[OneWingLow]

My last contract position was on a rotational basis. The rotation schedule was a set number of days on and off and then home-while home you are not paid obviously. Our rotation period at home was changed with nearly no notice (we were told this a few days prior to going home)and my time at home was going to be extended by an additional 2 months beyond what was the norm. I had budgeted for what we were told would be the time at home, but this extension would cause me to be without a paycheck for those 2 additional months. I felt it best to move on and find employment as I couldn't survive for 2 months without a paycheck. How do I explain this in my future interviews? I have run this by friends and the advice is to not say this. Their concern is that this could look bad, as a complaint against the company and potential employers are probably going to side with my former company.

My opinion is that I have every right to say what happened. I loved the job. But my financial obligations don't wait for anything and I could not sit around with no paycheck coming in.

[Aviation Interview Prep]

Your friends are right, you never want to bad mouth a previous employer no matter how bad they were. Are you working anywhere now? The best excuse is to say that while you enjoyed working at such and such company and gained valuable experience, you decided it was best for your career and your family to pursue (fill in the blank). That way you move away from bad mouthing but let them know that it was your decision to leave. Good luck and let us know if you have any other questions.

-Andrew