Some say that job hunting and interviews are a two-way street, and that’s true. However, just going through interviews alone is not enough to fully understand the company environment. Even if you ask questions and observe subtle cues in the interviewer's responses, the insights you gain are still very limited.
Even in companies with a good reputation, you might end up with a supervisor or colleagues who struggle with managing emotions, or you might take on work that turns out to be unpredictable. These are uncertainties that remain until you actually work together for a period of time.
It’s quite difficult to truly understand a company’s internal environment without working there for some time. Sometimes, even after landing a new job, if the environment proves to be unsatisfactory, you may find yourself needing to job hunt again, facing complicated working visa procedures, insurance, and tax issues. No matter how you look at it, the risk borne by job seekers is still significant.
How many times can a person realistically change jobs in their lifetime?
In the end, achieving your own goals should come first. After doing your homework, you can only set those risks aside for now and leave the rest to luck.
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