So the real reason I’m looking for a new job is that my company went fully onsite. I’m now driving 2.5 hours a day and it’s killing my work life balance which was great back when we were hybrid.
What should I be telling employers in interviews when they ask why I’m leaving?

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“I’m looking for a new challenge”

Seriously though 2.5h drive - how was your wlb great even in hybrid? Did you ever show up to work?

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Already did try to negotiate haha
Once we went fully onsite
I started leaving at 3pm and logging back on at home to beat LA traffic

They even had an issue with that 🤣
I asked is it about my work (I got a bigger bonus than in my contract)
They said no your work is great it’s about the culture we want to create lmaooo
PE Portco

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Assuming new positions are hybrid or closer to home then I think that’s an appropriate reason. I wouldn’t have it be the only one but fine to mention as motivator

yeah, I've been right there with you OP. (Pasadena to Newport beach every day, basically left at 515am and didn't get back home till 8:30/845)

no way to live

Tell them you are looking to reduce your commute time. That is a completely valid reason.

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