is it impossible to find a job after a 4 year gap?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've heard it said, in jest let's hope, that gaps in resumes means jail time for men and lots of babies, possibly from different baby daddies, for women.

This is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've heard it said, in jest let's hope, that gaps in resumes means jail time for men and lots of babies, possibly from different baby daddies, for women.

This obviously has nothing to do with demographics applying for UMC type of jobs. Fast food service? Maybe.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:CPA pp here agin. I already had 14 years of experience before I quit work. I worked for 4 years after that and quit again for 3 years after I had my youngest and just went back at slightly more salary than when I left 3 years ago ($200k + range).

Is this typical for your field or do you have other unique qualifications such as graduating from a prestigious school/program?

I think accounting is a very marketable skill. None of my CPA friends have any problems finding jobs. I did not graduate from a prestigious school but I did do my professional exams in the UK and most of my experience is in investment banking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:PP were you high up at a Big 4 beforehand?

No. After public practice, I worked mainly at investment banks.

[Anonymous]

If you are a 30s/40s professional woman, it is assumed you have been SAHMing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:PP were you high up at a Big 4 beforehand?

No. After public practice, I worked mainly at investment banks.

That's the kicker.

[Anonymous]

I found one. Lawyer. But I had top credentials and took a pay and status cut.