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Don't you find it selfish that someone is forced to start commuting to office again, only because somebody wanted to be surrounded by coworkers? I've been full

by r00f 5y ago

Don't you find it selfish that someone is forced to start commuting to office again, only because somebody wanted to be surrounded by coworkers? I've been fully remote since 2010, and I would be completely frustrated if I was told "You need to sit at the office now, because John is feeling different in half-empty office"

closeparen 5y ago
I find it selfish that someone expects me to treat them like a teammate when they can’t be bothered to show up.
- youeseh 5y ago
  What does "show up" mean when the technology allows you to "show up", and fulfill all of a job's requirements remotely?
  - closeparen 5y ago
    What does “team” mean when the technology allows you to build perfectly good software by exchanging short, on-topic, asynchronous messages with a rotating cast of anonymous strangers? I don’t think it’s necessary to be physically present to build software, but if you do go remote, go all the way. Trying to build a sense of camaraderie over Zoom is a tragic farce.
    - youeseh 5y ago
      My team is distributed around the US. A number of people joined after the pandemic started, which forced the firm to go from fully in-house to fully-remote overnight. Our experience is that a team that works together to solve problems builds camaraderie. The tools and tech are all there and very easy and affordable. A few weeks ago we met up for lunch after being away from each other for over a year. Nothing about our meeting gave us the impression that we'd grown apart from working remotely. Of course, the size of your investment and your returns may vary.
chaostheory 5y ago
Let’s not forget all of the pollution that rush hour traffic entails. Even if you drive an EV, there’s still the prospect of pollution from tires. Everyone likes to talk about supporting efforts for climate change until they are presented with an actionable choice that negatively affects their personal habits.

by r00f 5y ago

closeparen 5y ago

I find it selfish that someone expects me to treat them like a teammate when they can’t be bothered to show up.

youeseh 5y ago
What does "show up" mean when the technology allows you to "show up", and fulfill all of a job's requirements remotely?
- closeparen 5y ago
  What does “team” mean when the technology allows you to build perfectly good software by exchanging short, on-topic, asynchronous messages with a rotating cast of anonymous strangers? I don’t think it’s necessary to be physically present to build software, but if you do go remote, go all the way. Trying to build a sense of camaraderie over Zoom is a tragic farce.
  - youeseh 5y ago
    My team is distributed around the US. A number of people joined after the pandemic started, which forced the firm to go from fully in-house to fully-remote overnight. Our experience is that a team that works together to solve problems builds camaraderie. The tools and tech are all there and very easy and affordable. A few weeks ago we met up for lunch after being away from each other for over a year. Nothing about our meeting gave us the impression that we'd grown apart from working remotely. Of course, the size of your investment and your returns may vary.

chaostheory 5y ago

Let’s not forget all of the pollution that rush hour traffic entails. Even if you drive an EV, there’s still the prospect of pollution from tires. Everyone likes to talk about supporting efforts for climate change until they are presented with an actionable choice that negatively affects their personal habits.