Been for almost 3 years in this industry as SDE. Wanted to ask the experienced folks who have worked in India - How are career gaps of 3-4 months perceived? Will it make it difficult to get a new job? Yoe: ~3 Tc: 29L
No big deal. People understand tough markets, family situations, health issues and if they don’t avoid such cos
Just make sure you have a personal health insurance for self and family / parents to cover such gaps safely
Has anyone actually done it and can share their experience ?
Is your question about job search with a 3-4 month career gap in the past, or job search while being on a career break? The former is trivial and no one cares, at least in the better companies. The latter needs some tact and we can discuss if that’s the scenario if you’re referring to.
It's the later case for me.
*latter
What did u do., in same situation..?
Haven't yet taken a break (on focus, but would likely make it successfully). But, have been aggressively preparing DSA and system design in any free time available.
I took a break of 6 months recently. Started working again in February. Absolutely zero impact whatsoever. Increased my CTC by 40% as well. I had similar doubts as you have at that time. Feel free to ask what ever doubts you might have
What was your YOE? Are you a SWE?
5 years. I am Data Scientist
Sabbatical is not an option?
Nope.