kalau sayang, tak kisah nak buat apa pun
Asalkan give & take lah. Dia hidang kopi, aku masuk ribu2 dlm akaun dia tiap2 bulan