It's your fault, it must be. You're doing something wrong. That has to be it. Because Odamna says the economy is growing, employment has never been better, and COLA is at only 0.3% (that's the raise us oldsters are getting in our Social Security checks for 2017). So, it's gotta be on you!
With all this good news on the economy that must be true because the Hildabeast says it too, it can only be your fault. Well, I guess we could lay some of the blame at the feet of Bush. But it's mostly your fault. /sarc off.
Seriously, it's wretched to go backwards when you have earned expertise in your field by hard won experience. And it's even worse when you have expanded upon that experience with extensive secondary education, all to make yourself more valuable--not less.
The only good thing I can say at this point is at least you have a job. And, although it doesn't pay what you are worth, it sounds like it pays enough to cover the bills. And a side benefit is you already know most of the guys you'll be working with. And, there's something to be said for the less stressful aspect of it.
So, congratulations on escaping the ego depleting unemployment dole. And good luck with the new job.
Crusader Rabbit