Quarter-life Crisis

You read that right. At the young age of 23, I believe that I am experiencing my quarter-life crisis. I've only been working for roughly 5 months (going on 6!) but I have this need to move. Move up, move forward, or move away, I'm not quite sure, but I'm definitely looking for change.

I updated my resume last week and applied to various companies on a whim. To my surprise, I had my first interview this morning. And while it's still too early to tell how it went (I'm leaning more on the bad side, mostly because of my lack of appropriate answers), I just want to tell you all the questions that I HATE being asked at interviews. In fact, a big reason why I think I accepted my offer at my current company is because I was never asked any of these questions.

1. What are your strengths and your weaknesses?
First of all, I think the same rules apply to your job interview as to your first date. Obviously, you're still in that stage wherein you're trying to sell the BEST parts of you. Now, why would you want to reveal your bad points straight up? And that's why I think any employer who asks this question is asking for bullshit.

2. You've only been with your current employer for x number of months. What can you say to convince us to believe you that you won't jump ship and leave our company after x number of months as well?
Again, bullshit. Obviously, I didn't take my current job with the thought "Oh, I'm leaving in 6 months." People, it's not a feeling that happens overnight! I don't even know how I'll feel tomorrow, what more in 6 months?? It's a combination of external things that affect the way you feel about your current job. Simply put, you want to be in a company where there is personal growth. The moment you feel like you've stopped growing, then definitely, it's time to find something new. It could be in 6 months, 2 years, or if the job is challenging enough, maybe even until you retire. It's different for every person.

3. Why are you leaving your current job? (Follow up: But we have OT and work on weekends, too)
Again, same rules as being on a first date. You don't just ask your date, "Why'd you break up with your last boyfriend?" and "So, if I forget your birthday, will you break up with me too?" It's like, you can't compare one to the other. No two people are exactly the same, just like no two jobs are exactly the same even if the position might be. There are so many other factors involved that aren't considered when questions like these are asked.

4. Is that negotiable?
I know that since I am the person coming in for interview, I should be grateful. But sometimes, I can't help but feel like I wasted my time. Most especially if you ask me if my asking salary is negotiable. I mean, I'm currently working to gain experience. I'm gaining experience to increase my self worth. Now, after stating my current salary and my asking salary, you ask me if its negotiable??? That's like asking me out to dinner, but then telling me I'm paying for the next 5 dates.

In the current job I am now, I was definitely taken aback with questions like, "How well do you write?", "What exactly did you do as a...?", and "Do you think your resume looks impressive? What do you hope to accomplish working for me?" These are questions that I would rather answer. It makes me believe that the position I'm applying for needs actual thinking as compared to coming up with bullshit answers to get the job. No offense to others.