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TW: Leaving DV relationship & re-entering the workforce.

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TW: Leaving DV relationship & re-entering the workforce.

Hi, I just left my abuser. In our relationship, he manipulated me into quitting my job. I worked for a great tech company, and due to the abrupt nature of how I left, I'm sure I left a bad impression. It's been about 4 months now that I haven't had work, and I am not sure how to get back into the work industry, much less explain the gap of not working or why I left my previous role. Has anyone been in this situation? If so, how do you maneuver it? I feel sharing that would be a character flaw/overshare, and I don't want to jeopardize any interviews I do get.

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  1. Annetta Moses

    Consider contacting your old manager and see if there is a position available either your old position or something similar. Apologize for an abrupt departure and say you had to deal with an urgent family matter. The situation was been dealt with and will not resurface.

    Also create a resume. Contact everyone you know and let them know you are looking for work.

    i have hired people with people with 3 to 6 months gaps in work history.

    Good luck.

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