Hello Everyone,

Hello Everyone,

I was working with a company when I received a job offer from Company XY, which led me to resign from my current role. Shortly after, my father was diagnosed with cancer, and I immediately informed my senior about the situation. They assured me that the company is "people-driven" and offered support. I requested a week of work-from-home to manage the situation, and this was initially approved. However, after just two days, my senior insisted that I should resign due to my family issues, despite explaining that my father was doing much better. Feeling pressured, I eventually resigned.

Now, I'm facing the challenge of explaining this situation on my CV, as I’ve changed jobs twice in six months. I have ongoing EMIs and am trying to figure out the best way to move forward without being penalized for this job change frequency. How should I address this gap and explain it professionally to potential employers, without it negatively impacting my career?

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  1. Anonymous

    Don’t include it

  2. Anonymous

    Why include two extremely short term positions on your CV? It demands far more questions than it offers positive job history.

  3. Aayushi Bhangale

    If I don't include this in my application, it might lead to issues during the background verification process when they ask for all the necessary documents.

  4. Anonymous

    I'm going to assume you are not in the US? If you were protections for this are in place. I would be honest with prospective employers and let them know you were helping with a family illness but everything is solved now. Let them know the last employer did not give you any relief to handle things and that they forced you out. Never let anyone tell you to quit unless they are firing you for cause. Glad your Dad is doing better.

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