So long story short I’ve had a lot of problems with my mental health on top of my managers or coworkers being absolutely awful people that I couldn’t stand to be around, or my last job I just couldn’t do because I got paralyzing anxiety from heights (had no idea how often you’d be in a bucket truck or a 20’ ladder as an electrician. Looking back on it, taking this job was obviously a mistake.) but I wanted to try something new and couldn’t stand serving food any longer. But after a few months I got really tired of working there because of all the hazing on top of ignoring OSHA regulations and like I said, just being unbearable to be around. So I called my boss a few months back and told him I had to quit for my mental health (which was true.)
Now I feel like I will be absolutely and unequivocally screwed trying to get another job if I tell them the truth. I feel like most employers wouldn’t even interview me after they glance at my resume and see I haven’t worked in a few months. They just instantly assume something is wrong with you and you aren’t worth hiring. Hoping I’m wrong about my assumptions on this one. Was wondering if anyone has any idea on what to do? I suppose I could just lie on my resume and say I still am serving food, but if they check my background they’ll know I’m lying and I won’t get the job. Someone told me it was best to tell them that I was taking care of a geriatric loved one (like taking care of grandpa).
Really looking for any insight or ideas.
TL:DR; haven’t worked in 6 months and don’t know what to do in order to land another interview. Should I lie on my resume? If so, what should I even say?