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Re:Toxic Positivity by BlargMcLarg on Tuesday May 24, 2022 @07:14AM (#31490545)
Obviously not. However, most people would be flagged by the interviewer for saying "I was a bit bored", and subsequently discarded unless their skillset is hugely in demand. Modesty is only appreciated when decorated with a dose of positivity.
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Re:Toxic Positivity by JackFr on Tuesday May 24, 2022 @07:36AM (#31490711)
“Why did you leave?”

A better opportunity presented itself.

Or, “Why are you looking?”

Exploring better opportunities more suited to my skills and personality.

It’s fairly easy to not lie and present things in a favorable way.

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Re:Toxic Positivity by sojournerc on Tuesday May 24, 2022 @07:54AM (#31490851)
That's exactly GP's point. You're not expected to tell the truth as it is, instead offering some euphemism is the "right" way to get hired.
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