Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?

Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?

If you are a working adult, at some point in your life you would need to answer this question, be it during an interview or during a performance review. I absolutely hated this question, and have always thought about giving sarcastic remarks like:

“Wait, let me consult my crystal ball”
or
“Geez, I haven’t even thought about what I want to have for lunch and you’re asking me about 5 years later? Get a grip!”

Those are of course the “wrong”...

Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?

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