I would definitely turn down a job offer based on the company’s financial standing because it’s important and good to know what you are getting yourself into. You want to keep your personal goals in mind and you are selling your skills and labor to your employer so you are in his/her hands. It’s important to know about the company’s size to see if there is potential for promotion or pay raises after working for several years. If the company is not performing well, then it’s troubling but it shouldn’t be a factor to consider because this wouldn’t affect you unless the problem is very severe. If the company is already performing very poorly, then it’s likely that you won’t be working there long so researching the company beforehand is a must. Also, it’s important to keep in mind why they are hiring for a certain position because this might indicate a problem within the company. If the business is looking for Quality Engineers, then the quality of their products may be poor, which may indicate loss of revenue or continuously decreasing annual revenue. Another important point to keep in mind is what your standing is in the labor force. If you are a recent graduate and you are just looking to get experience, then you should take the first job even if it’s temporary because experience matters a lot and you should take advantage of every opportunity you receive. If you are looking for a career, then you should turn down the job offer if the company is performing poorly. If you are looking to establish yourself within a company, then you should take the time to research as much as you can before accepting because you want to make sure that you are set for the working years of your life.