It's impossible to identify an ideal situation when you take the job because some aspect of the company or team will be 'different' when you start than when you

It's impossible to identify an ideal situation when you take the job because some aspect of the company or team will be 'different' when you start than when you interviewed, either because it was misrepresented, or there is an organizational or staffing change. The best you can do is find a successful team as that will provide more time to improve the team or adapt.