“I don’t find my old job sufficiently challenging anymore, and there was no room for growth.”

Simple, works in all circumstances, and be interpreted badly by the new company.

> Once you have your list, look for ones that, as much as possible, leave both you and your current employer as blameless as possible while also emphasizing the immutability of them. Then wrap that reason around a series of positives before you drop your “but”. For example:

Looks like the classic 'shit-sandwich' advice. When I hear it, I go immediately on guard since it indicates coming from an environment where you are expected to play the game, rather than be honest.

"How much do you earn right now?"

With all due respect, that is none of your damn business

"Interesting. I have no more questions"