“For a programmer, the cost of attending a meeting is always higher.” I would have extended this sentence to include just about all aspects of IT that require

“For a programmer, the cost of attending a meeting is always higher.” I would have extended this sentence to include just about all aspects of IT that require intense concentration and research. I don't do as much programming anymore but it's been replaced with a lot of work in sql server. Meetings for me, are the bane of my existence. People very rarely adhere to the agreed upon time and even if they do, there is prep required for each meeting (if a meeting agenda goes out) and some followup (A/Rs).