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I agree with Omari, and I'll add that "Started a family" is also a very valid reason. Don't worry about anything like adcomms looking at you like you're not serious about your career. Just the opposite... It will help show an additional dimension of you. And it's a much clearer, more valid reason than writing "personal reasons" in your app!
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Considering the fact that I have a 2 year career gap after leaving my first job, does it make more sense to put "to start a family" as the reason rather than "I didn't agree with the ethics of the organization".
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I think "to start a family" sounds more valid. To be honest, when I read the "ethics" explanation, I partly don't believe it. It sounds like an excuse ofr getting fired or something (I believe you when you say that's not the case). You're proud about starting a family... Tell them!

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Thanks for the advice, Scott.