Financial-Aide2309's journey

I recently interviewed for a senior role at a Fortune 500 company, and they expected me to pay for my travel expenses to a different state. While I was willing to travel for the opportunity, this requirement raised a big red flag for me. It made me question their intentions and how they might treat employees in the future regarding reimbursements and other expenses. I’ve heard from others that companies typically cover travel costs for candidates, especially for senior positions, so I’m wondering if this is a common practice. Has anyone else experienced something similar? It just seems odd to me that they wouldn’t handle travel arrangements themselves.