Wow, you are even more overqualified than I am! I have an MFA and five years teaching at a university but I'm thinking your PhD tops my arteest-y degree despite my being insane enough to work at a college longer than you did. PhDs are just more intimidating, what with that little "h" in the middle.

I've experienced all that overqualified crap, too, and at some point you have to wonder about the constant message we spew at young people about education providing opportunity. Really? Then how come so many really nice, hardworking people with degrees are unemployed or underemployed? Maybe we need to tell kids the truth: Education, good timing, and luck matter in about equal amounts when it comes to opportunity.

I wish you the very best in your job search. ALSO I wish your book writing paid better and more consistantly because I truly adore your work.