🕰️ The Pause Is Part of the Story
️You don’t have to apologize for your time away from work. Whether you were caregiving, healing, recovering, or starting over—there’s strength in naming what it taught you.
This isn’t about making excuses. It’s about giving context with confidence.
🧍 Real-World Scenario
Jared spent four years taking care of his grandmother. On his resume, he wrote:
“Primary caregiver, 2019–2023 – Oversaw daily care routines, coordinated medications, managed home-based support services.”
No apology. Just truth.
📝 Prompt:
Describe your time away in one sentence. Try to name the value, skill, or experience gained during that time.