I forgot to ask, if you don’t mind, since you said you’re someone who has helped with hiring employees, I was wondering if you had any advice on whether to focus on one specific reason for a gap, or whether to mention all factors. Because in my case, it was definitely multiple factors that have contributed to my gap, between the loss of my father and then caretaking. I’m also feeling like maybe I shouldn’t mention anything at all about being a stay-at-home parent but idk.

I really have trouble figuring out the best way to explain the gap if it comes up (which it often does). My hunch says it might be best to just focus on one thing and keep it succinct, mention how it’s resolved, and then turn it around and say some shit about how I’m eager to work again and excited for this role blah blah blah, but I’m honestly not sure.

Yeah it’s a bullshit field that’s is kind of tech related, but it is definitely something that can be done via contracting/consulting/freelancing, yeah

Ah damn, solidarity, my friend. Don’t you just love how remote work, something that is far more inclusive than in-person work, was demonized by the capitalists and a shit ton of companies did RTO mandates in lockstep? I honestly never realized how overstimulating and draining in-person work could be for my neurospicy ass until I worked remotely. I wish everyone could have the option to work remotely, if desired.

I definitely have had to take little breaks from job searching due to a bit of burnout as well, can’t imagine doing it nonstop for 2 years, damn.

So, I’ve historically worked in bullshit roles in a bullshit industry that definitely can be done as freelancing, and it is something I’ve considered putting on a resume before. I actually thought about using one of those freelance sites for real to build a portfolio, but was dissuaded when I heard that it can be really hard to even start nowadays, so idk. But regardless, I could probably get friends to pretend to be clients if I wanted to go that route. Thanks for the advice

Yeah that’s a good idea, I’ve been applying to roles through staffing agencies that are basically the same industry as my past jobs, but yeah, I might need to expand the search a bit since I’m not having great luck so far. But definitely have been looking at contracts, part time, temporary roles, etc.

Hmm okay I’ve been wondering about this because this is what I’d prefer, since saying something like that is more or less the truth. And yeah that was also kind of what I was thinking as well in regards to a sympathetic workplace, i.e. a place that isn’t sympathetic or understanding of a gap may not necessarily be the best environment to begin with. Thanks for the advice