Just got an offer (YAY!) but the recruiter told me office hours are 9-6 ... I talked with both interviewers about working from the train, working from home after kids go to bed, etc. Cont ...

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If it’s a hard/fast rule that everyone must stay til 6pm, that alone would be a red flag. As long as you’re getting the work done, what does it matter?

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Sounds like you may need to insist on some formalization for your flexibility. Unless your interviews will be your direct managers - and you trust that they will continue to embrace the flexibility when they’re not trying to convince you to work there - I would definitely try to negotiate early leave times and WFH as part of your package if at all possible.

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Definitely get an answer. I got all the way to an offer, mentioning my kids and balance etc, but when I asked about 5pm they completely balked

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That’s ridiculous, and a flaming red flag.

The only creative agency I’ve heard of with nonnegotiable hours is the Richards Group. Every employee must literally punch in at 8:29AM. But shit’s backwards in Texas. Where is this place?

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Agree with BBDO1: are office hours even a thing at agencies? Get there at a respectable time, leave when you need to - as long as the work gets done and you are available for your team when truly necessary who cares when you clock in/out.

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Do I assume that they nodded but then told recruiter 6pm because it’s a hard and fast rule or can I hope to get some flexibility to leave closer to 5 a few days a week? I asked recruiter to ask, but if the answer is no then it’s a really hard choice between dinner with kids or job I think I’d really love 😢

Similar situation where I am and I negotiated a 4pm leave with an 8am start per the contract piece, but I’m under the mindset of show up, get shit done well and on time, and leave.

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