In the buisness world it's called due diligence.
You call around, you ask questions...If you read the article, and his posts, Letterman admits that he made a mistake, and didn't ask questions, he just jumped at the chance to move back to a favorite town and get on the radio...
Maybe you've got a different perspective Robert, because you're not having to deal with the realitys of corporate radio on a day-in day-out basis, but I would think for most of us it would be standard operating procedure for any of us considering a job change to check out the situation. Is it a good company, are they solid, will the checks clear, etc...And what's my potential new boss like? Is he a hothead, a screamer, a thrower? DO I know anybody who has either worked for him or at least worked with him at past stations? They're offering me a better daypart or a better position, how much turnover has there already been at the spot, are they always looking for the next big thing...etc etc etc...
