What questions do you ask in interviews to spot red flags early? I had a recruiter conversation recently that reminded me how hard it can be to tell whether a role is actually solid or just presented really well. Some opportunities sound great on the surface, so I’m curious what questions people ask to get past the pitch and better understand what the job would really be like.

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