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Unemployed 2 years, changed my first name in my resume and application and now I’m getting interviews
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The problem now is the gap between the person on paper and the one who shows up for the background check. There’s no neat box to explain that the name they know is not the one on her passport or degree. The legal name field doesn’t ask for context, and the “preferred name” option is often missing. The fear isn’t about lying. It’s about being caught in the awkward space between adaptation and authenticity, between playing the game and staying true to who she is.
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The question isn’t just about timing. It’s about how to reveal the truth without undermining the progress she’s made. There’s no perfect moment to say, “Hey, that’s not my real name, by the way.” The background check will catch it eventually. The real risk isn’t losing the offer. It’s losing the trust she’s built by finally getting through the door.
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Some people will always need to bend the rules to get a fair shot. The system rewards conformity, but the real win is finding a way to play by those rules without losing yourself.
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