I've been unemployed for the past 2 years due to a mixture of mental illness and physical impairment. I kept telling myself that no one will want me or hire me but I want that to change. I'm really scared to be honest. They might not hire me due to my shoddy work history but it's worth a shot.
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strangeceleste
Don’t believe everything you think
- Mar 2, 2021
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BeansOfRequirement
Behind the guilt was compassion
- Jan 26, 2021
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Be okay with not getting a job but at the same time desire and work towards it. Same principle as with getting a girlfriend, from what I hear. I can only do one or the other at a time, though. Have explanations for the gaps, you could even say that you had some mental problems in the past that are now resolved unless you want to fabricate a work history and use random people as references and shit.
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Tackingintothewind
Mage
- Mar 2, 2021
- 530
You can do this! Gratz on wanting to get a job again!
I was a NEET for almost two years but managed to get to work again this year and even though sometimes I don't wanna move my as* and laze around 24/7, the feeling I get after working and getting my deserved money feels awesome.
It's as if you feel like a "useful and productive" human again!
I was a NEET for almost two years but managed to get to work again this year and even though sometimes I don't wanna move my as* and laze around 24/7, the feeling I get after working and getting my deserved money feels awesome.
It's as if you feel like a "useful and productive" human again!
Marktheghost
Paragon
- Feb 20, 2020
- 911
Go for it! You could always go to college or do voluntary work first, if you think that would be helpful.
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Mentalmick
IMHOTEP!!!
- Nov 30, 2020
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Makko
Iä!
- Jan 17, 2021
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Do have explanations for the gaps, but never bring up "mental problems" or any implication thereof. This will get you excluded from any recruitment process. It's almost as bad as mentioning that you have a criminal history.
BeansOfRequirement
Behind the guilt was compassion
- Jan 26, 2021
- 5,747
Yeah, makes sense. Maybe "personal stuff" or "private matters" then? Guess a cover story would be the best, if someone can muster enough fucks to make one up.
Makko
Iä!
- Jan 17, 2021
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Explanations for gaps in the resume must be plausibly mundane without hinting that you're unstable, antisocial or an idler. If you have no story, make one up. You took a sabbatical, went traveling, freelanced, or started studies that "turned out that wasn't what I thought it would be, and made me realise I'd much rather [job you're applying for]". Being vague or refusing to specify what you did during the gaps is bad because it will make the recruiter assume the worst and that your closet is full of skeletons.
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BeansOfRequirement
Behind the guilt was compassion
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throwaway2goawy
Member
- Mar 7, 2021
- 52
Agreed, I have a gap in mine due to mental health but I always state I did a year of travelling in Europe and the US. I have enough knowledge of both areas due to holidays etc. to answer any basic questions regarding it in a interview, though it's barely ever come up anyway.
Working in a family business is another good answer, easy enough to lie about it and put a family member as your reference.
You ever considered trying vocational rehab services? I hear they're quite helpful for reintegrating NEETs.
How would I contact them and stuff? I looked into it and it seems like only people with disabilities can be eligible. I have mental and physical problems but I don't know if it's extreme enough.
almaranthine
Wizard
- Nov 28, 2019
- 616
hey there was another similar thread posted recently and a commenter suggested the op try volunteering until they could find a job. This is really a good idea for someone that hasn't worked in a while, you can ease your way back into the work environment, support a cause you care about, meet people you can use as references to get a paying position and of course put the volunteering hours on your resume once you've worked at it a little while.
kovkay
Experienced
- Jun 29, 2020
- 245
I tried looking into volunteering, but I found it's mostly online in my area due to the pandemic and you need references for most of the positions. It's kinda weird how high the bar of entry is for volunteering.
