[nfrbc]

I've been in such a team.

Pairing was optional, but the team chose to do it, so everyone on the team had to do it.

It wasn't "forced" because I "always had the option to quit the job".

It was hell.

[jacques_chester]

I'm sorry that your experience was hell. My experience has been different. That doesn't detract from yours.

[nfrbc]

It's alright. I had great experiences with pairing when it wasn't forced on me and I had autonomy.