Has anyone been in a position where you felt like you had to justify your reason for leaving? If so, how did you approach it?

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"I am being paid more to work less in a more interesting role."

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It depended on the person that was asking. Someone I was close with, I don’t mind telling them. Others - smile and deflect.

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No one asked me why I was leaving, only because it’s obvious and self explanatory. Everyone asked me where I was going tho

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