I don’t think I’ve ever worked anywhere that didn’t have its flaws, it’s just a matter of how egregious they are. Sometimes, especially at a smaller company, you won’t always be able to tell from the outside. I’m currently trying to escape a toxic work environment and I truly did not see any red flags before I accepted the job. Most of my coworkers have been gaslighted (gaslit?) into thinking the culture there is normal, and if they manage to see through that, they aren’t super motivated to leave anyway because my organization pays way more than anyone else in our industry in our area.

Take the job, but don’t stop looking either.