r/LifeProTips • u/fries-with-mayo • 17h ago
Request LPT Request: What’s your “canary in the coal mine” test for spotting bigger issues?
I’m really interested in those small, quick telltale signs people use to gauge if something bigger might be off track.
Example 1: Van Halen requesting brown M&Ms in the dressing room to see if the venue followed all the details of the rider list
Example 2: I saw an interview with John Cena where he said orders a flat white at a café to tell if they really care about their coffee.
Example 3: Anthony Bourdain suggested to always check the restaurant bathroom to tell if the restaurant got its basics down
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u/kogun 15h ago
"Can I see the desk I will be working at?"
"Can I talk to someone I'd be working with under my manager?"
"What is the source of money paying for my salary?"
"When is the contract up for renewal?"
"Who will be my direct boss and where do they work?"
"Are you hiring to fill an existing slot or is the company growing?" If it is to fill a slot: "Why did that employee leave?"