The owner needed to see three things from me, all red flags: 1) Would I work in constant crunch mode (~50 hours a week). 2) Would I accept a verbal promise of a bonus a year later in lieu of a standard salary anytime soon (or, let's be honest, ever), let alone competitive compensation for unhealthy hours. 3) During a pandemic and at a time before I was eligible for the vaccine, would I be willing to move and work in-office.