What are subtle red flags at a job interview that say "working here would suck"?

“Must be able to deal with ambiguity”

Translation: We will give you incomplete, vague directions and reserve the right to change scope on a whim.

“Must be able to manage multiple projects, with tight deadlines, shifting priorities while maintaining a high-level of excellence.”

Translation: We’re a shitshow. Prepare to work long hours before deadlines and don’t bother ever making plans at night, because you’ll miss them.

“We do things differently here”

Translation: We do things exactly like every other company.

“Things move fast around here”

Translation: We never say ‘no’ to a project, so prepare to be buried under them. Also, every project you currently have will keep changing.

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