Anonymous
08/18/20 at 9:44PM UTC
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Commented on 08/18/20 -
Job searching in the time of Covid and newly pregnantThank you, Amanda! For me, saying tentatively yes would be a lie- maybe we could call it a white lie, but I have no interest in going back to commuting (my commute before my remote job was 4 hours round trip and due to my field, jobs are either remote or in NYC, not really outside of it). I think I made that clearer in my edited post! I guess it’s more so a question of ethics if I were to tell someone I would tentatively be okay going in an office post-covid.
Amanda Lordy
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08/26/20 at 12:18AM UTC
Thanks for clarifying! Given this, I def wouldn't say you'd be comfortable with it since it's not an option for you in any circumstance, COVID aside. At the same time, I also don't think you need to state from the beginning of the interview process that you'd only accept a remote position. Don't lie if it comes up, of course, but I also don't think you need to offer it up.
If it were me, I would go through the process and if they want to move forward, that can be one of the pieces you negotiate around. You're very excited about the opportunity to join the team but you've discussed further with your family and can't do a 4 hour commute anymore, etc etc. Arm yourself with some data on remote work productivity and how effective you have been for your current employer while WFH. Also put some thought into what you could "give" - would you be willing to trek into the city a few times a month for face time, etc? If they aren't flexible, it's probably not the right fit!
Good luck!
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