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[quote=Anonymous]I had a first interview last week w/an employer that reached out to me on LinkedIn (call w/HR) and I asked the telework question pretty quickly into the call.  I was told that no, telework wasn't an option, so the recruiter and I both decided to end the call.

The reasons that I brought telework up so quickly:

1- I dont *need* a new job.  I currently have a job that allows me to telework and this employer is located 30 miles from my home...it would take me 1.5-2 hrs each way (American Legion Bridge, 270 spur, 66 all would be involved).  If I were to take a new job, it wouldn't be one that would require me to spend so much time in my car.  If I had no job, I would suck the commute up.

2- I didnt want to waste my time, the hiring managers time, or the recruiters time if I knew I wasnt going to take a job that didnt allow me to telecommute.

3- Lets say I got the job and "convinced" my manager to let me telecommute after a year. That would leave me being the exception in the office.  I dont want people looking down on me for telecommuting if it isn't the norm.  This happens in my husband's office (where telecommuting isn't the norm) and it isn't good for career advancement.[/quote]

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