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		arethuza on Dec 19, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Assessing a Company: Questions you need to ask in ... Why is it tactless to ask whether a company is profitable (or at least has positive cashflow) and, if not, how much time is left at the current burn rate? Sounds like basic due diligence when checking out a potential new employer to me.

Peroni on Dec 19, 2011 [–]

Asking whether a company is profitable is very different to asking to see their balance sheet.

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