underemployment

Definition

The condition of being employed in a job that does not fully utilize a person's skills, abilities, or training, or provides insufficient hours or income.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'less than' or 'insufficiently', combined with 'employment'. It entered common English usage in the early 20th century to describe labor market conditions beyond simple joblessness.

In the news

The article uses the term to highlight the economic challenges facing Bangladeshi graduates, which motivates students to favor degrees perceived as having more direct job prospects.

Declining Trend of Studying History and Philosophy in Bangladesh

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