Amanda just graduated with her associate's degree in nursing. Her long-term goal is to run the mental health wing in the local hospital. Without applying, Amanda is offered a job as a manager in her neighbor's computer store. Is this job a strong stepping stone to Amanda's long-term goal?

a. Yes, she will make a lot of money in technology.

b. No, because it will not give her experience in nursing.

c. No, because she will have to learn new skills.

d. Yes, because it will provide an opportunity to network.

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Melina Hoffman

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1 October, 20:34

Amanda just graduated with her associate's degree in nursing. Her long-term goal is to run the mental health wing in the local hospital. Without applying, Amanda is offered a job as a manager in her neighbor's computer store. Is this job a strong stepping stone to Amanda's long-term goal?

a. Yes, she will make a lot of money in technology.

b. No, because it will not give her experience in nursing.

c. No, because she will have to learn new skills.

d. Yes, because it will provide an opportunity to network.

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Nadia Freeman · Answer 1

The answer is B. No, because it will not give her experience in nursing.

Explanation:

From the scenario above, we can see that Amanda is passionate about running the mental health wing in the local hospital. Therefore, working as a manager in her neighbor's computer store will not be a stepping stone towards her career goal.

As a matter of fact, it exemplifies the term underemployment, which refers to the situation in which an individual is employed at a job which does not allow them make full use of their training or skills, another term for this is disguised employment.

Therefore, if Amanda is to work in this position, it will not give her the experience required to be able to move forward along her career path.