I am on the east coast and solely focused on finding myself a remote position and willing to take a salary cut to strike a work life balance.
I spoke to the Hiring Manager for a role today which seems like a great fit and is all that I would look for - except he said in passing ‘we are all remote but me mostly abide by west coast hours’. What would you infer from it ? Should be a complete no-go ?

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It would mean acclimating to west coast hours.

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I think I’d best ask before proceeding any further

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It depends what kind of job it is. If your field has a lot of meeting then yes I would assume you would need to be willing to work a lot of west coast hours. But I’d you are mainly heads down doing your work with occasional meetings then it would likely not be that big of an issue.

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What kind of salary cut we talking here? From what to what? Curious because I'm thinking about the same. Yes I know this is not the topic asked but appreciate the info.

On the topic, probably like stock brokers in the west who adjust to east coast time. But in reverse.

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Indeed, one life to live !

West coast hours on the east coast are awesome. You can have free mornings and evenings!

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I have a 7 year old and I’d rather keep my evenings free to spend time as a family

I have a lot of stakeholders on the West Coast, but I’m in Eastern Time. Plus I have people on my team in London. It’s… not great.

As far as the west coast folks, I typically work 10-7 which provides enough hours in the day to support them. But I do have have a call every Wednesday from 8:30-9pm because it’s with people on the West Coast and Singapore.

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You’ll have to adjust to meet the working hours but it’s doable. If you have a family, it may cut into dinner time and (if kids) bedtime. But again, it’s doable.

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I think I am ok doing it as one off but not as a way of life..

I would ask what their meeting culture is like. If they go until 6 pm PT it’s a no go, but if they cut out at like 3 pm that’s 6 pm your time. Much more doable.

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I would love that, it would mean I could have my errands / appts / sleep in some mornings and login to work around 11-12 PM ET.

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I don’t know if you have kids or not, but that’s impossible with those little monsters around

I’m in a Similar position - one of the topics I have to ask on the next round

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