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As engineer, I just continue working on other tasks in every single meeting. For me that multitasking works, and I don't have meeting fatigue at all. Then again
by phgn 5y ago
As engineer, I just continue working on other tasks in every single meeting. For me that multitasking works, and I don't have meeting fatigue at all. Then again, I'm not the main decision maker most of the time.
- chrsig 5y agoAlso an engineer - I've always found this to be really disrespectful. It's not multitasking, it's ignoring the people around you. If the meeting isn't worth your undivided attention, it's better to drop the organizer a note about why you're excusing yourself from it. Making the meeting host compete feel like they're constantly competing for your attention is just really demoralizing.
- phgn 5y agoThat's a good point. I personally got numb against people not paying attention the past year, doesn't mean everyone is. It's just an easy way to reclaim time. I agree the better solution is to trim meetings.
- derwiki 5y agoIs there possibly a middle ground? If the meeting is about a big project and I have expert knowledge on a small part of that, I will often work through the meeting but stay tuned in for parts relevant to me. Spending the whole meeting in rapt attention would likely be a waste of time, but not attending at all is bad as well. As others have said, an upfront agenda is helpful.
- globular-toast 5y agoThat's even worse, IMO, because you're contributing to the waste of every else's time and making the meetings seem more important than they really are.
- icedchai 5y agoMany meetings are completely useless, full of checked out attendees. I guarantee that many people with their cameras off are doing this exact same thing. Some of them are just using this time to get stuff done around the house.