Posted by Susan J on December 16, 2003, at 10:08:12
In reply to Yet another career thread (long), posted by Emme on December 16, 2003, at 8:06:34
Hi, Emme!
> My job ended nine months ago and I’m paranoid that that’ll make me unattractive to potential employers. My depression was already difficult and spiraled pretty badly once I was out of work for longer than a few months. But one can’t say “I took so long because I was incapacitated by a mood disorder.”
<<You are in the States, right? Lots of people have lost jobs now because of the economy. It is *not* an indicator of ability. It's an indicator of the economy.You could say at interviews or in your cover letter that you didn't *have* to work, so you've been spending time looking for the right job, the right fit. Heck, you could be married and have a husband who's salary is very high.....a potential employer doesn't have to know that. And they are not allowed to ask it.
I know a lot's going on in your life right now, but focusing on the job hunt might help a bit. At least where income/insurance is concerned. And I can't emphasize enough that a period of *not* working is not going to hurt you nearly as much as you fear.
And once you get a job, finding one that really fits you well is a lot easier when you've got the security of a paycheck.
Good luck, I'm thinking of ya,
Susan
poster:Susan J
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