Your Next Role Should Solve a Specific Career Problem

Jumping to a new job because it pays more or sounds impressive is how people end up in the same frustrations with a different logo on their laptop. Before you move, define the specific problem your current role cannot solve. Maybe you need management experience, exposure to a new industry, or a shorter commute. When your move has a clear purpose, you interview better, negotiate better, and adapt faster -- because you know exactly what you came for and can measure whether you are getting it.