Lost My Trading Seat too Cancer
Title is self explanatory. I was a trader carrying my own PNL in the commodity space for several years (3YOE)and my performance was great. Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with a cancer that required full time treatment and was forced to leave the company. It’s been ~8 months since I’ve been employed and I’m looking to get back in the game. Do you think employers are going to hold this against me? And as a follow up how would I explain on a resume that I didn’t get fired?
i’m an incoming intern and have no idea but good luck brother i hope everything works out
You cancer-free now? Hope you're well.
Regardless, just explicitly say you took time off to recover from your cancer battle. NO ONE will hold that against you. You can literally put a line on your resume that says "Cancer Treatments" and people will not ask you.
Might give you an advantage tbh
No clue but glad ur better bro
The company you were with won't take you back? Surely you can explain to your old manager that you're now in remission
Ther may not be a seat for him anymore…
I’m not an expert, but I’d say most employers understand that life happens. Being honest about your health situation is crucial. On your resume, you can simply list the gap as “medical leave” or “health-related break.
No don't think employers will hold it against you, just be up front, also have you tried contacting your former manager for your job back? couldn't hurt
if ur an independent trader and dont need a billion dollars of balance sheet then I know a guy hiring rn
Thank you for the look, will pm.
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