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šæ She erased her masterās to get hired
She has a science degree, health issues, and no stable job. The only thing that worked was hiding her masterās.
CareerSnacks Team
July 22, 2025
Inside todayās Insider exclusive snack: She kept getting fired, rejected, or judgedā¦ until she wiped her masterās degree off everything.
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š„ Todayās pickle
I did a BS in Environmental Microbiology and Food Science. It focused on food, farming, and microbial ecology, not health. I liked school, but now I have chronic issues and canāt move around for ag jobs like most people do.
I started a Molecular Bio MS thinking I could pivot to plant biotech. Moved to the city, signed a lease, then got placed in a biomedical lab. I was constantly behind, miserable, and somehow graduated in May 2024. Everyone told me not to use the degree. I tried a biotech internship and a food-adjacent lab jobāgot fired both times for not having the right background.
Ten months later, I removed the MS and finally got hired as a Purchasing Coordinator. Iām happier, but the company is bankrupt and liquidating. Iāve only been here 1.5 months. I didnāt pay for the MS, but Iāve erased it from everything. I wonāt relocate, do healthcare, or teach. Should I stick it out here, or jump ship fast? What are my actual options?
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š„ PICKLE #23: What would you do if you were in their shoes? |
What would a career coach say? š§ Hereās the cheese:
Narrow your search to roles that match your skills and physical limits.
Look for jobs in food safety, purchasing, quality control, regulatory affairs, or supply chain coordination.
These roles exist in food manufacturing, consumer goods, and government.
Prioritize desk-based or hybrid roles to accommodate your health.
Keep the MS off unless itās relevant.
If itās leading to bias or rejection, exclude it from your resume and LinkedIn.
If a role values it, you can explain the pivot clearly: completed the degree, realized youāre better aligned with non-medical work, and moved forward.
Use your current title to land a more stable role now.
You have recent full-time experience in a food manufacturing environment so leverage that.
Apply while youāre still employed to avoid gaps and improve interview outcomes.
Target similar coordinator or specialist roles with clearer long-term stability.
Translate your academic background into keywords hiring managers recognize.
Instead of listing academic terms, use job-relevant phrasing: food safety protocols, vendor coordination, traceability systems, cross-functional communication.
Highlight any software or tools youāve used, even if basic: Excel, SAP, inventory systems, documentation platforms.
TL;DR: Apply now while youāre employed. Target desk-based food or supply chain roles. Drop the MS unless it adds value. Use the experience you do have, just frame it better.
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