The true details are:
1) The office manager openly plays favorites
2) The office manager changes the rules on a case by case basis to best suit her favorites
3) The office is moving to a location that is just too far for me to drive (I now drive 40 minutes one way on a good day. The ride would be AT LEAST an hour one way to the new location.)
4) The owners of the company lie to clients and play games with them, then blame employees when something blows up in their faces (ok, sometimes we mess up when it comes to who was told what lie, but dishonesty has never been a strong point of mine)
So, how do I tell my reason for leaving without lying and without sounding "disgruntled" by telling the truth?
2006-06-17 12:38:33 · 19 answers · asked by innocence faded 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
The commute will be to far, you don't mind traveling for the company every now and then but an hours drive each day is just to far with gas prices the way they are.
Or you could go with the standard "I am looking for the opportunity to advance"
2006-06-17 14:24:58 · answer #1 · answered by CBNP 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think you should answer by saying that your current office is moving to a new location and your drive time would be an hour each way is the best way to explain why you want to leave your job. You are being honest and wouldn't feel nervous about giving that answer. It is not good to make the other employer look bad. It doesn't put you in a good light. Things like that are very subjective and they might feel that it's your opinion and there may be another side to the story. So, stick to the truth about the distance to work. That's a reason that many people can relate to.
2006-06-17 12:52:54 · answer #2 · answered by wjdd24 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never complain about your current job. Tell the interviewer that you feel you have reached your potential. There is no room for advancement and you feel you have more to offer than what your current job has realized. Say that you need a career that challenges you on a daily basis and you need to work for a company where you will not be over looked. If you go into an interview and complain about your current job, the interviewer will see that as a sign of weakness, immaturity, and disloyalty. I am a hiring manager and that is what I would think. Trust me on this.
2016-03-27 19:15:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was looking for a good answer too, but I guess I have a better reason than what I have read so far! Just admit to "having waited to have this position open at this company", if this is applicable of course. or base it on some research or facts about the new company that makes it clearly better than the present one for you. simple enough? no need to lie of course, and no need to really delve into what really goes in your old company this way.
2006-06-17 12:58:37 · answer #4 · answered by OnceAlive 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them this:
"I enjoy working in an enviornment where I feel the employess work together to promote the company because you the employee are a reflection of that company. I felt at my old job that the actions of my coworkers only made the company look bad, and I dont want to work in an environment where there is no sence of pride and loyalty.
2006-06-17 12:52:28 · answer #5 · answered by dnelak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The company that I currently work for is relocating which would make my daily commute over an hour each way. Spending over ten hours in traffic each week and also the cost of gas would cause a burden for me.
I am looking for something closer to home.
2006-06-17 12:51:04 · answer #6 · answered by doll1963 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your new employer does not need to know all of the sordid details of how your old bosses made your life miserable. Simply tell them that you are looking for a new, fresh challange. As well, as much as leaving your old company was a hard decision, you are looking forward to advancing your career and expanding your knowledge by being a part of (the new companys') team.
2006-06-17 13:03:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them that the company you are currently working for is moving to a new location that is too far for you to commute to.
2006-06-17 12:46:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure to mention you'd like to get something closer to home, and that with gas prices today the approaching commute will hurt you. And also saying you want to further your career is always good.
2006-06-17 12:43:33 · answer #9 · answered by Govinda505 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go for option 3. You would be telling them the truth (only not all of it LOL).
I think it's solid enough if you accompany the words with body language (and there your thinking about their lack of ethics and your LONG communting will definitely help). LOL
2006-06-17 12:50:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋