it is a convenience thing - If they need me, I'm up. If I need them, I know when they're available. My role involves some support for other employees, and also

it is a convenience thing - If they need me, I'm up. If I need them, I know when they're available. My role involves some support for other employees, and also some reliance on others. I work in the research/consulting/advisory business, so I'm less independent than many developers.