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>> but even then someone will knock on the window and see if they can come in... People are intentionally distracting,... I think it is, like most things, abo
by kinkrtyavimoodh 9y ago
>> but even then someone will knock on the window and see if they can come in... People are intentionally distracting,...
I think it is, like most things, about balance. I would not like it if the workplace had an implicit culture that strongly discouraged people from going and talking to other people without going through red tape (set up a meeting or similar). What's the point of being in a common space then? Might as well just work from home.
I think there is value in those spontaneous conversations (sometimes all you need is a one line response for what would otherwise have wasted your whole day), and I think people who assume that sitting with headphones on all the time means they should never be 'disturbed' are being a bit uncharitable.
- nulagrithom 9y ago> I think people who assume that sitting with headphones on all the time means they should never be 'disturbed' are being a bit uncharitable. I stop feeling charitable when I start missing deadlines and can't get any work done because of constant interruptions. Is there a more clear way that I can signal I need fewer interruptions than a closed door and headphones? Just a couple hours each day without being interrupted would be great.
- kinkrtyavimoodh 9y agoI do sympathize with the need for some alone-time, and if you are using the 'headphone' method for just a few hours, I think it's pretty good. Just that there are often people who have their headphones on practically the whole time, and then expect to never be interrupted
- Double_a_92 9y agoWhat do you work that you as a single person have deadlines? Usually in SW development those are as a team. So it doesn't matter if you help your teammates?
- nulagrithom 9y agoSolo dev