I'm noticing a lot of roles described as "hybrid," but I worry about how flexible they truly are. What's the best way to ask a recruiter or hiring manager to find out the non-negotiable in-office days? I don't want to sound demanding!

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Best way I’ve done it is to ask about the office… is every employee given a designated/permanent office space/cubical or is it more of a hoteling situation? Then ask about in person meeting expectations e.g., certain days of the week …etc. ideally you’ll work with or for the hiring manager and they can answer straight … if not, they will only be guessing

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The thing about hybrid work is that it may not be flexible, in that companies may dictate which days are mandatory in-office. And there's nothing wrong with being demanding when inquiring about that. It's something that may have a definite answer, and it's entirely fair for candidates to know that.

I don't think there's anything wrong with asking flat out. It's an important question that has logistical implications and is a determining factor of whether or not you want the job. You can ask them how many days you'll be expected to be in the office versus at home.

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