(Job searching) How would I answer this question on a job application?

In summary, the person is seeking advice on how to answer the question "Why am I planning on leaving this company?" when they are not actually planning on leaving but rather seeking to have multiple sources of income. They are looking for a way to express this on job boards without being too specific or causing potential issues with their current job. Suggestions include stating a desire for a new challenge or exploring other growth opportunities. Ultimately, they can explain more in an interview or potentially keep both jobs if possible.
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Hi,
Here's my question on how to answer this question on online or paper job boards:"Why do I plan on leaving this company?"? The thing is, in my case I'm not planning on leaving/resigning/quitting my current job position. I'm planning on getting dual strings of income/multiple incomes. My question is how to best answer this question.
Again, my question is how to properly answer the job question: "why am i planning on leaving this company" if I want dual strings of income?
Thank you.
 
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Isn't there one proper answer, namely the truth?
 
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kuruman said:
Isn't there one proper answer, namely the truth?
I'm just wondering of a way to properly say that I'm looking for a second source of income on Indeed.com or other job boards/applications. Thank you.
 
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"I'm looking for more of a challenge" might be suitably ambiguous. You can always explain at interview or change your mind and keep both jobs (assuming both companies are happy with that).
 
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How about "exploring another area as a possibility for growth in a different direction"?
 

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