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It is one of the most popular questions on the job interview. Liz Ryan from Business Week has an interesting opinion about this question. She thinks that it is one of the most stupid interview questions.

Here’s why it’s dumb. No company will guarantee you a job for five years, much less a career path. To construct such a plan for yourself, you’d have to make predictions about industries, companies, and your likes and dislikes that could only serve to constrain your choices. And in any case, why is it so all-fired important to have a dang career plan in mind? Every successful entrepreneur and many top corporate people will tell you their key to success: I did what I felt driven to do at the moment.

Anyway, where do I see myself in 5 years then?

  • Living in a beautiful tropical country. Although I don’t see snow on Christmas/New Year, I am happy.
  • Having 2 cute kids. One of them is going to kindergarten soon.
  • Preparing for my retirement because it is just 2 years away. Yes, I am planning to retire at 40 years old.