[pnathan]

No, it's situational awareness. "Is this company doing well? Or is it not?"

That's a very reasonable and business-minded way to approach your employment. You have a very direct interest in the company's success: your paycheck, reputation, friends, etc. Being aware if the company is exploding is simple sanity.

[casual_slacker]

Sustained "situational awareness" and paranoia aren't all that different.

[joezydeco]

That's the term I was looking for! Thanks.