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> The overwhelming opinion amongst developer types is that remote is better in every way It doesn’t check out to me that this is an overwhelming opinion. Peopl

by c54 4y ago

> The overwhelming opinion amongst developer types is that remote is better in every way It doesn’t check out to me that this is an overwhelming opinion. People definitely like remote and hybrid work but the tradeoffs vs being in person at least some of the time are well known to the point of being obvious. Partially-remote teams inherently have higher communication bandwidth between the in-office cadre versus the remote teammates, and all-remote teams specifically plan for team retreats and hangouts to build camaraderie, emotional connection, and understanding. The Meta studies are one of those “you have to find numbers for the thing that is obviously true” situations. It’d be really surprising to me to hear any kind of experienced developer contest this, even if their personal preference is to knowingly make that trade in favor of the flexibility being remote gives. I’m curious if others agree or disagree here, given the author presented the exact opposite of my stance so frankly.

modfreq 4y ago
For what it's worth: I'm a 'developer type' who agrees with you.
tomduncalf 4y ago
I’ve got 15+ years experience and prefer being in the office. This is definitely somewhat because I live in an apartment in London so a) don’t have a great dedicated workspace (I do have a desk in the spare room but it’s not hugely exciting), b) my commute is actually quite quick and pleasant and c) companies usually will have a nice office here… I did try full remote with my last role and it just didn’t work out for me, I found it harder to be productive at home long term and I like the change of scene of the office, so actively was looking for somewhere with an office and people in there at least some of the time in a new role - though I also appreciate being somewhere flexible so I can work remote if I need to. I can see the arguments for both sides but to claim full remote is pure positive seems disingenuous to me, there are clear negatives. FWIW my team are at least 50% fully remote but I still prefer to be in the office even if a lot of my communications are via Zoom/Slack.

by c54 4y ago

modfreq 4y ago

For what it's worth: I'm a 'developer type' who agrees with you.

tomduncalf 4y ago

I’ve got 15+ years experience and prefer being in the office. This is definitely somewhat because I live in an apartment in London so a) don’t have a great dedicated workspace (I do have a desk in the spare room but it’s not hugely exciting), b) my commute is actually quite quick and pleasant and c) companies usually will have a nice office here… I did try full remote with my last role and it just didn’t work out for me, I found it harder to be productive at home long term and I like the change of scene of the office, so actively was looking for somewhere with an office and people in there at least some of the time in a new role - though I also appreciate being somewhere flexible so I can work remote if I need to. I can see the arguments for both sides but to claim full remote is pure positive seems disingenuous to me, there are clear negatives. FWIW my team are at least 50% fully remote but I still prefer to be in the office even if a lot of my communications are via Zoom/Slack.