(Job searching) How would I answer this question on a job application?

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This discussion centers on how to effectively answer the job application question, "Why do I plan on leaving this company?" when the intention is to seek additional income rather than resigning from a current position. Participants suggest framing the response to highlight a desire for professional growth and new challenges, such as stating, "I'm looking for more of a challenge" or "exploring another area as a possibility for growth in a different direction." The emphasis is on honesty while maintaining a positive spin that aligns with career advancement.

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Hi,
Here's my question on how to answer this question on online or paper job boards:"Why do I plan on leaving this company?"? The thing is, in my case I'm not planning on leaving/resigning/quitting my current job position. I'm planning on getting dual strings of income/multiple incomes. My question is how to best answer this question.
Again, my question is how to properly answer the job question: "why am i planning on leaving this company" if I want dual strings of income?
Thank you.
 
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Isn't there one proper answer, namely the truth?
 
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kuruman said:
Isn't there one proper answer, namely the truth?
I'm just wondering of a way to properly say that I'm looking for a second source of income on Indeed.com or other job boards/applications. Thank you.
 
"I'm looking for more of a challenge" might be suitably ambiguous. You can always explain at interview or change your mind and keep both jobs (assuming both companies are happy with that).
 
How about "exploring another area as a possibility for growth in a different direction"?
 

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