Hey Savages!
So after getting laid off I'm sitting on an offer right now. One company that got in touch with me started talking with me before I was officially laid off. Just before interviewing I got laid off but never told them I was laid off during the process. They never asked so I didn't disclose. When they asked why I'm leaving I told them my current company was unstable and going through layoffs - all of that true.
I'm now going through background checks for the company and worried they'll find out. This all happened within 2 weeks and I've only been laid off for 2 weeks. I was advised that if they don't directly ask if you're still employed then I didn't need to disclose so I didn't. I know they are checking previous employers for title and employment dates but I've never had a company call a current employer - I figure they just ask for a reference or pay stub.
Good news is that I do have a great offer in hand and there aren't any other issues with my resume - I may be off by a month on one job from 3+ years ago since I forgot exactly when I left.
Is this worth even worrying about? They want me to start first week of January and background should already be going or starting next week.
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