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I'd go one further and say there is often negative value to seeing coworkers in person. Distractions and idle chit-chat that can't be turned off as easily as a
by malermeister 5y ago
I'd go one further and say there is often negative value to seeing coworkers in person. Distractions and idle chit-chat that can't be turned off as easily as a Slack notification can decrease productivity.
- bravetraveler 5y agoI've actually timed it, any time I would go into the office almost half of the day would be filled with idle distractions and the like. Which wouldn't be so bad if, you know, I found the experience relaxing or had the slightest inclination to get to know these people [beyond how they can help solve a given problem]. Maybe I just see work differently from everyone... but we're here to do the thing and get paid. I'm not putting in anything more than what's required. [ edit: if Bob won't do $thing because we don't have enough social points, that's between him and our employer ] 'Team building' through things like these idle pleasantries and bombastic 'collaborative' seat-filling meetings are draining for people like me. Put it on my calendar, if I think I can help or have an interest - I'll stop by the call... I'm already on your side if we're trying to make things better. I really like to exercise my salary benefits of finishing my work and doing something else. Seeing the meatbags breaks asynchronous work
- thebean11 5y agoI believe you that that's your specific personal experience. I don't think it's universal.
- malermeister 5y agoI agree, which is why I've qualified it with "often".