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If you haven't already, ask about the tools they are using...and who's been
using them. When I got to my startup, I found that everyone had been
"pitching in" with their Word files...and they were an absolute mess. I
spent the first month just cleaning it up.
I agree with the others who say that connecting with management is key. If
you get a good feeling from your potential bosses...you will be ok should
you take the job.
Kevin
>From: "Sydney Compson" <sydney -dot- compson -at- gmail -dot- com>
>To: techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com
>Subject: assessing a lone-writer gig
>Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 23:00:56 -0400
>
>hi there,
>
>I am getting ready to interview for a lone-writer gig at a 30-person
>startup, and I am wondering if anyone has tips on questions to ask -- or if
>you have tips on determining whether it's going to be too much of a
>sweatshop.
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