I take a different look. I think it's it's nearly impossible to get a feel of a company from an interview or offer. Often they're trying to put the best spin

I take a different look. I think it's it's nearly impossible to get a feel of a company from an interview or offer. Often they're trying to put the best spin on the company and you're never really guaranteed to work under the same manager you were hired under. Case in point: I was hired under one manager, then another manager (who was worse than the first) replaced him three months later, and I was fired two years later. It may take a year to discover the true bullshit the company is hiding. So in that case ignorance is bliss. Enjoy that time, and if you smell something rotten, best steer clear of it, even if that means getting a new job. The most important thing is your happiness. To me that's salary. Some people like clean code. Some people want to grow in a position. Some people want a good commute. I don't care that much about the code base, because I'm technically a hired whore. And currently my commute is 4 plane segments a week, and I don't mind it because in the end, the people are nice. Sure it helps if the people treat you nice, but as long as you are the employee, you can be treated like shit at anytime during your employment, and you may have very little recourse. The other thing to steer clear of is how much the company brands it's employees. If your own personal identity is wrapped up in the company brand, then if you or one of your co-workers are later separated, it can be especially painful. In short, figure out what it is you want from a company, and see if it matches your needs, roll the dice and hope for the best.