Some jobs do require you to be in the office physically. Like IT HelpDesk, for example, or maybe more like a Server Team, that manages on-site servers. Or, you know, janitors, cooks, actors, various jobs at factories, that actually produce physical goods...
Some jobs may benefit from being physically in the office occasionally, maybe during some big meetings. Like product/project managers or other similar roles, that require you to coordinate with multiple departments, and if the people you need to coordinate with are in the same building, it can make sense. Or when there is a brainstorming session for something complex.
Most... No, MOST... No, MOST modern, or at least MOST jobs in software-related fields DO NOT. I mean it will not change anything for those roles. Yeah, some may *prefer* being in the office and talking to people face-2-face, but that would be a personal preference.
I am a multi-tasker. It's always been required of me as both tech support and application manager (since I managed multiple apps at the same time). Since I have lots of things to juggle, I am way more efficient remotely, because I am not pushed to "go talk to someone" - I write a message, send it, and switch to something else. And then I get the answer whenever.
In the office, though, I would need to specifically allocate a bulk of time for the same thing. I need time to meet with the person, hope that they are free, then explain everything with my mouth (without screenshots!)... It's too much hassle for the same result. Yes, chat may provide some misunderstandings, but if there are any - have a quick call.
So, yes, if a company says that they need you in the office all the time, while your job does not require it (including narrative roles like Amanda's) - consider that a big red flag. Unless you actually want to move to where the office is, but even then be cautious.
