You demonstrate your potential when you interview for a new job and so do the people with which you interview.

We all know that our best behavior during an interview isn’t what will occur each day on the job.

We also know that some employer’s leaders describe their work environment in a way that is 100% positive and not like it actually is.

It is easy for us to fall in love with potential.

·       The potential to contribute to the employer’s mission and vision.

·       The potential to be given challenging work and build competence.

·       The potential to make more money and be promoted as you grow your skills and experience.

·       The potential to find a community and connect with great people.

·       The potential to be seen, heard, understood, valued, and appreciated.

And then reality hits.

You realize that the potential you were sold isn’t real.

You must decide whether to stay or whether to go.

When do you go?

You go when the pain of staying is more than the pain of finding a new job and the learning curve to get up to speed in the new job.

Let’s talk before you need help negotiating your job offer so you don’t leave money on the table.

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