What’s a professional word to use in replace of a mental break in a job interview if they they ask about the space between your last job and now?

[Anonymous]

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I’m not trying to put my last job in my resume or even mention them so there's gonna be a gap there.

[silvermoon84]

As someone who went for three whole years without a job during the late 2000’s recession, it’s definitely possible to get back in the work force. I would just be honest and say it was a mental break. More people are being more conscious about mental health these days, so it’s a viable explanation but if you don’t feel comfortable explaining the mental break (totally understandable by the way), you could always use other factors such as the economy or trying to determine what job would be a good fit for you. Good luck with your search 😊

[DryGermanGuy]

„Sabbatical“

[Asker]

Omgosh! That’s what my drunk friend told me in the beginning when he was sober then he couldn’t remember the word after he was drinking. Yessss

[Anonymous]

How long was the break?

[Asker]

3 months

[Opinion Owner]

You’re better off telling the truth, whatever it may be. If you want to phrase it differently, you can explain you were evaluating career options and seeking employment. Most interviewers can see right through it though.

[Asker]

I plan to be somewhat transparent in this

[Opinion Owner]

Good idea.

[Asker]

YupPp