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Scott, if you get to the point where you gotta have a lesser job, then pad your resume down dude. Think less of a resume just to get a job somewheres. Then, continue using the real thing to find the job you want. Once you have a job you should have a better time getting another one. Even if it's only because it'll improve your attitude.

And sorry, those of us that interview and hire still look at somebody unemployed and wonder --- "why?" Yeah, it's wrong. And I've been the one on both sides of the table. Can't justify it but you're less likely to get hired after being out of work this long.

Therefore, don't let 'em know your full potential at someplace you think you can get a lesser job. Just suck it up if you have to. I know that's a hard thing to say but I end up saying stuff like that to my students all the time. It's the game in the real world. Much as it sucks.