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It also comes from feeling financially secure enough to be comfortable asking those questions. Early in my career I wouldn't have, but at this point I have eno

by diob 4y ago

It also comes from feeling financially secure enough to be comfortable asking those questions. Early in my career I wouldn't have, but at this point I have enough money that I can afford to be more discerning.

traskjd 4y ago
Ultimate test of a good place though if you ask when young. I asked for my first grad role. I asked a lot of probing questions. 3 years in I was running teams and setting up operations for the business in another country for them. I even told them I’d be leaving to start my own business after this job (and did). This resonated because I was speaking to their founder at the time and knew we’d be cut from the same clothe. Holding yourself back at a young age can just stunt your career development. Asking such questions will appeal to the right employer. Unsurprisingly this one went from 35 to 150 staff, profitably in the 3 years I worked there. I was 22 when setting up other parts of their business. I’d started at 19. I wouldn’t advise folks to avoid such questions just because they’re young or “need the job”. Stand out! You’re even more likely to get the job. As noted by others here: if they react poorly to this in the interview, you already won by dodging a bullet.
- diob 4y ago
  I think you missed my point, some (possibly most) literally can't afford to do what you're suggesting early in their life. It comes from a place of financial and psychological security. I suppose it also depends on your country, but at least here in the USA, that's hard to come by (especially for the lower / middle class). Being able to be discerning about a job is a privilege that not everyone has. As someone who finally can, I'm happy to acknowledge that rather than pretend other folks are doing something wrong. I don't disagree that they'd be dodging a bullet, but some folks have to take a bullet to get health insurance, pay the bills, and god knows what else given their circumstances :)

by diob 4y ago

traskjd 4y ago

Ultimate test of a good place though if you ask when young. I asked for my first grad role. I asked a lot of probing questions. 3 years in I was running teams and setting up operations for the business in another country for them. I even told them I’d be leaving to start my own business after this job (and did). This resonated because I was speaking to their founder at the time and knew we’d be cut from the same clothe. Holding yourself back at a young age can just stunt your career development. Asking such questions will appeal to the right employer. Unsurprisingly this one went from 35 to 150 staff, profitably in the 3 years I worked there. I was 22 when setting up other parts of their business. I’d started at 19. I wouldn’t advise folks to avoid such questions just because they’re young or “need the job”. Stand out! You’re even more likely to get the job. As noted by others here: if they react poorly to this in the interview, you already won by dodging a bullet.

diob 4y ago
I think you missed my point, some (possibly most) literally can't afford to do what you're suggesting early in their life. It comes from a place of financial and psychological security. I suppose it also depends on your country, but at least here in the USA, that's hard to come by (especially for the lower / middle class). Being able to be discerning about a job is a privilege that not everyone has. As someone who finally can, I'm happy to acknowledge that rather than pretend other folks are doing something wrong. I don't disagree that they'd be dodging a bullet, but some folks have to take a bullet to get health insurance, pay the bills, and god knows what else given their circumstances :)