diff --git a/code/modules/client/preferences.dm b/code/modules/client/preferences.dm
index d1d51c52db..b77e481ff3 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/preferences.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/preferences.dm
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ datum/preferences
 	var/job_engsec_low = 0
 
 	//Keeps track of preferrence for not getting any wanted jobs
-	var/alternate_option = 0
+	var/alternate_option = 1
 
 	var/used_skillpoints = 0
 	var/skill_specialization = null