Your intuition is right that you shouldn’t come down because it’s remote unless that is an optional accommodation for them. It’s not like they would offer you t

Your intuition is right that you shouldn’t come down because it’s remote unless that is an optional accommodation for them. It’s not like they would offer you the same position without the remote option for a higher rate. Your rate is based on the sum total value they can offer, right? It sounds like a poor negotiation tactic on their part.