underemployed

• Describe a una persona que no está plenamente empleada: o bien trabaja menos horas de las que desearía, o bien ocupa un puesto que no se corresponde con sus habilidades o formación.

Describes a person who is not fully employed, either working fewer hours than desired or in a job that does not utilize their skills or education.

1. Insufficient work hoursB2formal

   Employed for fewer hours than desired or needed for financial stability.

   subempleado (en horas)

   • Many graduates are underemployed, working part-time jobs despite seeking full-time positions.
   • The economic downturn left many skilled workers underemployed.
   • She is underemployed, working only 20 hours a week while looking for a full-time role.

2. Underutilized skillsB2formal

   Employed in a position that does not fully use one's qualifications, education, or abilities.

   Subempleado (por desaprovechamiento de cualificaciones)

   • He feels underemployed as a cashier despite having a degree in engineering.
   • The company's underemployed staff are not reaching their full potential.
   • She left her job because she was underemployed and wanted more challenging work.

   Antónimosutilized