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> you don't have to document things because people "just get it". and then a year later when you have to figure out why something was done a certain way what
by tetraodonpuffer 9y ago
> you don't have to document things because people "just get it".
and then a year later when you have to figure out why something was done a certain way what do you do? or when some of the people that "were there" have left and nobody else remembers?
If all the discussions are written, there is no risk of forgetting anything: even working in an office I always send an email after a meeting or random chat to the person involved to document what we talked about, what was decided and why. I might also cc other people that should be kept in the loop, which is also something you cannot do if you just talk.
- jimmywanger 9y ago> If all the discussions are written, there is no risk of forgetting anything Remote working enforces discipline, which is good in the long run, but is not very rewarding in the short run and requires the pre-loading of effort. Humans are really bad at making those sort of trade-offs. That's why many of us still eat fast food, smoke, and don't exercise. Even though you're "doing the right thing", there are immediate up front costs for theoretical (but very real) benefits down the road. Even though you're doing the right thing, maybe an organization isn't quite prepared to pay the costs to do things that way. Hence, "work tax". Also, my assertion that remote work is mainly for healthy organizations holds sway. It really magnified and focuses a light on an organization's details and flaws, and many people don't like that.