questions a doctor would ask you during the depression screening part of a checkup. And, yes, big red flag đźš©, if they are screening out people who might be depressed or anxious.
On the other hand, in the world we live in, particularly after the pandemic we all went through, a critical thinker might realize that answering those questions with “sometimes” might reveal that honesty is part of your personality. But I wouldn’t bet on that.
I’m sorry that job hunting is so difficult these days, Vicky. The ironic thing is that, once you start any job, you’ll likely find other jobs soon after since employers seem to prefer hiring people who are already employed over those who are unemployed. Try to keep that in mind if you accept a job that you don’t think you’ll like.