If someone tries to verify employment at my previous job, they will be directed to https://theworknumber.com/, which a metric fuckton of businesses use. When they access the information on that site, they will find my company’s HR department has uploaded the name, dates of employment, and reason for separation. I don’t understand why you think I’m somehow a proponent or advocate of this, I’m literally just communicating that it exists and is real

Regarding not sharing your previous employer, you’re welcome to choose to lie on your resume, but I’m not going to