To be honest I did not like that job due to the following reasons (since the start)
The work was menial.
The pay was horrible.
The blame was most because we were the lowest hanging fruits in entire company.
I wanted to prepare for government computer engineer job.
I could not see myself in that role for long.
But the reality was I could not get crack any other private sector jobs in those two plus years. I landed couple of interviews but could not get through interviews. That was when I decided government would be a better fit for my nature.
If I keep the gap visible in my resume, I will receive many questions(I might not be screened at all to be honest).
Why could not you seek a different job instead while having your existing job?
Why could not you seek a different department in your previous company itself?
I was preparing for government job since I left my job.
So I am looking for ideas to cover that gap.
smackeyacky•2w ago
If you’re applying for jobs make sure you don’t come across as entitled, a job might be menial but describe it as such to a future employer and you won’t be considered for anything.
raw_anon_1111•2w ago
When I interviewed after being Amazoned (PIPed) in 2023, I said “I resigned because the stress of working at Amazon got to be overwhelming and I figured someone would hire me before my money ran out”.
Other excuses people use is the old “spend time with family”, “I needed a mental break”, etc.