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> Who's going to write the fine-detail code if they whole day is a meeting? Reminds me of the time I worked at an early stage startup. I used to take official
by metb 5y ago
> Who's going to write the fine-detail code if they whole day is a meeting?
Reminds me of the time I worked at an early stage startup. I used to take official vacation time, and disappear from company collaboration tools to get real work done.
- obedm 5y agoI find this incredibly sad for many reasons. Taking time off to work for the company that doesn't let you work for them during normal work hours. The irony is so strong but I understand the sentiment and why you'd do it
- 8note 5y agoDoesn't let you do the work that you want to do* The thinking and talking is still work
- christophilus 5y agoI used to take sick days for that reason when I worked in an open office space. Then, I realized how dumb that was and quit that job.
- goodpoint 5y agoThat's the biggest red flag I've seen in a long time.
- alanwreath 5y agoDid not expect to find someone who does the same thing as me. I am actually kind of embarrassed I’ve taken sick days just to work without interruption or to investigate some tech I wouldn’t get company time to research (“we need you pumping out code, whats learning? You already know everything you’ll ever need!”)
- sodapopcan 5y agoThat’s really awful. These companies shouldn’t be allowed to exist. I mean, of course they always will, but many exist that aren’t like this.
- steve_adams_86 5y agoUgh, me too. These are really dark memories though.