Interviewing for a new role after leaving a toxic job after three months. How do I navigate the question of "why did you leave your previous gig?" in a way that doesn't look like I'm just straight up complaining about my previous employer?

For context, the C suite was a group of toxic, fear mongering bullies. There were high turnover rates, celebrating burnout culture, and you'd be berated if you didn't work 10+ hours a day.

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“I’m looking for growth opportunities in a work/life balance friendly environment.”

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It sounds like the exact place where I used to work. Good for you. You don’t have to elaborate to anyone. “I’m looking for growth and I wasn’t getting it at my current company.”Period.

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Say it was a contract gig and the contract ended.

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This is really good. Never thought of that before. Thank you1

Do you even need to explain the gap if it was only three months? I'm not sure I would bother.

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Just say you worked at Droga and they’ll totally understand without having to be told.

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Why BBH?

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I have done this before. Say it didn't turn out the way as conveyed in the interview process and it's not a fit.

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Freelance. No questions asked.

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I always hate glossy answers. Just tell me. It’s a mess out there. We all know it.

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