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Context: For the last 7 months, I've been an exec at a software company and have over-delivered in a measurable fashion, and have been recognized for my performance, and the company has grown due to my efforts.

Problem: Company has not met the terms of my contract due to poor financial management and planning - they're in breech, but I have no desire to escalate to legal (for many I assume to be obvious reasons). Rather, all cool - I'm just going to move on and try not to make the same mistake again. 

Question: I'm interviewing for leadership roles in marketing. What is the best way to answer the question " Why are you leaving your current position only seven months after hiring on?"

My gut answer has been one of restrained and respectful honesty: "Current company hasn't met the terms of our deal". When questioned further, I've replied: "It has to do with funding". 

Any opinions on this? I don't want to hurt my current company in any way by having a rumor get out that they don't have their i's dotted and t's crossed - rather, I'd like them to get past their problems and succeed. Also, I don't want to mis-represent myself as someone with a short leadership-attention span... but a breech is a breech, they haven't corrected the problem when given the chance, and my skills have a deep value in the current marketplace.

Any thoughts or advice on how to answer this question in an interview would be greatly appreciated.

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 DaveAno, if you're still interviewing, this podcast covers a great way to talk about your career history and why you've made the moves you've made... without saying anything negative about your current situation.

http://www.manager-tools.com/2009/12/how-answer-questions-about-career-h...

Hope it helps, and that you find a better fit soon.

-Chris

(edited to link to the show, not the shownotes)