Having to take a sabbatical for a few months to help parents who are both undergoing treatment for various medical issues. How bad does a gap of 4~6 months look on a resume?

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It’s fine. Just tell them what you did during the gap if they ask.

Wishing your parents well.

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Would try to nominally stay on payroll at your current company can start with paid family medical leave.

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Sending positive energies and prayers for your family; you are about to embark on a tremendously difficult task, that’s all that really matters now.

Tell the truth, with brevity. Take time for yourself where you can over this period; so you can return whole and well.

Please recognize anyone who holds caregiving against you, especially after what the world just went through, is not working in a space worthy of you. Take care.

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