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I would say that I'm a "believer" in this terminology, but I don't think either coaster or grinder fits; depending on the task, I might be either. It's determin
by adamc 2y ago
I would say that I'm a "believer" in this terminology, but I don't think either coaster or grinder fits; depending on the task, I might be either. It's determined by how hard I find it to get going on the task, which often reflects ambiguity and lack of direction. When the task is vague, it can take a while to figure out an approach to try.
Which is, I guess, a way to say that often when I'm "coasting", I'm working -- just not as effectively as I would like. I usually feel guilty when I'm unsure what to do.
I've definitely burned out a few times.
- dartos 2y agoHumans are complex.
- bryanlarsen 2y agoI believe that's consistent with the author's "coaster" description. "They work enough to get the job done" which is sometimes very little, but can sometimes be a lot if that's what's necessary. They're also a good source of slack -- "They’re also good for teams that have a lot of last-minute requests or questions". Coasters can do more work when that's what's needed. OTOH, a grinder always working at 100% can never give more.