>We really are creatures of habit. We're also creatures of cooperation. Nothing big happens in the world unless 3 or more people agree to do it - simply, noth

>We really are creatures of habit. We're also creatures of cooperation. Nothing big happens in the world unless 3 or more people agree to do it - simply, nothing. All groups require a degree of cooperation/coordination, and fundamental agreement in order to function - otherwise you just have a fight on your hands, or a disorganized mess, or some sort of dilettante activity where nothing ever gets done. So we've evolved, socially, to agree to do things in order to get things done. Sharing the same schedule and having a common basis of work is fundamental to human activities; while you may enjoy the luxury of coming late to the office, others may enjoy the luxury of leaving early from the office to get home when there are still daylight hours. Alas, being different than the others means you're imposing a difficulty on them that they may not feel they deserve, or in any way think is a viable way of operating. This tension and frustration you're feeling - it goes both ways. Having a shared, agreed-upon schedule, reduces that tension - whether you like it or not. Not saying that you should change just because others need/want you to, but in fact the disagreement over how best to operate is a cause of unnecessary tension. If you can't get it together, in spite of whether you're getting the work done or not, as your manager I'd be inclined to wonder why you think you have the right to impose such tension on your workplace. Maybe you're worth it because your work is special - maybe not. I guess because you've persisted in the position, you must have value for which the hassle is worth it. Not everyone has that luxury, alas ..