Gotcha. I typically ask for my background report to be sent to me, I'm always curious what they contain, but I've never actually gotten one... It seemed relatively superficial and mainly focused on big ticket issues like felonies.

I deliberately don't accept promotions (to an extent) or respond to recruitment requests for any high level or management positions for that exact reason. I'm just another cog and I like it that way.

Logistics is tough. I have cycled through a few positions to find the right mix of meeting schedules. I try to work for low touch/low meeting culture companies that let me focus on my work. If there is an occasional meeting overlap I ask to reschedule due to personal conflict and there hasn't been a problem so far. Luckily remote friendly companies are low touch and tend not to micromanage my time.