A remote job can be great, but these things should make you think twice before accepting.
Fewer people may be job-hopping these days, but if you have been keeping an eye out for a remote job, you’re certainly not alone. “According to Google Trends, searches for remote jobs peaked in January 2024 and continue to be strong,” writes Stephanie Vozza. “What’s more, a survey by Flexjobs found that only 3% of working professionals prefer to be fully in the office.”
“If a recruiter appears out of the blue to offer a role that represents a significant promotion or an unrealistic pay increase, experts recommend maintaining a high degree of skepticism,”
But all remote jobs are not the same. She spoke with Michael Wallace, CEO of Greenback Expat Tax Services, a fully remote company, about what to look out for. Red flags include a lack of communication during the interview process, or early indications of micromanaging tendencies. Neither of those things are likely to improve once you start working.
Read the complete Fast Company article BYÂ JULIA HERBST: https://www.fastcompany.com/91119962/what-to-look-for-in-a-remote-job