It’s easy to get distracted by the "shiny object"—the big paycheck or the fancy title—but Harris Beber, the CMO of Monday.com, thinks you should take a beat before saying "yes" to the first offer that lands on your desk.
Beber has been around the block, holding top marketing roles at Vimeo, Google Workspace, and Amazon. He’s a pro at switching gears, and he’s a firm believer that if your work doesn't fulfill you anymore, it’s time to move on. If you stay in a job where you're unhappy, he warns, your performance will eventually tank, and nobody wins.
His secret? Don't wait until you're desperate to start looking. He maps out his next move while he’s still doing well. To keep himself honest, he uses a "3 P’s" checklist to judge an offer objectively:
1. People
It sounds simple, but you have to actually like who you work with. Beber once worked for a toxic leader who yelled and put insane pressure on the team—an experience that convinced him to never settle for a bad culture again. You want to be surrounded by people who treat you well and have skills that complement your own.
2. Product
If you’re in marketing (or any role, really), you have to care about what you’re selling. Beber once joined a sports tech startup because he liked the team, but he quickly realized he didn’t care about sports and didn’t get the product. He wasn't happy. If it doesn't excite you, you’ll have a hard time succeeding.
3. Position
This is about the "fit." You need to ask yourself: Is what I’m great at actually what this company needs right now? You’re most fulfilled when your specific talents align with the company's biggest problems.
The Reality Check
Recruiters are great at selling you a dream, telling you exactly why you’re the "perfect" candidate. But Beber warns that a job is rarely exactly what you imagined. By using an objective checklist like the 3 P's, you can see past the sales pitch and make sure the move is actually right for your long-term happiness.