During high school and college it was not uncommon for me to have several jobs. The more I had to do the more I got done. At one point I worked SEVEN part time jobs logging more than 70 hours a week while attending college full time. This girl is NOT afraid of a little work.
What I am afraid of though, is how an extended gap is going to look on my resume. How will I answer when I get asked "so what have you been doing?" Is a potential employer going to understand that living 1231 miles from your spouse, trying to keep your house show ready and being a single parent to 3 children was a full time job?
I would love to volunteer but have yet to find a place that will allow me to bring my little StinkBug. I DO NOT have anyone to trade child care with on a regular basis and I don't have the funds to pay for child care just so I can donate my time.
I'm scared that my resume gap is going to be a deal breaker. Scared they won't like my answers to the question "what have you been doing?"
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I think in your profession, that this type of gap is understood more than you think. I have lots of friends in teaching that have had gaps for family reasons and or layoffs. Don't worry about your gap. You have enough on your plate right now.
With the economy and things like they are all over these days...I don't think you'll be the only one with a gap on their resume.
If anything, it might look strange if there IS no gap.
I hope so! Thanks for your kind words.
Very true about economy. Just feels weird as I have NEVER had this much of a gap, KWIM?
You're not doing nothing. You're raising a family. That has to count for something!
I definitely wouldn't worry about it - with the way things have been going in the economy, gaps aren't so uncommon anymore.
I had an even longer gap then that when I became a SAHM after having my first. Employers seemed to understand and with your work history they are going to know its "not you being lazy."
I agree with everyone else. I think employers are going to be seeing lots of "weird" gaps in employment for several years to come.
Plus you can always say you have been concentrating on your writing. :)
Easier said than done...try not to be so hard on yourself. I admire all you are doing. You ARE amazing!!!
I think they'd have to understand a transition period like yours!
That's what I'm hoping they think too! I have never been in this position before...
Ok I will try to heed your advice....no more worrying!
You are right about the work history...didn't take that into consideration. Thanks for your insight.
thanks for your support. :)
Does that mean I have to show them my writing? not sure if I am ready for that yet!
Thanks..I hope they do!
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