Ask HN: How did you get your telecommute job?

Hello HN! How did you get your first telecommute job? Were you actively searching for one or did the company you work for allow you to work telecommute? What tips would you have for developers seeking telecommute work? There was already a post on HN earlier about how to maintain a telecommute job. However, how do you actually go about getting one?

Thanks for your responses!