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> One thing I find difficult in remote teams is the ability to ask a coworker a question quickly. Why is it so important that your colleague HAVE to respond qu
by minasss 6y ago
> One thing I find difficult in remote teams is the ability to ask a coworker a question quickly.
Why is it so important that your colleague HAVE to respond quickly? Have you ever considered that your colleague may need some time alone to finish her own task before she can answer your super important question? (sorry for the mood of my answer but it is so bad on purpose :) )
- Ididntdothis 6y agoI am just reading your other comments and I am getting the impression that you don't want honest feedback but just confirmation that remote work is good.
- watwut 6y agoPeople who are focused on task are easy to distinguish visually, when you are in person.
- sloaken 6y agoIf I am stuck on something, and that something is in your realm, either for understanding or providing, then I might be stuck and unproductive until you answer. e.g. I send you a message - I am trying to use 'xyzzy' which you provide. When I send it 'plover' I do not get back the response I need. Am I doing something wrong? <crickets for 3 days> WTF why can he not respond in a reasonable time frame? 1) on vacation, 2) sick in bed 3) over worked 4) a jerk 5) missed my email. In an office I can walk over and say WTF? Where I will easily find the new person who took his place, since he moved on to another job.