I'm starting a new job on Monday after a tough journey. My first job out of college was really miserable, and I quit after about 1.5 years. After that, I faced about 7-8 months of unemployment before finally landing another position. Unfortunately, that job ended after just 6 months due to a layoff based on a last-in-first-out policy. Now, I've accepted a new role and completed the employment verification paperwork, but I'm feeling anxious about the background check. I extended the dates of my first job on my resume to cover the unemployment gap, thinking it would make my work history look more continuous. I haven't heard from my future manager, HR, or the background check company yet, and the status is still pending. I'm worried that my decision to alter the employment dates might come back to haunt me. How concerned should I be about this situation?
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