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Re:Ask HN: Has anyone else been unemployed for over two years? by Traubenfuchs on Friday September 19, 2025 @06:02PM (#45307243)
Why do you think anyone would want to hire you when things get better vs people that are „more in the game“, like experienced people without a career gap?

Not asking to be mean, asking because I am afraid of that happening to me and looking for perspective.

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Re:Ask HN: Has anyone else been unemployed for over two years? by mixmastamyk on Saturday September 20, 2025 @12:32PM (#45314818)
Gaps are not worth worrying about unless you have < 5 years exp. At least no one has ever mentioned it. My career is long so experience is just a summary anyway. Use years only and learn how to freelance (or look like it) during lean times.
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