(Only mildly tongue in cheek) Because anyone who is incapable of creating plausible lie about their employment is too naive to survive in corporate America. T

(Only mildly tongue in cheek) Because anyone who is incapable of creating plausible lie about their employment is too naive to survive in corporate America. The best people take career breaks as a flex. They don't need recruiters, they have the executive suites personal number. The competent know how to mock employment without being employed. Board member, consultant, contractor, infinite unpaid-leave.....there are many such instruments. The desperate are too desperate to take a break. That leaves the incompetent, the red flags and those of us with truth-itis. To answer your question: Yes, Truth-itis is worst affliction a mere mortal can have. It doesn't matter that you aren't lying. Because you are anonymous (not famous), your word, along with all others will be put into the 'liar until proven otherwise' category. Get wise to it. This really isn't talked about enough. Many of us are more principled than our capabilities will allow. Leads to horrible disillusionment later.