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Same was asked of many transitions to a higher abstraction level. Who will know how to use Libraries if they google everything?

I’m very confused by this as in my domain space I’ve been able to nearly one-shot most coding assignments since this summer (really Sonnet3.5h) by pointing specific models at well-specified requirements. Things like breaking down a long functional or technical spec document into individual tasks, implementing, testing, deployment and change management. Yes, it’s rather straightforward scripting, like automation on Salesforce. That work is toast and spec-driven development will surge as people go more hands-off the direct manipulation of symbols representing machine instructions, on average.

I would like to propose a counter perspective.

You mentioned receiving approval after providing a persuasive justification - to me it implies that you were not in the position of making the decision, rather it was up to someone else and under their supervision?

Should Senior then more correlate to the value of curating ideas, mining for conflict, gathering consensus, and execution; while operating tactfully and methodically within certain bounds of composure/temperament?

Binge on tools -> all of the latest AI tools, try them out, read all of their docs, make throwaway proofs of concept; use the time now to get hype on the technology and absorb as much as you can.

That being said - perhaps disconnecting fully from technology may be refreshing. Could work on some other routines like learning certain recipes that may support more sustainable hardworking lifestyle once it resumes.

I have worked for 7 years in the office and 7 years remote, and for me the 7 years remote were not as enjoyable.

I like the routines and processes that I adhere to more when I have a separate work location; I find it more difficult to adhere to those same processes when I can roll out of bed and walk to my computer half asleep and zone in on work.

For example, I find it much more likely I’ll consistently shower, get dressed, eat breakfast etc, when I go into the office than when I work from home.

Additionally, when working remote, I find that there’s often more of a bias towards threads or messages starting off related to something work related; I do try to ask about colleagues weekends occasionally for example, but when remote it often feels more like you’re consuming their bandwidth or attention vs just minor conversation in passing.

Sometimes things take time to compile, or conversations over text-mediums are difficult; having a manager nearby that can sense when things are difficult and more effectively help is great. I’ve had many times where I’ve sighed about something and my coworker heard and asked what got me flustered and explaining it helped lead to resolution.

What I would suggest is that perhaps some teams should be remote and some local if possible to facilitate different types of employees.

I totally get working remote, I’d probably do it if I was back in a relationship and/or had kids.