If I took disability leave to take care of a sick parent, is it best to tell the recruiter/hiring manager that instead of them making up assumptions as to why I took it? Would they have sympathy in regards to that or would they think I’m a flight risk? Is it better to go in detail or be vague?

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CuriousFox

WR Officer

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I took time for personal reasons, and I am happy to say everything is resolved. I am excited and ready to rejoin the workforce by applying my skill set (key words of role) to your company.

Or some shit like that.

Sunbunny31

Politicker

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

That's some pretty good shit.

CuriousFox

WR Officer

🦊

I have my moments

FoodForSales

Politicker

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Filth

Politicker

Live Filthy or Die Clean

A. I think you should have a subject like: "Question about leave and what to tell recruiter" and then put the question in the body of the post.

B. I think you can be honest about that reason for the leave, it shows you loyal to those you love and honest to anyone asking. I really can't see a reason to lie on this one, everyone has people they love that need care.

Justatitle

Big Shot

Account Executive

There is no reason to not share that, any decent human being would understand.

Fenderbaum

Politicker

Retired Choirboy🪕

Honesty is the best policy. Taking care of a sick parent is a daunting task, so if a potential employer has an issue with it, you're better off in the long run not working there.

jefe

Arsonist

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Agreed. Plus, while it's shitty, many could view leave taken for one's own issues/illness/disability a risk for it to happen again and leave them high and dry. Although the same view could be taken for any type of leave, I think it's more likely to be a (shitty) concern when it involves the employee themselves.

It really shouldn't be like that but too often is.

(Note - not condoning any of that BS)

braintank

Politicker

Enterprise Account Executive

Are they asking?

Sunbunny31

Politicker

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

Exactly. Oversharing is a potential pitfall.

Maximas

Tycoon

Senior Sales Executive

Hopefully he/she gets soon better.
Is it just OK to ask for an interview rescheduling on a different time, or that is something you've gotta do daily!