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In your case, did it end up being worth it in the end?

• thrownawaydad 4y ago
  Yes, but the alternative in my case probably would have involved suicide. Unfortunately, that's not something you can tell prospective employers, as an explanation for taking a break. (I'm not at all suicidal these days, so worry not.) My suggestion there is to think of a plausible fib that won't raise flags. You could make up a consulting jaunt or maybe a dying relative you had to take care of. Or just say you needed a sabbatical. This might seem unethical, but my read is that employers really _want_ to see you "act normal", which in our society means lying about certain things in a professional context.
  • thekiptxt 4y ago
    I’m very glad to read this, as I am feeling in a similar boat, and the strong impetus to move was getting close to suicide. Thankfully, I am making progress and I have committed to the changes, which lifts my spirits. This comment is encouraging, thank you.
    • thrownawaydad 4y ago
      Good luck. Perhaps useful to keep the Buddhist parable of the farmer in mind: https://donsnotes.com/religion/parables/buddhist-farmer.html https://donsnotes.com/religion/parables/buddhist-farmer.html In short, it's hard to tell whether something that seems awful now might not turn out to be good in the long run.