On: Ask HN: How to explain job gaps on the resume?

[chrisseaton]

The reason I think it's a lie is that the intention is that someone will misinterpret it.

[matz1 → chrisseaton]

Then its not a lie because there is no intention for someone to misinterpret it.

[NateEag → matz1]

If that were the case you would just say "I took time off due to a medical situation."

The only reason to invoke "loved one" here is to mislead.

[toomuchtodo → NateEag]

Your version says “I’m a liability”. My versions says “this person has had some struggle and has their priorities in order”.

[chrisseaton → toomuchtodo]

We know it sounds better - that’s not in question. The point is that it’s less honest.

[sitkack → chrisseaton]

It is a business, not a person. The situation this asymmetric deserves an asymmetric answer.