Having a "Gap in your resumé" is a red flag because it tells the corporate overlords that you aren't just a brainless drone who will desperately work for them 24/7. You're showing them that you can save money and occasionally take time off, time that you DIDN'T EARN OR ASK PERMISSION FOR!!!!! Basically our entire economy revolves around pleasing neurotic control freaks (jews but also women and sociopaths).

@MeBigbrain An interesting take. Companies also may view you as a liability and not worth expending energy into your growth. A gap in job experience could point to this. It definitely intimidates a employer looking to hire either way.

@TenaciousGoat >"Companies also may view you as a liability and not worth expending energy into your growth."

They're gonna view you like that regardless. I don't know about you but the only time I've ever had an employer interested in my growth or give me an opportunity to rise was when I was in the military in the early 2010's. I get treated as expendable as if it's a forgone conclusion and am never given any kind of promotion or training. And it's not that they think I'm unreliable because they're happy to load me up with work hours and call me when they need a fill-in. Is this just me? Do all you other niggas have great jobs with long-term benefits and promotions?

@MeBigbrain You have to work with the companies own self interest. You also should evaluate your strengths and weaknesses in skill. Also learn what your skills are to begin with. You should learn more about the company you’re working for, are they growing? Expectations? Etc. You should be invested in them as much as they invest in you or find a company that shows interest in you.