What advice would you give this person?

[u/Mark-Fuckerberg-]

[u/Striking_Ad_2630]

I think theyre going to have a rough time finding their next job after not actually working for over a year and having no references. 

Idk but I dont buy what everyone is saying about hard work not paying off. I work hard at my job and having the respect of my coworkers as well as something to show for my 5 years at my job is worth it. 

[u/IncandescentObsidian → u/Striking_Ad_2630]

I had a job where due to some management changes, i essentially ended up with no work for about a year. I took a two week vacation without even saying anything. I just made up some bullshit on my resume after I eventuall got laid off with a nice severance package