When you get asked to explain the three month gap in your work history that is on your LinkedIn profile but not your C.V.
From 27 years ago.
I used to do stand-up and improv comedy, and got heckled quite a bit, and got pretty good with off-the-cuff comebacks.
“It just seems rather a long time for a software developer to be out of work these days.” she said.
“Yes, I was waiting for my visa approval so I could emmigrate to the US but thank you for the red flag. Imma put it over here with all the other red flags you’ve given me so far. A few more and it will look like a field of poppies where this job interview will go to die.”
“Wow!” she said.
“I know, it was a pretty good comeback wasn’t it? I’m actually impressed with myself.”
“That is just… wow! So… unprofessional.” she said.
“And that concludes the interview. Thank you for taking the time to see me today.”