10 questions every professional should ask themselves before saying yes to a job

Almost everyone recognizes this moment.
You receive an offer. It sounds fine. You think: let's give it a try.

And two months later you think:
This isn't it.

Not because you don’t want to work.
Not because you can’t handle the job.
But because the initial picture just didn’t match.

At Mentro, we often see this.
That’s why we created something that truly helps.
No marketing. No sales pitch.

Just a honest check.

Take these questions with you before you say yes to a job.
They save you time, frustration and wrong choices.

1. Why do I actually want to work here

This sounds simple, but is often overlooked.
Ask yourself if you are saying yes because the job truly suits you,
or because you need something quickly.

Starting quickly can sometimes make sense.
But it should not be the only reason.

A job that doesn’t suit you costs more energy in the long term than it provides.

2. What does my working day really look like

Not the job description.
Not the nice story.

But really.
What do you do from the start to the end of your shift.

What machines you use
How much of your working day you work standing
How physically demanding the work is
How much repetition is involved
At what pace the work is done

The clearer this is beforehand, the smaller the chance of disappointment.

3. Who will I be working with

Work is more than tasks.
It’s about people.

Ask what the team looks like.
How many colleagues you have around you.
Who your point of contact is.
Who will train you.

A pleasant working atmosphere makes heavy work more bearable.

4. What happens when things get tough

Everyone has off days.
You make a mistake.
Your pace is slower.
You need to ask something again.

The question isn’t whether this happens.
The question is how it is handled.

Is there room to learn
Or is there immediate pressure

This says a lot about how a company treats people.

5. How are schedules and hours arranged

Uncertainty in schedules creates uncertainty in your mind.
Therefore, always ask:

When will I know my working hours
How far in advance changes are communicated
How overtime is arranged
Whether extra work is voluntary or mandatory

Clarity about this prevents a lot of frustration.

6. Will I be well trained or do I have to figure it out myself

A good start determines how long you stay.
Ask what the training period looks like.
Who will guide you.
How much time is taken to explain everything.

No one is good on day one. And that’s okay.

7. What about safety and tools

In technology and production, safety is not a detail.
It’s the foundation.

Are the right tools available
Do you receive clear explanations
Is there active attention to safely working

If safety is not taken seriously, that’s a clear warning sign.

8. What do others say who work here

You don’t need to have deep conversations.
But listen and look carefully.

Do colleagues sound genuinely positive
Are questions considered normal
Is the atmosphere relaxed or tense

You often feel the work atmosphere quicker than you think.

9. Can I build something here

Not everyone wants to grow.
But no one wants to get stuck.

Ask yourself if you will learn new skills here.
Whether you are gaining experience that will help you further.
Whether you will be better off in a year than you are now.

Work that adds nothing keeps you stuck.

10. Would I still want to do this job in six months

This question may be the most important.

Imagine that the novelty has worn off.
That the job has become routine.

Would you still think: this is okay
Or do you already feel doubts

Preliminary doubt seldom turns into enthusiasm later.

Conclusion

Accepting a job is not a small decision.
You spend a large part of your life on it.

At Mentro, we believe that you should make that choice consciously.
Without pressure.
Without vague stories.
With an honest picture beforehand.

That’s why we help you before you say yes.
So you don’t have to start over after two months.

That’s what we mean by:

Every match matters. 💚