Spanish phrase
Dejé mi empleo anterior por ~.
Meaning
I left my previous job for ___.
When to use it
States that the speaker left a previous job for a reason. Used to explain a job change in conversation, tone varies by formality.
Example dialogue
Dejé mi empleo anterior por una mejor oportunidad laboral.
I left my previous job for a better job opportunity.
¿Qué tipo de oportunidad te ofrecieron?
What kind of opportunity did they offer you?