Answered: Is there such a thing as "overqualified"? ( fedia.io )
Or is it just a term made up to find an easier reason to reject job applicants?
So it looks like the consensus is "overqualified" is a euphemism for
- "I'm afraid you'll leave this job because I'm assuming you'll have better chances elsewhere" aka "you won't accept being my slave forever due to lack of opportunities"
- "I'm afraid you might actually understand how shitty it is here and want to improve things. can't have that"
- "I don't want to figure out how much to pay you when you know your worth"
- "You cost too much"
- "I have other reasons, but won't say them"
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