Commuting can be an absolute headache, especially if you live in a metropolitan area where driving, parking, and taking transit can be expensive, time-consuming, and frustrating. When interviewing for a work-from-home position, consider asking if there are any travel requirements or expectations for you to be present in the office at any point during the workweek.
For instance, some companies may ask you to be in-office a couple of days per week even though the job is technically a work-from-home opportunity. Many work-from-home job opportunities are 100% remote, where others offer a split.
If you are unclear on the role's expectations, directly ask if there are any in-office or travel expectations. If the interviewer is unsure or gives a 'wishy-washy' answer, this could indicate that the company is new to supporting remote workers and still has kinks to work out.
