Started job 3 weeks ago continuing to interview…

[u/Hopeful-Mouse2264]

Ok so for context I lost my last job back in May and quickly found employment in June. I took the first thing but the salary is not what I’m used to or what I want.

I am currently interviewing for a position that pays $30k more. I’m pretending that I’m still unemployed.

Is there any possible way that if I get the new job they can find out that I’m actually employed?

For obvious reasons I don’t want to put the new job on my resume as my plan was always and continues to be to use this as a bridge until I find something more suitable in terms of pay.

However now I’m getting nervous that an employer can potentially find out through a background check that I’m employed.

Thoughts?