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I got asked this question once, and I answered: either working here or going back to school. I graduated with my masters in 2024. But I appreciated that they got me thinking of my future realistically.
If I were to ever be asked this again, I would go more abstract: so many things change on a day-to-day basis, that trying to realistically map out years at a time is not practical, but what I can say is that I am eager to learn, and I love exploring new opportunities for growth.
They probably wouldn’t like that answer either, but at least it’d be honest and not fluff.
It's an interview. It's no place for honesty.
The only real answer is "I expect to have grown and matured in the role to where my colleagues find me an invaluable asset and even other departments seek me out as a problem solver within my realm of responsibilities.
It tells management that you want to stay in the role, so they don't have to hire someone new in 2 years, yet hints at ambition to excel as a good employee. Yet not overly ambitious to get promoted or threaten anyone in the interview.