[random internet idea] If sale of the company is your best upside, then it might make sense to apply to the potential buying company. I mean if the company se

[random internet idea] If sale of the company is your best upside, then it might make sense to apply to the potential buying company. I mean if the company sells, you’ll probably be interviewed before the new owners hire, if the new owners are interested in keeping you on. And they might not be since delaying a purchase only increases the likelihood people like you will jump ship…and because aquihires usually focus on the principals first and valued employees third. Good luck.