Got Trilegal Mumbai Gen Corp internship. Terrified of getting virtual. Should I ask HR for hybrid upfront or wait for the pre-onboarding email?
Hey everyone!
I recently got an internship offer from Trilegal Mumbai for the General Corporate Team. Really excited but also a little stressed about one thing.
The confirmation email says the mode (hybrid or virtual) will only be confirmed closer to the start date via a pre-onboarding email.
I really want hybrid because I feel like being physically present is the only way to actually build relationships with associates and partners, which I'm assuming matters a lot for callbacks.
So my dilemma is: do I reach out to HR now to express my preference, or do I wait for the pre-onboarding email?
If I reach out now, the upside is I get to flag my preference early and it might actually make a difference. The downside is I risk coming across as demanding or difficult before I have even started.
Also genuinely curious whether the Gen Corp team at Trilegal Mumbai actually comes into office regularly. And for people who have done virtual there, did it actually affect your callback chances or is it purely about the quality of work?
Any advice would be really appreciated. TIA!