Posted by finelinebob on September 7, 2006, at 22:53:09
In reply to Re: To tell, or not to tell? That is my question., posted by Poet on September 5, 2006, at 9:26:56
> I have a nine month gap on my resume. My explanation is *a personal situation that I do not expect to occur again.* If pressed I say that I was taking care of a family member.
Good answer.
Lol. Playing some online games, one of the worst insults some immature little snot -- whatever their true age or size -- could toss at you was that you were a "non-factor". Right after that would come "I bet you're 40, unemployed and living in your parents' basement".
So when I'd see things escalating to that level, I'd cut them off and say that about me first. And they'd say, "d00d, ur joking, right?" and I'd say "yeah, I'm 42".
But I did spend several years taking care of my elderly parents who are in rather poor health.
And if you think you're gonna feel guilty about saying something like that, just think about how mean spirited it would be for them to think poorly of you because of who you are ... and as penance for your guilt, call your parents or someone else you're close to and haven't talked to in a while and tell them how much you appreciate them.
And if you get the job, send that person a thank you gift
;^)
flb
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