Can I mention my company’s financial problems in interviews elsewhere?

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by Greg Giangrande

I’m worried about the company I work for. It’s a startup and has financial issues, so I’d rather jump on it rather than give up on it. Is it okay to say in a job interview that that’s the main reason you’re looking for a new job?

Unfortunately, it’s more common than you think. Small businesses and startups are the engine of our economy. Many people struggle and fail, but I am grateful to entrepreneurs who keep trying.

Whether you’re an employee or an owner, there’s no shame in acknowledging this reality.

Talk about what you learned from that experience and how you’d like to find a job with a more secure company that doesn’t care about weekly payroll.

Just don’t complain and think positively. Perhaps you approached the job knowing the risks and took on the challenge – explain why – but now it would be wise to look elsewhere. Done, done.

A good friend of mine at work just got promoted to boss. I love her, but it’s totally crazy — I’m the stronger performer. I try not to let it affect our relationship, but now that she’s my boss, how can I help her and her friends, especially when I should have been promoted? Can I stay?

Wow, so much to unpack. It’s hard enough to promote a friend to boss, and I’ve seen it work, but true friendships are rarely able to sustain, especially if those friends started out as equals. .

Your job, salary, and promotion are all in her hands, and even if the friendship were to last, you won’t be able to respect her as your boss and the situation will likely become untenable.

Let the obvious sting and emotions of the situation subside before you do or say anything rash. See how you feel in a few weeks.

If you were truly friends, try to make her happy and help her succeed. Because that’s also in your best interest. And if ultimately that dynamic means the relationship needs to change or you have to leave, that’s okay.

By remaining professional, perhaps the friendship can flourish again when she’s no longer your boss.

Gregory Giangrande has over 25 years of experience as a Chief Human Resources Officer. Listen to Greg Wedo. Join Len Berman and Michael Riedel on iHeartRadio 710 WOR starting at 9:35 a.m. Email: [email protected]. Follow: GoToGreg.com and Twitter: @GregGiangrande