How would I answer this?

[Becks]

Soooooooooo...

I'm maybe thinking about looking for a new job.

This will be the first time I've looked for a job while still being employed.

When I'm asked (either when applying or being interviewed) why I'm willing to leave the place I'm at, what's a nice way of saying that I want to leave for any combination of

• not being treated like an adult
• the job has driven me to drink
• they consistently purposely schedule us to be short handed

and other things?

[Whiskey]

You could say you feel your specific skill set isn't being utilized to its potential at <old job> and that somewhere like <new job> would be a better fit.

Thats assuming youre not going from grocery store to another grocery store, or something similar.


Or, if you actually like the company youre applying at, simply say that.

"I heard <company> donated back to the community at <x event>, and I would love to work for a company that is involved in its local community to that extent"

Never talk negatively about an old job. It doesn't matter if they railroaded you. Its the same reason you don't talk about exboyfriends to potential new boyfriends. You're vague as hell. "Oh yeah we dated for X amount of time and we grew apart, developed different life goals" when in reality that motherfucker railed your sister and your best friend on your kitchen table.

[ravevolution]

"

Never talk negatively about an old job. It doesn't matter if they railroaded you. Its the same reason you don't talk about exboyfriends to potential new boyfriends. You're vague as hell. "Oh yeah we dated for X amount of time and we grew apart, developed different life goals" when in reality that motherfucker railed your sister and your best friend on your kitchen table.

+1

[Bella_Vixen]

Tell them that you are looking for better opportunities.

[Peppergirl]

"I feel as if I've grown professionally, and I'm looking for a company to continue to grow with."

I used that once.

[fireheart]

I've used the potential line, but because I'm studying, I've gone further and pointed out that the skills I need aren't the ones I'm getting (I want to teach)

[Becks]

Thanks!!!!

This sucks, like I've said, I've never looked for a job while actually having one already, so I'm nervous and all that.