How do you answer your greatest weaknesses/failures question of an interview without sounding trite and/or screwing yourself over?

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"Overcoming the resentment engendered by my overwhelming success remains my biggest professional obstacle. Candidly, I ball so hard motherfuckers wanna fine me. "

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You need to provide concrete examples of how it was a weakness in the past and also of the steps you’ve been taking to overcome it.

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^ hahahahha that's amazing

I choose weaknesses that aren't a requirement for the job

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Hello!
I'm italian, 26 yo and currently working in France as financial analyst.
Work environment is great, friendly and multicultural but I don't like the job at all.
Personal life is not so nice since I manage to see my family and gf every 30/45 days only. Colleagues have their own lives and at the end we don't hang out much.
My dilemma is:
A) going back to Italy at a lower salary with less growth opps but better personal life or
B) Switching my job here and hold on

What would you do?

Thx! :)

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