6) Employers with elaborate security systems and employee surveillance. They might be afraid of sneaky employees because they've created them.
7) Companies whose help-wanted ads say you must have a pleasant sounding voice, dependable car or "work well in fast paced environment." Fast-paced environment means unmanageable working conditions and the other two qualifiers are obvious.
8) Companies whose help-wanted ads seek someone who wants to "be your own boss." You will be driving around subdivisions for a percentage of a product no one wants. P.S. the gas will be on you.
9) Companies whose help-wanted ads ask "need extra cash?" like you want an extra pedicure or pair of low-heeled sandals instead of to pay your rent.
10) Companies whose interviewer tells you about the benefits and disability plan (that kicks in after five years) before salary. They are saving the worst for last.
Martha Rosenberg's first book, tentatively titled Born with a Fritos Deficiency: How Flaks, Quacks and Hacks Pimp the Public Health, will be published by Amherst, New York-based Prometheus Books next year
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