Being individually very productive is not necessarily good for a company. Just wanted to point that out as a lot of HN (and offline) commenters say - well, I get so much more done when I’m not at work. But that misses the point: what matters is the team’s overall progress, which is (1) certainly not equal to the sum of each individual’s perceived productivity and (2) heavily a function of personal relationships and communication. that is why remote might seem like a great idea for the individual coder yet have managers stressed out of their minds.
I’ve spoken to so many managers about remote. Off the record, all of them have said it is a nightmare for them to coordinate the team.
I’ve spoken to so many managers about remote. Off the record, all of them have said it is a nightmare for them to coordinate the team.