I work for General Motors from March 2021 through August 2021, then for State Farm from July 2021 through December 2021 and then for a horrible investment management firm. I left my first two positions because of extremely low salary for Software Developer. I was a new grad for my first job at General Motors and was only paid $65k salary. State Farm was also very low at $80k. The firm paid in six figures but I was fired last week after three months because I refused to work 12 hours a day (I was already working 10-11 hours). During interviews, employers are asking me why I changed jobs so quickly. I’ve been telling them that the first two jobs were just contracts (but they were actually full-time jobs) and the last one had too long hours for me. I can’t explain to them that my spouse is a student and I’m the only source of income. We don’t have any savings. So, I’ve been trying my best to change jobs to give our family a better life. What’s the best way to explain my situation to employers? Thank you!
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Be sincere
I would explain your situation, everyone understands major bumps in TC as far as I’ve seen. If the experience is valuable include it and be transparent that it was full time. When you do change jobs however try to find something where you’ll be comfortable with TC for next 2 years so you can establish some post college experience of value.
All they care about is if there is a pattern (for example if every job ends after 3 months because of management clash). Just give them a narrative about how it’s always for more challenges and more pay.
I don't think it's a good idea to say that you were a contractor. It reduces your perceived value. Just say the truth - that your spouse is pursuing higher education and you need to support her, and the previous jobs gave you valuable experience but comp was not enough to provide for both of you. And then make it clear that you talked about salary expectations with your recruiter and that the potential salary is more than enough to provide for both of you should you get an offer. If anyone judges you for needing to provide for your spouse they need to fuck off.
Just don’t put them on resume
No need to put the first 2 on resume, especially being a short time. Usually questions come up about gaps between jobs, so dropping the first two should not raise flags
But I graduated in May 2020 and worked full-time for my university until March 2021 (for 6 years). They’ll ask me what I’ve been doing since graduation, wouldn’t they?