>>105986047I wish you good luck anon
My situation is worse, I'm now back into job hunting with an 8 year gap, due to multiple reasons (serious health issues caused by an autoimmune disorder, taking care of elderly relatives, crippling depression). I do have lots of documentation and medical reports that can prove my physical and mental health issues. I'm not in burgerland and in my country they can check if I have a criminal history, heck, I'm still in touch with my former employer (which I left in good terms) if they want a reference.
But I guess most HR just see that 8-year gap and throw the resume away.