[krn]

> Retailers wont take me because of my accomplished work history.

Can't you just remove it from your CV then? I thought that CV is like personal marketing material: you only list things there that help you to get a specific job – and skip everything else that doesn't.

EDIT: It's possible to list your previous employers without listing your work accomplishments.

[HeyLaughingBoy]

The question then becomes how to fill the gap that's left.

[nelsoch]

Having to explain the gap in employment from 2018-2023 would be hard. A requirement for many retail jobs(I don't remember it being this way 10+ years ago) is to list 5-10 years of work history and explain gaps.

[paulcole]

I don’t think it’s that tough. Lie about 2018-2020, then blame the pandemic, lie again about a short stint someplace 2021-2022, and then say you got laid off late last year.

If the options are lying or not getting a job, it shouldn’t be a hard decision. Get friends to be fake old bosses. Try to remember a local restaurant that shut down. Do whatever it takes.

[fzzzy]

Wouldn't they just have a big gap in employment then?