Versatility of Mathematicians to Employers

I have just learned that I passed the CSET exam in earth science. Having previously passed the CSETs in foundational science, physics, chemistry, and biology, I shall soon (after completing the necessary paperwork) be considered highly qualified to teach any of the major sciences- in addition to math- through 12th grade.
I am posting this online not to brag of my accomplishment, but rather to point out our versatility to employers. My background was in applied math- not science- yet despite being over 12 years out of college, was able to successfully prepare myself for college-level exams demonstrating my mastery in all of the major sciences! Many employers seem rather short-sighted, focused on testing what skills potential employees have on that same day. Foolish! Has not this past recession and ongoing slump demonstrated the consequences of pursuing short-term gain at the expense of society's long-term prosperity? We mathematicians are a wise investment for a company. A wise employer would see the benefit of hiring us if our skills are "deficient" in certain technical areas, as we are easily and quickly trainable. We can quickly surpass the performance of a non-mathematician who, though initially more "skilled", is more specialized in his studies and mental processes, and thus more difficult to train for his and the company's future good.