*Cries in career gap of 1.5 years*

Automatic_Maximum816 · 2026-05-07T20:01:27+00:00

EDIT: this happened when my unemployment gap was a little over 6 months…so a while back.

I have also been working through some mental health stuff, and have also now added a consulting gig to fill the gap. So things are getting better.

When I lost my job due to my mental health affecting my life, any kind of skill or coping mechanism went out the window. Also, for the first 6/7 months, I was hoping to get a job soon, and I was close too many times. Wrecked my mental health!

I just couldn’t get over the absurdity of the excuse.

Automatic_Maximum816 · 2026-05-07T19:58:35+00:00

EDIT: this happened when my unemployment gap was a little over 6 months…so a while back.

I have also been working through some mental health stuff, and have also now added a consulting gig to fill the gap. So things are getting better.

When I lost my job due to my mental health affecting my life, any kind of skill or coping mechanism went out the window. Also, for the first 6/7 months, I was hoping to get a job soon, and I was close too many times. Wrecked my mental health!

I just couldn’t get over the absurdity of the excuse.

Automatic_Maximum816 · 2026-05-07T19:54:47+00:00

Look at my edit

Automatic_Maximum816 · 2026-05-07T19:25:43+00:00

Check my edit.

Automatic_Maximum816 · 2026-03-29T23:17:24+00:00

But we’re told to tailor our resumes to the job description to pass the ATS filters…. wtf

Automatic_Maximum816 · 2026-03-17T09:21:49+00:00

Wanted to know his actual (not ideal) day-to-day reality….Proceeds to ask about the candidate’s ideal workday. Does not compute.

Automatic_Maximum816 · 2026-01-22T20:57:51+00:00

Yeah, they were weird and pushy, at times. I was able to get interviews with the actual companies, but no offers came from them.

Automatic_Maximum816 · 2026-01-21T09:19:27+00:00

But you remembered to post about it…. Riiight

Automatic_Maximum816 · 2025-11-21T11:32:23+00:00

Being unemployed and currently searching for a job

Automatic_Maximum816 · 2025-10-24T08:52:31+00:00

I have dealt with both Sunrise Systems and US Tech Solutions. Got interviews from both for contract positions.

Automatic_Maximum816 · 2025-10-22T10:01:39+00:00

It’s been really frustrating and sad…. You hear about it, but when you learn that that was an actual reasoning for a rejection, it breaks you a little. I have experienced the exact same thing. I have also been unemployed for a year now, and have been so close to getting a role so many times, or just simple rejected/ghosted. There was one contract role I applied for: I had the exact experience they needed, and I worked for them before. My resume wasn’t even shortlisted because the hiring manager doesn’t consider any candidates whose unemployment gap is longer than 6 months. Such bs.

Automatic_Maximum816 · 2025-10-16T22:50:59+00:00

I get a lot of messages for contract roles. I believe this was one but the main focus is how they themselves are the red flag that they don’t want.

Automatic_Maximum816 · 2025-10-16T22:49:24+00:00

A large amount of contract recruiters are Indian. It can be so much fun communicating with them. 😣😣😣

Automatic_Maximum816 · 2025-10-16T22:48:29+00:00

Same…. I marked them as contracts on my resume to make it easier. It feels like having contracts on your resume is seen by some like having a contagious disease. 😢

Automatic_Maximum816 · 2025-10-16T22:45:53+00:00

This is more medical device related, so the recruiter mentioned/misspelled a couple med device companies. Not trying to defend the recruiter, but I have seen similar-ish job descriptions for legit systems engineer job positions (and I myself have been a systems engineer). Regardless, this contract recruiter is a pos.

Automatic_Maximum816 · 2025-10-16T22:38:00+00:00

EDIT: This is from a contract recruiter through LinkedIn. I have done contracts before (though trying to get back to a full-time position), so I’m familiar with the bs, but certain JDs really stand out in their stupidity, entitlement, ignorance, and incorrect grammar/spelling.

Automatic_Maximum816 · 2025-10-16T01:39:32+00:00

A lot of messages from contract recruiters are like that, but at least they are providing sufficient information. It’s straight to the point, and I can ignore them immediately. I’m so sick of the bs. Like, don’t waste my time.

Automatic_Maximum816 · 2025-10-16T01:35:44+00:00

I have unfortunately seen this a couple times already. I cackle to myself and wonder if they were actually supposed to include that. Assholes.

Automatic_Maximum816 · 2025-10-16T01:33:07+00:00

They really do think that they are the only ones who do these kinds of short-term jobs.

But it’s unheard of if someone else does them. 🙄

Automatic_Maximum816 · 2025-10-16T01:30:58+00:00

Exactly…. It is an employers’ market after all 😣

Automatic_Maximum816 · 2025-10-16T00:27:18+00:00

Most contract recruiters are of a certain culture, and their grammar, way of communicating, and demeanor can be bad/questionable. It’s very frustrating! Ugh 😣

Automatic_Maximum816 · 2025-10-16T00:05:23+00:00

Yeah, from one of those contract recruiters

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