From Best Place To Work to Biggest Loser

At a local coffeehouse recently, I overheard an informal job interview taking place.  I grew queasy listening to the story that the early career job candidate told.

“I’m looking at other opportunities because I’m not challenged. I don’t understand what my growth prospects are, or if they exist at this company. We’ve been bought. That was a year ago and everything is still in upheaval. I’ve excelled at everything that I’ve been handed, and I’ve asked for more, but no one will talk about that. I’m ready to go where I can grow.”

​Ironically, the candidate’s currently employer is formally recognized as a Best Place to Work. *sigh*

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