I'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 ba

I'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