Premium is more useful when the calendar is quiet.
Before FOMC, higher VIX can make option income look more attractive, but that income is being offered for a reason. The seller's job is to separate compensation from danger.
The cleaner setup is not simply higher premium. It is higher premium with stable credit, steady liquidity, and no single event large enough to reset the tape.
For research purposes, Miss Lemon treats this as a selective window: premium deserves attention, but exposure should stay tied to event timing and market confirmation.