Initial & second onsite interviews were standard, but the team came off too desperate to retain my services. I declined the immediate offer. Three months later, HR V.P. called me back to come have lunch (twice in a three week period) I came for both lunch meetings and noticed the initial MFG. MGR I met quit and the unpoised V.P./G.M. had been demoted to a shop supervisor role. (Red Flag) When I asked to meet the CEO it was very APPARENT they didn't want to make introductions (I could hear him in an intense tyraid in the next office & the 2nd Red Flag) During the two separate lunch meetings, I got the notion the new V.P./G.M. seemed more business orientated and confident than the first unpoised one I met, but I was taken back at the COO , who appeared too hubristic; fixing his tie and gazing at his reflection in window... Odd to say the least. (3rd Red Flag) However, the new V.P./G.M. engaged in valuable conversation and had vision for the company. He upped my initial offer 8K and guranteed an additional 40hrs of vacation, and literally begged me to assume the role. (Red Flag # 4) Honestly, the offer was well above the fair market value, but obvious they couldn't find anyone tough enough to deal with the negative, cut-throat culture.
