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The reason why it's a problem is because when a coworker is always in his or her own little bubble and you know nothing about them it is harder to get along wit
by smellf 11y ago
The reason why it's a problem is because when a coworker is always in his or her own little bubble and you know nothing about them it is harder to get along with them and thus harder to work with them. And by the same token, if you like and get along with the people in your environment, then you'll be happier and thus more productive.
- SonicSoul 11y agoI don't believe in this at all. Some of the most effective people I've worked with were people that quietly worked in their own space for 4 hrs before lunch and 4 hrs after lunch. Some of them socialized with coworkers after hours, some didn't. At least in engineering field I don't believe it is important to be that open with people unless maybe you're in sales and need that social vibe all day to keep in state. Engineers can be highly effective staying in their own space unless communication is required and omitting the usual everyday small talk BS that wastes 1-3 hours of your day
- smellf 11y agoSure, those people who keep entirely to themselves may be highly effective programmers. But they will likely not be effective communicators, and unless they are their own manager and work on teams of one, they are going to be less effective overall than someone who can communicate.
- SonicSoul 11y agoahh, I get it. It's the openness while interacting, not necessarily eagerness to initiate interaction. I agree with this.
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- nommm-nommm 11y agoI am unclear. Are you talking about someone reluctant to talk about their personal lives? Or just someone not speaking their mind in work related questions/situations?
- tamana 11y agoThis attitude is why so many people bemoan the "frat house / in-group" culture of companies. Why can't you have a pleasant conversation about the problems you are trying to solve at work?