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Personally i think “hybrid” jobs where there is more to be done remotely is probably for the best. Some people function best in-person, some function best remot

Personally i think “hybrid” jobs where there is more to be done remotely is probably for the best. Some people function best in-person, some function best remotely, so there is the most productivity and worker comfort. A big issue i see is networking and social life. But those aren’t always good with in-person jobs either, your coworkers could be different than the people you like hanging out with. I think instead we should create more options to socialize and network outside of your job. Also of course not every job is best for hybrid, but most software dev seem to be. I’ve been lucky to work in places which had some hybrid pre-Covid, and being in person has its benefits (e.g. much easier to communicate and ask for help), but working at home has benefits too (e.g. working productively when you have other appointments that interrupt you during the day)

skohan 5y ago
Yeah I have worked fully remote and fully on-site, and both modes have issues. Also since being forced remote for a year or so, most of my colleagues are happy to be returning to in-person work on an occasional basis
avgDev 5y ago
In order to do remote correctly the company needs to be setup for remote work, no half measures. Standups/meetings happen online only. Employees are active on slack/teams, and not only devs but everyone. The biggest issue is people who are resistant to change and are unwilling to learn new ways of communications. Some companies were forced to go remote but never did remote correctly. Some people just work at home and produce work but the team work/communication isn't there. This may make people feel like "hey, office was better", but as someone who has been apart of many online communities, you can form relationships online and collaborate to get things done. This wont happen with people who refuse to change.

skohan 5y ago

Yeah I have worked fully remote and fully on-site, and both modes have issues. Also since being forced remote for a year or so, most of my colleagues are happy to be returning to in-person work on an occasional basis

avgDev 5y ago

In order to do remote correctly the company needs to be setup for remote work, no half measures. Standups/meetings happen online only. Employees are active on slack/teams, and not only devs but everyone. The biggest issue is people who are resistant to change and are unwilling to learn new ways of communications. Some companies were forced to go remote but never did remote correctly. Some people just work at home and produce work but the team work/communication isn't there. This may make people feel like "hey, office was better", but as someone who has been apart of many online communities, you can form relationships online and collaborate to get things done. This wont happen with people who refuse to change.