2 easy Js vs 1 “normal” J
For the third time in four years, I have been laid off!
All three times have been due to circumstances outside of my control. I’m in tech so it’s cool now to do layoffs and then hire people for less.
Given my experience and how I can lock in and focus, I typically finish all of my work about 50% faster than they are expecting me to. I also use templates and systems I’ve designed over the years. At the same time, I mentor others and help them so I have a good reputation. I’ve been working from home since 2016. I’m consistently a high performer - never had a write up, PIP, or complaint about my performance. This makes it a perfect formula for OE.
I have about two decades of experience in my field.
This time around instead of looking for one job that requires all of my experience, I was thinking of getting a job that requires 5 to 10 years of experience and pays less, then stacking another job like that on top of it. I would make most likely 10% more, but the work would be so easy for me. What it does for me, though is ensure that if I get laid off again, I have another job to rely on.
Has anyone tried this approach and how did it work out? Did you have to modify your resume? Did you just say that you had your own business for the last 20 years and worked several contracts or did you change your job titles or how did you make your resume believable? How can I do this without them knowing I have more experience and considering me a flight risk? Because honestly, I don’t care if I do a job that pays less if I have the job for a full year - technically I’m still making more than working half the year.