Getting past time off

[badger7579]

I once had to interview a guy (when I was permie) regarding a permie role for 1st/2nd line support.

On his CV he had a gap of about 2 years and I asked why there was a gap and what he had been doing.

His answer was "I was trying to become a rock star" He had a band and they had been trying to make it big. When it eventually didn’t he decided to pursue an IT career.

He was hired.

[JoJoGabor]

I agree with almost all that and other earlier points, I get irritated when people imply there are 'legitimate' reasons for time off as well.

If you are paying your way when you are off and can do the job when you are working, who gives a stuff whether you sit on your arse for 6 months or 'renovate property'?

Just one point though, you are deluding yourself - most nerds I know go snowboarding, its difficult to think of a more nerdy sport.

Ha, i assume you are a skier?

[Clever Hans]

Ha, i assume you are a skier?

No, but I bow to no man or woman on Tiddlywinks.