A recent report indicates a 37% rise in precarious employment among university graduates in Lima, Peru. Nearly 90,000 more graduates are now underemployed based on income over the past year. These underemployed professionals now constitute 20% of all workers in low-quality jobs – the highest proportion recorded in the last 25 years. This signifies a concerning trend where highly educated individuals are unable to secure positions commensurate with their qualifications and earning potential. Consequently, many graduates are receiving salaries insufficient to cover basic living expenses. The increase highlights the widening gap between educational attainment and job market opportunities within the Peruvian capital. Experts suggest this situation requires urgent attention to address systemic issues in the labor market and support graduate employment.