I've been working remotely for the past 3 years, so I feel qualified to give you some advice here. Don't go for remote work simply because you think it will gi

I've been working remotely for the past 3 years, so I feel qualified to give you some advice here. Don't go for remote work simply because you think it will give you the flexibility to sneak out during core business hours to pursue hobbies or personal interests. Remote workers have to work extra hard to fight the stigma that we are slacking off at home in our PJs and not doing any real work. Our output is measurable and often scrutinized by in-office management teams that are always looking to stack and rank employees to dole out raises/bonuses. Personal biases come into a play a lot and human nature is hard to fight for many people in our industry, especially those that are naturally distrustful. Disappearing in the middle of the day can actively harm your employment as a remote worker in such organizations. That being said, you should be able to work out something with your manager regardless of your location so that you can go to auditions, as long as you make up the time later. Focus on organizations that support this, not whether they have remote workers or not. Another option is to focus on consulting roles where you make it clear with your clients that your availability during the day will shift. You may not make as much money or have as much stability, but you're more likely to have the flexibility that you need to pursue acting. I can put you in touch with one of my coworkers, who's an Android developer in LA and has done a few TV shows in the past as an actor. He can probably give you some good advice on finding a balance to pursue both. My email is in my profile. Good luck!