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> One downside is dramatically less collaboration. This is simply an excuse for why remote doesn't work. It's a dead horse. If you find yourself collaborating
by ryanSrich 6y ago
> One downside is dramatically less collaboration.
This is simply an excuse for why remote doesn't work. It's a dead horse. If you find yourself collaborating less as a result of remote work, then I question your remote setup and culture.
> If this could help create more of a spontaneous back and forth in-person feel.
I actually feel less shitty by spontaneously reaching out to my colleagues via Slack or by phone when remote than I do tapping on their shoulder in an office.
> But I think you and the other people in this thread are being way too negative and defensive.
I wouldn't say my comment was that negative. This device is a threat to the upside of remote working, so it should be met with criticism. That doesn't mean I wish them any ill will. My biggest issue with something like this is that a device is now required for remote work and you must sit at your computer from 9am to 5pm. That's why a lot of people hate working from an office, so to recreate that at home would be a nightmare.
- achen187 6y agoThanks for the feedback, we're still really early so this datapoint is really helpful. Sidekick works really well for teams that need to be always communicating real-time. This isn't all remote teams, but the subset that needs this is underserved and we're trying to help with Sidekick.
- ponker 6y agoYou're being very polite to people who are being very rude. This gives me confidence in using you as a vendor and helps your brand immensely.
- wherewillitlead 6y ago> My biggest issue with something like this is that a device is now required for remote work and you must sit at your computer from 9am to 5pm. You've completely made that up.
- ryanSrich 6y agoMy phrasing may have not made this clear. It's my concern that this __might__ happen. Not that it's already happening, though I wouldn't be surprised if new remote orgs aren't already using some online status check to surveil their employees.
- nogabebop23 6y ago>> If you find yourself collaborating less as a result of remote work, then I question your remote setup and culture. Ah yes, the old "you're doing it wrong retort". Blaming the person who doesn't conform to your ideals, or has had different results is perhaps an even older, dead horse. See also: agile zealot.