[All questions](https://jobicy.com/q.md) A Anonymous asked the community # Should I ask about response-time norms or meeting load? [Interviews](https://jobicy.com/question-category/interviews.md) Asked 5 Aug 2026 Active 7 Aug 2026 [Write an answer](#answer-form-container) [Log in to vote](https://jobicy.com/enter4715.php.md) Question details I am interviewing for a hybrid project manager role with a team split across several countries. The hiring manager described the work as flexible, but also mentioned frequent coordination with people in different time zones. During the next video interview, should I ask about expected response times or the number of recurring meetings to judge day-to-day availability more accurately? Which question is more likely to reveal whether the flexibility is real? Community responses ## 1 Answer Sort by Most likedNewest firstOldest first * L Lucy [7 Aug 2026](https://jobicy.com/q/1785951348-should-i-ask-about-response-time-norms-or-meeting-load#answer-9532.md) Copy answer link Report answer Ask about response-time norms first, because they expose whether “flexible” includes protected offline hours. For example: “If someone is offline for six hours, what response is expected for routine requests?” If the answer is vague, ask for a typical week’s recurring meeting schedule next. Join the discussion ## Want to answer? Log in or create an account to post answers, vote, and build your professional profile. [Log in or register](https://jobicy.com/dashboard-page.md) Community standards ## How thoughtful discussions stay useful How we moderate answers We review contributions for clear, actionable, professionally relevant guidance. Duplicate, promotional, low-quality, or unsupported content may be removed. 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