Just to confirm what @simgirl1010 posted, when working from home I had to "check in" at a type of venue several times. It was never a specific venue though, it always said bar or museum. And there was never a "check in" interaction available on the phone. I was confused at first, but talking to any Sims at that venue completed the task every single time. I find it odd that some players should have to check in at certain venues, especially since that would mean you could never replace those venues.