They work fine with people, can parse small talk and bring a positive attitude, etc. But they were out like a shot when the workday was over, and they would never dream of attending a company-sponsored teambuilding event. If they were hired for a 100% remote job, they would expect to never see a coworker in person, and consider it a perk.
Some people just don't want to mix their personal and professional lives. What's wrong with that?
I wouldn’t assume remote meant absolutely zero travel unless that was spelled out.
Remote means you don't need me physically present at a particular place (outside of knowing my location for tax purposes). It's pretty clear in the word "remote". If that's not always 100% the case, I would expect those expectations to me made clear during the hiring process, not after I've already come aboard.
Do you really think it would be unreasonable for someone to balk if you hired them for a remote role but then asked them to fly somewhere quarterly after they were onboarded?
Obviously people should take positions that align with their preferences however. Just be sure to specify upfront and be prepared to move if circumstances change.
I never attended any meet ups. I felt guilty about it but like you're saying here, I signed up to work remotely, not in an office ever.
Someone who won't help you avoid fraud might as well be pushing you into it.